Top West Australian electrical apprentices honoured
26 November, 2010
Electrical Group Training recently recognised Western Australia’s best electrical apprentices at the Annual Apprentice of the Year Awards.
New Green Skills Centre for sustainable skills and jobs
26 November, 2010
A new training centre was opened recently in Melbourne to develop vocational skills in green technologies.
Innovative students win national electrical awards
26 November, 2010
Four young geniuses were recently awarded a national award for innovation and commitment to the electrical and electrotechnology industry for demonstrating outstanding design and manufacturing skills well beyond their years.
Test sourcing specialist expands into Australia and New Zealand
26 November, 2010
European test equipment supplier Livingstone is focusing on rental opportunities in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Perth electrical firm wins top national award for gold mine project
26 November, 2010
Downer EDI won the NECA National Excellence Award for its work on the Boddington Gold Mine expansion project.
Electrical industry association says government must come clean on insulation figures
25 November, 2010
NECA has reiterated its call for the federal government to release information on the Home Insulation Program so as to minimise the risks of more deaths occurring.
College of Electrical Training nominated for Training Award
24 November, 2010
The College of Electrical Training was recently nominated for the National Small Training Provider of the Year 2010 Award.
Ai Group lodges appeals to preserve workplace flexibility
22 November, 2010
Australian Industry Group has lodged three Fair Work appeals recently in an endeavour to preserve workplace flexibility.
Low knowledge of energy-saving schemes in Australia
09 November, 2010
A recent survey of 2700 Australian households has identified that consumers need help from the electrical industry to better understand the benefits of energy efficiency.
Work-life strategy wins Minister’s Award
04 November, 2010
A NSW manufacturer of electrical heating elements has received the Minister’s Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices.
Energex wins Minister’s Excellence Award for Employers of Apprentices
04 November, 2010
A Queensland energy-distribution company has been recognised for its proactive electrical apprenticeship program.
Training UK tradespeople for work in ACT
04 November, 2010
The ACT Government has thrown its support behind a new training scheme which prepares tradespeople from the United Kingdom for work in Canberra.
New solution for New Zealand’s rural and remote power supply
04 November, 2010
Manufacturer of energy storage systems RedFlow has appointed Powerco as its exclusive NZ distributor.
Apprenticeship program to lift the standard of Aussie tradies
01 November, 2010
An appliance company has instigated a new apprentice program to increase the skill levels of electrical service technicians.
Global lighting industry announces major leadership role in LED lighting
25 October, 2010
In order to accelerate the uptake of LED lighting, the world’s lighting industry initiated a program to coordinate and promote the technology at a global level.
