Pilot program sparks new opportunities for NMIT electrical apprentices
21 December, 2012 | Supplied by: NMITNMIT has been selected to trial a new electrical apprenticeship program in 2013, offering individuals the chance to complete their apprenticeship when deemed competent. The national Managing Apprenticeship Program (MAP) pilot program is an initiative overseen by E-Oz Energy Skills Australia to focus on improving electrical apprentice completion rates in Australia.
Harting wins Manufacturing Excellence award
21 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Harting (HK) LimitedHarting Electronics has won the Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Award in the production competition’s information technology category with its highly effective deployment of state-of-the-art IT structures in production and supply chain management.
Warren & Brown boost resilience for data centre and enterprise networks
20 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown TechnologiesWarren & Brown has released a catalogue featuring the latest in optical fibre and copper structured cabling products. Highlighted in the catalogue are CAT6A products and solutions as well as the complete range of optical fibre management products including optical distribution frames, subracks, ducting raceway, cable assemblies and the MPO/MTP plug-and-play solution.
NECA shares in prestigious safety award
20 December, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) recently shared in winning a prestigious safety award through its membership of the management committee of the Brian Miller Construction Safety Education Forum.
NECA partners with McGrath Foundation
18 December, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced that it is supporting the McGrath Foundation to ensure every Australian woman experiencing breast cancer, and her family, has access to the support of a breast care nurse, as well as educating all young Australian women to be breast aware, in conjunction with the NECA Conference 2013 in Malaysia next April.
Mobile devices and SSDs to drive high demand for data recovery in 2013
17 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Kroll Ontrack IncAccording to Kroll Ontrack, the rise of mobile devices in the workplace and widespread adoption of virtualisation drove an increase in data recovery requests globally in 2012. The race to reduce the cost of solid state drives (SSDs) will further fuel adoption and even higher volumes of data recovery requests in 2013.
2013 “another tough slog” for Australian business
17 December, 2012“2013 looks like it’s shaping up as another tough slog for Australian businesses, with no indication the international economy will improve dramatically or that we will see any pressure taken off the high Australian dollar,” said NSW Business Chamber CEO Stephen Cartwright.
New ACMA competency requirements for cablers
13 December, 2012 | Supplied by: BICSI South PacificNew Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulatory requirements for cabling providers announced this past July will require cablers who perform specialised cabling work - namely optical fibre, structured or coaxial - to hold the necessary competencies relevant to that cabling work.
IBA invests in Indigenous communications company
13 December, 2012Indigenous Business Australia has announced investment in Message Stick Communications, a successful majority Aboriginal-owned business that provides unified communications services to a range of corporate and government clients.
Partnership a “big win” for electrical contractors
13 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaElectrical contractors are set to benefit from a new partnership formed between Master Electricians Australia and national wholesaler Lawrence & Hanson.
Smart meter proposal not so clever declares MEA
11 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia has rejected the call for the compulsory rollout of smart meters in Australian homes, saying it was just more wasteful spending that would drive the cost of domestic electricity even higher.
Apprenticeships 101: what you need to know about hiring an electrical apprentice
10 December, 2012 by Alice RichardThe jargon surrounding Australian apprenticeships is enough to confound even the savviest operator. Fortunately there’s plenty of assistance available to help employers navigate the complicated world of apprenticeships.
Clipsal and Schneider Electric unite
10 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricGlobal energy management specialist Schneider Electric has restructured by uniting its Clipsal and Power businesses to create a new Clipsal and Schneider Electric Partner Business unit. The union will see the two brands work together to leverage the other’s strengths.
New professional development program for solar installers and designers
06 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe CEC has launched a continuous professional development program to help household solar power system installers and designers stay up to date with new developments in the industry.
Dexus and Buildcorp win CitySwitch Green Office Awards
04 December, 2012Dexus Property Group and Buildcorp have been recognised in the City of Sydney’s CitySwitch Green Office Awards for incorporating measures such as solar panels, improved computer management and lighting into their offices.
