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Industrial relations

The VACC Industrial Relations Department provides a complete Industrial Relations service. Are you paying the right wages? Have you attended to your OH&S obligations? Are you at risk of litigation? Do you know how to handle an employment contract for new staff? Can you manage a Workcover claim or unfair dismissal situation? The department provides VACC members with over-the-phone and face-to-face advice, information and assistance, including representation, on these and other matters.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

VACC's Health and Safety Unit provides over-the-phone, fax, email and face-to-face advice and information to members to assist them with Health and Safety law and their obligations. This assistance includes advice and information on workplace inspections, manual handling and hazardous substances risk assessments, OHS policies and procedures, and compliance advice. Join VACC today to get access to this valuable resource.

Members can access the IR and OHS sections of the member site here. 

 

Technical industry support and web applications

The Technical Department's Call Centre is staffed by expert, highly qualified and trained technical advisors who provide technical information and assistance to members upon request, either on the phone or by fax. Members can access more information here.

An extensive list of technical applications are available to VACC members online. Members can access technical information on a vast array of topics including the following: The VACC Times Guide, Tech Talk, SRS Airbags Serpentine Belts, Service Reset, Timing Belts, Wheel Alignment, Body Tech, Tech Data and Engine management information online. Become a member and get access to these great resources.

    

Auto Apprenticeships

VACC is a federally-registered employer association which represents the interests of over 5000 businesses in the Victorian retail motor industry. VACC Auto Apprenticeships offers apprenticeships across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Since commencing in 1983, more than 700 automotive apprentices have graduated with VACC Auto Apprenticeships.

VACC member workshops (the host employers) are carefully selected to ensure they are able to provide the best possible training for the apprentices, and vary in size from large dealerships such as Holden, as well as smaller workshops. Some are employed with race teams such as the HSV Dealer Team. The supervision, high standards of training and work experience, gives VACC apprentices an excellent grounding for their careers in the retail motor industry. Each apprentice is provided with a comprehensive set of tools on commencement. These tools are given as a gift at the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

More information can be found here, and by visiting the Auto Apprenticeships website.

   

Member benefits

VACC strives to provide its members with genuine cost saving deals for the business and home, ranging from one-off special offers to long-term deals and supplier discounts. So keep your eyes and ears open for the latest savings coming your way.

Need a website to help boost business in these challenging economic times? VACC members are eligible for website creation services at special rates. 

Members also have access to industry surveys, research papers, and events.

VACC produces a number of high quality publications for its automotive industry and business membership, including:

  • Australian Automotive (AA), Australia's premier motor industry and automotive business news magazine
  • Tech Talk, a monthly journal for technical news and repair information; and
  • Update, an industrial relations newsletter for employers in the motor industry.
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