Maximising operational efficiency
29 November, 2016 by Todd Ewing, Director Product MarketingAs the weather starts to warm, thoughts soon turn to spring-cleaning and general household sprucing-up, which many people wisely choose not to DIY. While service field business owners and managers in temperate climes are generally busy year-round, those in colder regions know that the advent of warmer weather means that things get busy — quickly.
Driving behavioural change
24 November, 2016 by Jerome CarslakeOn a crisp autumn morning, a majestic sunrise greeted early-morning drivers in north-western Queensland. One inspired commuter thought it was an opportunity to good to be missed, snapping a selfie and posting it on social media — all from behind the wheel. It was the last update she ever posted.
Managing mental health in the workplace
21 November, 2016 by Janine NicholsonWhy are businesses and organisations focusing more effort and resources into raising awareness about mental health in the workplace? We take a look at some of the staggering facts that are emerging and the extent of the issue.
Major skills shortage on the horizon if we don't reverse apprenticeship slowdown
25 October, 2016 by Malcolm RichardsWe've seen a great deal of coverage of late about the plummeting number of apprenticeships in Australia, with the most worrying falls in the traditional trades — like electrical.
NECA's Alternative Pathways Project well underway
24 October, 2016In response to the government's 'Australian Apprenticeship Program - Alternative Delivery Pilots', the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has developed the NECA 'Electrical Innovative Delivery and Pathways Project', which is referred to as the Alternative Pathways Project (APP).
Shiftworkers twice as susceptible to injury
27 September, 2016A new report from Safe Work Australia shows that the injury rate for shiftworkers in Australia is significantly higher than the injury rate for their non-shiftworker counterparts.
ABB Electrical installation handbook
01 September, 2016The ABB Electrical installation handbook is designed to provide the user of electrical plants with a quick reference tool.
October is National Safe Work Month
24 August, 2016Safe Work Australia (SWA) is inviting Australian businesses to submit entries to the Workplace Participation Reward, highlighting initiatives undertaken in their workplace to improve safety.
Safe Work Australia virtual seminars
19 August, 2016Safe Work Australia (SWA) is offering a series of free virtual seminars that showcase the latest thinking, research, development and best practice in work health and safety. You can conveniently watch them at any time on any device.
Apprenticeships still the most valuable way to address skills shortages
15 August, 2016 by Malcolm RichardsIt may surprise you to hear that the apprenticeship model in Australia has been around as long as European settlement — almost 230 years!
NECA and MBA to head up training pilot projects
09 August, 2016The federal government is throwing $9.2 million in funding to help entry-level and qualified tradespeople get into the labour market.
Calls for review of electrical trade graduates
07 July, 2016Concerns raised by NECA and other industry bodies regarding the level of training given to some electrotechnology apprentices recently led to a formal review of training standards at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
Master Builders says Opposition on the right track
16 June, 2016The Australian Labor Party is on the right track with respect to its agenda for apprenticeships and training, but still needs more policies says Master Builders.
New program for women in building
29 April, 2016The Turnbull government has announced a pilot mentoring program to support women in the building and construction industry.
Pre-apprenticeship courses ticket to career in growth industries
28 January, 2016Following news the federal government is investing over $112 million in youth education, TAFE Queensland is offering reduced fees across select trade areas for pre-apprenticeship courses.
