Company fined $10K for unsupervised apprentice
25 June, 2021The employer of a first-year electrical apprentice has been convicted and fined $10,000 for failing to provide supervision.
Funding boost to tackle skills challenges in SA
15 June, 2021South Australian tradespeople will have greater access to affordable courses to improve their skills under a $430,000 funding boost.
Getting across AS/NZS 5139
29 April, 2021For contractors and engineers looking to decipher AS/NZS 5139, this online course might be just the ticket.
COVID-19 rescue and resuscitation training exemptions no longer apply
13 April, 2021From 1 August 2021, the exemptions for CPR, PTR and LVR training will no longer apply.
Industry input sought for VET skills reform
16 March, 2021Recognising the importance of a high-quality VET system that works for everyone, the federal government is seeking to strengthen the role of industry and employers.
2021 Safety tech predictions
16 February, 2021In the wake of disruption caused by COVID-19, it's time to assess how we manage health and safety using technology.
Extra support for bushfire-affected apprentices
27 February, 2020Electrical apprentices affected by bushfires will receive up to 12 months of training for free under a NSW Government initiative.
MEA offers business basics support for sparkies
12 February, 2020Remaining compliant and not understanding the basics of business are two of the biggest challenges faced by skilled tradespeople.
MEA advancing apprenticeships
03 September, 2019Master Electricians Australia is getting behind an incentive to boost electrical industry apprenticeships to address the industry's skills shortage.
Get battery trained to prepare for new standard
03 September, 2019To prepare businesses for the new battery standard AS/NZS 5139, Glen Morris is running four-day solar and battery storage training courses at the Smart Energy Lab.
Schneider Electric launches EcoXpert program in NZ
17 June, 2019Schneider Electric has launched its smart building and smart home product and skills certification program in New Zealand.
Pilz Education Systems modular training system
13 May, 2019Pilz Education Systems (PES) is a modular training system that helps institutions of training/further education improve practical training in the field of safe automation technology.
Upskill to prepare for solar regulations
06 May, 2019With Queensland's solar regulations set to begin on 13 May, the Electrical Safety Office has released information on the training options available for electrical workers.
Tritium attains ISO certifications
30 April, 2019Australian EV charging company Tritium has achieved all three ISO certifications for quality, health and safety, and environmental standards, which is expected to help boost its exports.
Federal Budget 2019 addresses skills shortages
03 April, 2019The government has announced a $525.3 million Skills Package that will reform the VET sector and support up to 80,000 additional apprenticeships over five years.
