Staying ahead of automation
26 February, 2019With over half of Australian workers already having their job responsibilities changed as a result of automation, recruitment company Hays suggests upskilling is the best way to avoid being impacted.
Upskill in solar hybrid and off-grid systems
15 February, 2019Those looking to fast-track their knowledge and experience of battery storage and smart energy systems can attend a four-day training course at the Smart Energy Lab near Healesville, Victoria.
Government extends support to hire adult apprentices
07 December, 2018A $27.7 million initiative will extend the Support for Adult Australian Apprentices payment for employers who take on an eligible apprentice aged 21 to 24 years.
Government offers incentives to hire apprentices
02 November, 2018The federal government is encouraging employers in regional and rural communities to engage apprentices with a $60m trial wage subsidy starting on 1 January 2019.
GBCA presents its 2000th Green Star certification
31 October, 2018A 12-storey building in Parramatta achieved 6 Star – Green Star – Office As Built v3, making it among the top performing sustainable commercial buildings in Australia.
SimPRO provides online learning resource
02 October, 2018The simPRO Learning | Toolbox is designed to provide the trade services industry with knowledge about the technology they use for coordinating business operations.
Funding for energy storage training and research hubs
03 August, 2018The Turnbull government has announced $7.5 million for two new research hubs that will focus on advances and innovations within the energy storage sector.
New eligibility requirements for electrical contractor licences
20 June, 2018From 1 July, new requirements commence for Queensland electrical contractor licences.
Solar PV power systems — electrical licensing requirements
12 February, 2018The Queensland Electrical Safety Office's (ESO) recent industry engagement and incident investigations have shown there is confusion around the licensing requirements for solar PV systems.
Smart Energy Training Centre launched
16 November, 2017South Australian Treasurer and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis has launched a new Smart Energy Training Centre with the aim to upskill workers for South Australia's renewables boom.
Beating bullying in the workplace
13 June, 2017 by Janine Nicholson and Sarah O’LearyIt happens. Bullying in the workplace is a problem. Does your organisation understand the risks and do they know what can and should be done to manage the issues?
Stick to electrical work when installing solar PV
11 May, 2017Electrical contractors installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels should only carry out work they are qualified to do, warns Queensland's electrical safety regulator.
Will new reforms improve apprenticeship outlook?
30 January, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) remains hopeful of a brighter year for apprentices in 2017, following declines in the take-up and completion of apprenticeships in the June Quarter of 2016, said CEO Suresh Manickam.
New return to work reports released
17 January, 2017Workplace injury doesn't begin and end with the event itself.
There is no substitute for safety in your workplace
07 December, 2016 by Malcolm RichardsThere have been far too many electrical deaths in Australia this year, with in excess of 100 families burying a loved one who has been tragically killed while on the job.
