Celemetrix CCTT training course
15 March, 2010 byThe Celemetrix CCTT training course is designed for cabling professionals who want to improve their installation speed, identify cabling fault conditions and eliminate rework.
More apprentices needed to address skills shortage
08 February, 2010NECA has thrown its support behind the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s call for employers to engage apprentices to help deal with the emerging skill shortages problem.
Electrical apprentice safety pilot program in Queensland
07 December, 2009The Queensland government is planning to expand a successful pilot training program that raises safety awareness among apprentice electricians.
Professional training vs the school of hard knocks
01 December, 2009In today’s economy, many look at the bottom line more than usual and don’t do anything unless it’s mission critical. When we cut costs, we also decrease expenses, but to what end? Training seems to be one of the first things companies eliminate without thinking about the outcome. But why is training and development so important? Why can’t people learn the way that many of us did - by the school of hard knocks?
NECA concurs with government position on skills shortages in recovering economy
06 November, 2009Following the release of the federal government's 'Keep Australia Working' report, NECA has voiced its support for the government's views and objectives.
Energy-efficiency training for electricians goes regional
02 July, 2009NECA Western Australia will be conducting energy-efficiency training for electricians in regional areas of the state.
Education the key to reducing skin cancer within the electrical industry
22 June, 2009The high incidence of skin cancer in Australia has prompted a call to educate electricians about the dangers of this workplace hazard.
Australia develops world-first course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies
04 June, 2009Australia has developed the world’s first commercially available, business-centric course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies.
Dynalite dealer program
05 February, 2009Home and building automation equipment manufacturer, Dynalite has expanded its accreditation and training infrastructure in response to the growing global demand for intelligent building systems.
NECA WA wins grant to fund Ecosmart Electricians training in regional areas
05 February, 2009NECA has recently been awarded a grant to fund its EcoSmart Electricians in regional WA.
Best electrical trade teacher in Australia
18 December, 2008NECA has awarded the 2008 Electrical Trade Teacher of the Year Award to David McKee, a teacher at SkillsTech Australia in Queensland.
Online training service
01 October, 2008Safety On Demand ‘Digital’ is an e-learning and e-validation solution which allows users to view Vocam training DVDs online, complete with e-validation assessment and reporting.
NECA Victoria Apprentice Awards
14 July, 2008At the 25th NECA Victoria Apprentice Awards, held on 9 July 2008, a talented group of electrical apprentices were recognised for their outstanding academic and technical skills working in industrial, commercial and domestic markets.
Skills shortage tackled with in-house apprentice program
25 January, 2008Emerson Network Power has launched its own in-house apprentice program in Australia to overcome the lack of skills in its core business areas.
Group training issues statement to government
02 November, 2007The national peak body representing employers of apprentices and trainees, Group Training Australia (GTA), recently released an election statement, calling on the federal government to increase its investment in the Joint Group Training Program (JGPT) to $100 million and be matched dollar for dollar by all state and territory governments.
