This week's key takeaway: A deeper dive into training the next generation with Daniel Dusi

Episode intro: The skills shortage in the industry is well documented, so it's time to talk to someone who is doing something about it. Daniel Dusi started in the industry at 16 as a spray technician and has worked across a range of collision repair businesses. Now he's training the next generation as Team Leader at the South Australia Paint & Panel Division and Trainer Assessor at the MTA.

His fine work was recently recognised when he won Trainer of the Year 2024 for South Australia. If you want to know how young industry-talent is being nurtured, this man is certainly worth listening to.

In this week's episode you will learn:

• How the curriculum keeps up with the pace of change
• What Daniel did to be recognised as Trainer of the Year
• The demise of TAIF
• Why apprentices need more time in industry
• How the skills shortage can be solved
• How the training integrates with new tech
• Why four years is still the right amount of time for training
• How the tutors constantly upskill
• Why there might be greater demand for auto-electricians
• Are technicians being paid fairly?

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