Industry responds to skill shortages
07 December, 2010
The Australian Industry Group has welcomed the statistics recently released by the federal government on the increase in trade apprenticeships around the country.
Predicting ‘safe’ candidates when recruiting
06 December, 2010 by John Richards, CEO, Onetest | Supplied by: Onetest
The pressure to provide a safe working environment and reduce safety incidents is well known to the electrical industry. However, few organisations in the recruitment process seek to identify the individuals who are most likely to cause safety incidents, preferring to focus on managing the work environment.
NECA 2010 National Excellence Awards
30 November, 2010
The winners of the NECA 2010 National Excellence Awards were announced recently.
Home insulation deaths spark new electrical safety recommendations
29 November, 2010
An electrical safety investigation prompted by the fatalities in the federal insulation scheme has found 15 people are killed and 300 hospitalised each year as a result of preventable electrical accidents in Australian homes.
Telstra wins international award for its broadband fibre deployment
26 November, 2010
Telstra was recently awarded the ‘Changing Lives’ award at the 2010 Broadband World Forum for its Arnhem Land Fibre Project.
Top West Australian electrical apprentices honoured
26 November, 2010
Electrical Group Training recently recognised Western Australia’s best electrical apprentices at the Annual Apprentice of the Year Awards.
New Green Skills Centre for sustainable skills and jobs
26 November, 2010
A new training centre was opened recently in Melbourne to develop vocational skills in green technologies.
Innovative students win national electrical awards
26 November, 2010
Four young geniuses were recently awarded a national award for innovation and commitment to the electrical and electrotechnology industry for demonstrating outstanding design and manufacturing skills well beyond their years.
Test sourcing specialist expands into Australia and New Zealand
26 November, 2010
European test equipment supplier Livingstone is focusing on rental opportunities in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Perth electrical firm wins top national award for gold mine project
26 November, 2010
Downer EDI won the NECA National Excellence Award for its work on the Boddington Gold Mine expansion project.
Electrical industry association says government must come clean on insulation figures
25 November, 2010
NECA has reiterated its call for the federal government to release information on the Home Insulation Program so as to minimise the risks of more deaths occurring.
College of Electrical Training nominated for Training Award
24 November, 2010
The College of Electrical Training was recently nominated for the National Small Training Provider of the Year 2010 Award.
Ai Group lodges appeals to preserve workplace flexibility
22 November, 2010
Australian Industry Group has lodged three Fair Work appeals recently in an endeavour to preserve workplace flexibility.
Low knowledge of energy-saving schemes in Australia
09 November, 2010
A recent survey of 2700 Australian households has identified that consumers need help from the electrical industry to better understand the benefits of energy efficiency.
Work-life strategy wins Minister’s Award
04 November, 2010
A NSW manufacturer of electrical heating elements has received the Minister’s Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices.
