All articles by Dr Jean-Paul Thull

CILT Mentoring has been active for quite a few years now and it is timely to remind CILT members about the programme and how it can be positioned as a core part of your leadership development programme. It is an excellent opportunity for senior management to provide rising talent with the opportunity to reflect upon their career, their life & dreams and learn from mentors.

Vocational education is undergoing a big transformation since the introduction of Industry Training Organisations (ITOs), and government highlights that industry will have a direct say in training and skills through the establishments of Workforce Development Councils (WDCs). The WDCs claim to become a powerful voice for industry and their communities to ensure New Zealand’s workforce will be fit for now and the future.

Minister of Education Chris Hipkins introduced the Education (Vocational Edu-cation and Training Reform) Amendment Bill on 26 August 2019 to create a unified and cohesive vocational education and training system and help New Zealanders prepare for the future of work. A major change is the move of industry training organisations (ITOs), which support apprenticeships and other on-the-job training, to the New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology and other providers like wananga and private training establishments (PTEs).

While the previous article (Dec 19) focused on light motor vehicles (LMVs) and looked at the trends and opportunities, this article focuses on heavy motor vehicles. There is a big outcry for battery-operated trucks or hydrogen fuel cell powertrains and less for liquefied natural gas (LNG) or the idea of encouraging the industry to quickly adopt the latest diesel technology to reduce emissions. The first half of this article provides an overview of the broader socio-economic aspects of tackling change, whereas the second part focuses more on the technical details.

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