Finalists of 10th WA Environment Awards announced
10 October, 2011
The WA government has announced 46 finalists in the 2011 WA Environment Awards. The winners will be announced at a presentation dinner at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday November 25.
AMMA launches jobs portal as labour demand spirals
10 October, 2011
The resource industry employer group AMMA has announced the launch of jobs and careers portal www.miningoilandgasjobs.com.
Building the NBN
30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Celemetrix Australia Pty Ltd
Much has been said about the need for faster and more relevant training - but have we got it right? Is the method of training best served in a classroom, or through practical hands-on learning, or a combination of both? If we use both, how much should be the hands-on training and how much theoretical information do we need?
Opportunity awaits the innovative
30 September, 2011 by Paul Hodgson*, State Director - Queensland, Enterprise Connect
Globalisation and the growth of the online marketplace have intensified competition and increased the pressure on SMEs, but instead of letting this dampen the enthusiasm, its time small business owners think creatively and reshape their businesses to take advantage of changing trends.
National Occupation Licensing System - electrical fitter
30 September, 2011
On 30 April 2009, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed an agreement for a National Occupation Licensing System (NOLS) for economically important trades. The objective of establishing a national licensing system was to remove overlapping and inconsistent regulation between jurisdictions in the way they license occupational areas.
Fight the fakes
30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
Counterfeit electrical products may be available at cheap prices but they not only pose a great health and safety risk, they also erode the market share of genuine manufacturers. And that’s not all. The contractors buying or installing a counterfeit electrical product could be fined, lose their licence or possibly be put behind bars.
75th IEC General Meeting
16 September, 2011
The 75th IEC General Meeting will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in October.
Standards Australia announces Smart Grid Road Map
16 September, 2011
Smart grid technology has been commissioned by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.
NECA calls on government to stop killing solar jobs
16 September, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on both state and Australian governments to commit to stable policies to assist the flagging solar industry.
ABB signs new framework deal with Shell
16 September, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has signed an enterprise framework agreement (EFA) with Shell to supply low- and medium-voltage motors and related services.
Large-Scale Solar Policy Roadmap
12 September, 2011
Australian solar technologies are being rolled out across the world but locally we're not getting the jobs and other economic benefits that come with these major projects, says Matthew Warren, the Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council. He said the country needed to capitalise on the interest Solar Flagships had generated among the international investors, who were sinking billions of dollars into projects in other countries.
Electrical industry body sets up solar inspection service
08 September, 2011
The Australian electrical industry body, NECA, has set up a solar generation inspection service following legal action against a number of unlicensed contractors, for installing solar panels, and some licensed contractors, for failing to meet current regulations.
ACT’s best electrical and communications contractors honoured at awards
29 August, 2011
The best ACT electrical and communications contractors were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence Awards hosted by peak Australian industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) last week.
Smart grid experts to convene in Perth
26 August, 2011
The first IEEE PES conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Asia will be held in Perth from 13-16 November 2011.
CSA gets accreditation to test ANSI's third edition of Medical Electrical Equipment Standard
19 August, 2011
CSA has received first accreditation in the world to test ANSI's third edition of Medical Electrical Equipment Standard.
