NECA calls for solar regulation overhaul
24 October, 2011
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) continued calls for governments at all levels to work together to stamp out dodgy solar installers and protect consumers following official government figures that show many installations are dangerous.
Master Electricians backs smarter apprenticeships
20 October, 2011
Master Electricians Australia has thrown its support behind an industry push to overhaul electrical apprenticeships and shift to a competency-based training system.
Belden acquires Byres Security
18 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd
Belden has acquired cybersecurity provider Byres Security in a bid to enhance its ability to protect industrial automation systems from cyberattack.
Building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness, says NECA
12 October, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
Electrical industry says building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness.
Registration open for Network Design Seminar
10 October, 2011
Registration is now open for Belden's Network Design Seminar designed to help participants learn essential skills for mission-critical signal transmission infrastructure.
$200bn of new revenues up for grabs in telecoms sector, says Ovum
10 October, 2011
Research firm Ovum says there will be $213.8bn of new revenues up for grabs in the telecoms sector between 2012 and 2015.
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.
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.
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?
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.
