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.
Free safety workshops for Queensland electrical companies
26 August, 2014Small electrical companies and sole traders working in the construction industry are able to register their interest in a new health and safety program.
Warren & Brown ICS management program
06 June, 2014The Warren & Brown Integrated Cabling Solution (ICS) management program is based on the latest standards, technologies and best practices in design, installation and testing, which ensures that every ICS warranted site is comprehensively and professionally delivered.
Solar panel trust mark launched
09 May, 2014A number of substandard solar panels have entered the Australian market, as some manufacturers pass off inferior panels as being high quality.
Literacy and numeracy key to success in electrical industry
12 March, 2014Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential for anyone wanting to become an electrician. The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), therefore, welcomes the government's commitment to raising the bar in this regard and endorses their focus on the Trades pathway for people striving for a career in the electrical industry.
Get your cabling competencies before 30 June
10 March, 2014It's been almost two years since the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) amended the regulatory requirements to install specialised telecommunications cabling (structured cabling such as Cat 5/6, optical fibre or coax) within customer premises.
IES: The Lighting Society offers Basics of Efficient Lighting course
07 March, 2014IES: The Lighting Society (IESANZ) is presenting Enlightenment: The Basics of Efficient Lighting - an introductory course in energy-efficient lighting.
GTA calls for funding for proven training programs
06 February, 2014Investment in training is vital to ensure job opportunities for young Australians, GTA says. The national peak body for group training organisations has called for continued government support to enable apprentices and trainees to begin and complete their training.
Data centres aim for the stars
30 January, 2014In February 2013, NABERS announced the new NABERS Energy rating tools for data centres, which enable data centre owners, operators and tenants to obtain ratings for their data centre infrastructure, IT equipment, or both.
BICSI professional training in 2014
24 January, 2014BICSI South Pacific will be delivering the DC125 Data Centre Design course in 2014, just before its annual conference in Brisbane.
