Exclusive: Master Electricians CEO on a better apprenticeship service for all
20 July, 2012 by Malcolm Richards CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe ApprenticeConnect service assists employers in the apprentice hire process on their behalf from recruitment to completion. This includes, among other services, providing advice and facilitating communication and ongoing monitoring of an apprentice’s training, facilitation of a training plan with the RTO as well as on-the-job training and mentoring.
McDonald’s first Australian restaurant to be rewarded with Green Star certification
19 July, 2012The new Kilsyth South McDonald’s has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star - Custom Design rating for developing a new benchmark for the design of environmentally sustainable restaurants.
ETU in-fighting over migrant workers continues
19 July, 2012In-fighting between the Victorian and National branches of the ETU continues, with the CEPU calling Dean Mighell’s statements about foreign workers “just plain wrong”.
New NECA Executive Director for NSW and ACT
19 July, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has appointed Oliver Judd as the Executive Director of NECA’s NSW and ACT chapters.
Ritter Group wins Intersolar Award for Best Practice Solar Project
19 July, 2012Ritter Group USA and Vanir Energy have been jointly awarded the inaugural Intersolar Award for Best Practice Solar Project at the Intersolar North America conference.
Gerard recommends Champ takeover offer
18 July, 2012 | Supplied by: GLGAustralian-listed lighting company Gerard Lighting Group has entered into a scheme implementation agreement (SIA) with Champ Private Equity-owned Lighting Group Australia for a cash takeover. Champ has offered cash consideration of $1.05 per share, valuing the company at around $186 m.
Consultation opens on electrical licensing reform
18 July, 2012Consultation on the proposed reform of electrical occupations licensing has commenced and is set to close on 26 August, but may be extended.
Victoria’s top electrical and communications contractors recognised
17 July, 2012Seven Victorian electrical and communications contractors were last week recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence Awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
NECA announces Apprentice of the Year winners
17 July, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationAli Hasan, Roland Hill and Brian Roche took out awards at the NECA annual Victorian Apprentice of the Year Awards in the Communications, Commercial and Industrial categories respectively.
NECA finds placements for Watters Electrical apprentices
13 July, 2012 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has found placements for 18 electrical apprentices who were left without a job following the closure of Hastie Group’s company Watters Electrical.
New study into pre-apprenticeships contradicts previous findings
13 July, 2012A new study has shown that pre-apprenticeships improve the likelihood of apprentices completing an apprenticeship, contrary to the findings of an earlier study.
ABB wins $80m worth of orders for Ichthys LNG project
13 July, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has won $80 million worth of orders to supply power technologies and medium-voltage drive systems for the new Ichthys LNG processing plant.
Secure Power Solutions appoints new Technical Services Director
13 July, 2012John Barker has been appointed as the new Technical Services Director for Secure Power Solutions.
RMIT to deliver electrical-instrumentation training to Xstrata workers
11 July, 2012RMIT University School of Engineering TAFE has been awarded a $900,000 contract to deliver instrumentation training to Xstrata and Stanwell's Mt Isa operations.
RET should stay, says AuSES
11 July, 2012The Renewable Energy Target (RET) should not be dismantled, according to the Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES).
