Dispatcher Training in Cambridge
Dispatch professionals coordinate schedules for and stay in constant communication with drivers on the road. They track vehicles, personnel and equipment, while receiving and conveying information. Dispatchers are an integral part of the trucking and transportation industries in Cambridge as well as across Ontario and Canada.
Cambridge Dispatcher Training Program at ATC
The Automotive Training Centre (ATC) provides a 16 week dispatcher training program at its state-of-the-art training facility in Cambridge Ontario. This is followed by three weeks of practical, on the job experience in a real dispatch environment.
Half of class time is devoted to teaching students the ins and outs of the latest software they will be required to use on the job. This includes Satellite System Training, Freight Logix, PC Miler, LoadLink, Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and IRP (International Registration Plan).
This technical training is complimented by a thorough immersion in the theory behind dispatching as well as industry best practices. Course subjects include:
As this is a communications position, emphasis is also placed on developing effective inter-personal skills.
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Job Description and Projected Demand for Dispatchers in Cambridge Ontario
Dispatchers who have received their training from ATC will be prepared to work in Cambridge, throughout Ontario, and across Canada. Typical duties of a dispatch professional can be broken down into four main categories:
Dispatch professionals wear many hats and can hold a variety of professional titles. These include:
ATC’s dispatcher program has a 96% placement rate. Overall, the projected demand for properly trained dispatch professionals in the transportation and trucking industry is stable. The average annual salary for fleet dispatchers in Canada is $45,829.
