Opinions differ over Coalition's apprentice loan scheme
26 August, 2013While training organisations have welcomed the Coalition's proposed apprentice loan scheme, others have been less pleased with the proposal, saying it is not the answer to low apprenticeship completion rates.
NECA to partner with Safety Show Sydney
23 August, 2013 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA will partner with the Safety Show Sydney this year. The Sydney event is the last safety show for 2013 and will be held at the Sydney Showground on 3-5 September.
Apprentice wages to rise after FWC decision
22 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe Fair Work Commission has issued a decision to change a number of award provisions relating to apprentices. Apprentice wages will increase and minimum award rates for adult apprentices will be increased.
Schneider Electric and CHI partner to enable healthcare innovation
20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Australian Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) and Schneider Electric have reached a partnership agreement that will enable hands-on interaction with Schneider’s intelligent, integrated healthcare technologies.
BICSI releases new standard for electronic safety and security system design
19 August, 2013 | Supplied by: BICSI South PacificBICSI, the international association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry, has released its latest standard, ANSI/BICSI 005-2013, Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) System Design and Implementation Best Practices.
Efficient buildings could save millions of taxpayer dollars
19 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaImproving the energy efficiency of its building portfolio could cut the federal government’s energy expenditure by more than $35 million per year, the GBCA says.
NBN training kit for businesses delivering professional services
17 August, 2013Legal professionals, ICT consultants, architects, engineers and financial advisers will soon be able to access tailored advice on how to improve and build their businesses by using the National Broadband Network (NBN) and adapting to the digital economy.
7SD Project announced as Excellence Awards finalist
16 August, 2013The 7SD Project in Toowoomba has been announced as a finalist in the Australian Solar Installation Project of the Year. The project was carried out by Excel Solar Pty Ltd using products from CNPV Solar Power SA.
Time running out for NSW's Brightest Sparks
16 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaEntries for the Brightest Spark competition are closing soon and Master Electricians Australia is urging apprentices to get their entries in to avoid missing out.
MEA and Clipsal & Schneider Electric form alliance
12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia and Clipsal & Schneider Electric have formed an alliance which will reportedly provide a number of benefits to the electrical industry.
New CEO for Standards Australia
12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Standards AustraliaDr Bronwyn Evans has been appointed as chief executive officer of Standards Australia. Incumbent CEO Colin Blair will retire in October and will continue to serve in the role until Dr Evans commences the position on 28 October.
MEA welcomes Coalition’s HIP inquiry promise
09 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe Coalition’s promise to establish a full judicial inquiry into the federal government’s Home Insulation Program (HIP) if it is elected has been welcomed by Master Electricians Australia (MEA).
Yingli Solar sets up Australian office, signs distribution deal with L&H
09 August, 2013Yingli Solar has formed a distribution agreement with L&H Solar + Solutions. The company will distribute Yingli’s flagship PANDA monocrystalline PV products, as well as its high-end polycrystalline YGE PV products to its solar partners and through its network of more than 200 electrical wholesale outlets and over 30,000 electrical contractors across Australia and New Zealand.
Electrical network Laser Group teams up with LG
09 August, 2013Laser Group, an Australian electrical and plumbing network, has recently announced its new partnership with global leader in technology innovation LG Electronics Australia. The two organisations have joined forces predominantly to provide Australian households and businesses with complete air-conditioning solutions.
A new electrical safety film
09 August, 2013The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has launched a new electrical safety film: Forever young - Tim’s story.
