Competency-based training key to lifting apprentice completion rates
01 December, 2015A shift from time-based assessment of apprentices to competency-based progression has demonstrated a positive impact on engineering trade apprentices and their employers, according to a new report by the Australian Industry Group.
New course for working safely with asbestos
18 November, 2015Tradespeople can now access the new Course in Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials, a nationally accredited knowledge and skills assessment program for workers who come into contact with the dangerous substance.
New training options set to revolutionise industry vocational education
29 September, 2015Apprentices may no longer need to spend weeks of time away from work while completing vocational training under a new educational service offering for the electrical industry.
Construction may be king but apprentices hold the key: NECA
11 September, 2015The Australian construction sector has seen a rebound — but investment in apprentices is necessary to take advantage of the growth for the electrical sector, says NECA.
Clipsal launches new pre-consult web tool
19 August, 2015A new home electrical planning web tool designed to save contractors time and hassle by educating consumers about Clipsal products, before they call an electrician or builder, has been launched by Clipsal by Schneider Electric.
ASG Integracom telecommunications courses
11 June, 2015The ASG Integracom courses, suitable for telecommunications and electrical professionals, are designed to satisfy the new ACMA cabling requirements.
Apprentice numbers cause for concern
09 June, 2015Recently released data highlighting a big drop in technical and trade apprentice and traineeships is a cause for concern and action, said the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
Warning for electricians: asbestos safety guide
02 June, 2015Electricians and other tradespeople, including communication workers, are warned against working in known asbestos-contaminated properties with the release of a new asbestos safety guide.
NHP releases new electrical training module
11 May, 2015NHP Electrical has released a new module in signalling devices to its free training program for the electrical industry.
Electricians volunteer for 'Outback Links' farm revival
23 March, 2015Ten young apprentice tradespeople will participate in a 6-day 'Outback Links' farm revival in the drought-afflicted region around Lightning Ridge in North-Western NSW this April.
Funding to upskill young employees
11 March, 2015The Australian Government has opened a new pilot program for applications under the Youth Stream of the Industry Skills Fund.
Electricians' licences recognised across state borders
15 December, 2014New laws are making it easier for licensed tradespeople to work across state borders. The laws that came into effect on 1 December promise to cut red tape for small business.
More apprentices start training
18 November, 2014Latest trend estimates show the number of people starting trade and non-trade apprenticeships and traineeships have increased for the first time in more than a year.
Online solar course
25 September, 2014Global Sustainable Energy Solutions' Solar Power System Fundamentals online course provides a structured approach to studying the essentials of solar PV systems.
Solar grid-connect training for electricians
02 September, 2014Glen Morris, founder of SolarQuip, will be running a four-day accreditation course in partnership with Skillbuild Training at CERES community environment park, Melbourne, from 15-18 September.
