Underwriters Laboratories acquires New Zealand-based Parkside Laboratories
22 November, 2007
American safety testing organisation Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has acquired electrical product tester Parkside Laboratories in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Trade Teacher Awards announced
21 November, 2007
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) announced the winners of the inaugural Trade Teacher Awards for 2007 in the Electrical and Communications categories, at the NECA Awards of Excellence event held last week.
Instrumentation courses for electrical trades
20 November, 2007
RMIT University in Melbourne has recently reorganised its Electrotechnology Trade Division with new management, dedicated teaching staff and an administrative support team.
ACT apprentices content with their training: survey
14 November, 2007
ACT apprentices are happy with their choice of apprenticeship, according to a survey released by the Minister for Education and Training, Andrew Barr.
Noja Power — Australian Export Awards finalist
13 November, 2007
Noja Power Switchgear is a national finalist in the small to medium manufacturer category of the 2007 Australian Export Awards after winning its state-based award.
Group training issues statement to government
02 November, 2007
The national peak body representing employers of apprentices and trainees, Group Training Australia (GTA), recently released an election statement, calling on the federal government to increase its investment in the Joint Group Training Program (JGPT) to $100 million and be matched dollar for dollar by all state and territory governments.
Victoria calls for electrical inspectors
02 November, 2007
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is calling for expressions of interest from licensed electrical inspectors to act as contracted electrical audit inspectors.
What sort of protection should electricians consider for testers?
25 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Megger Limited
Every single electrical mains supply has transients of all different types superimposed on it, and that's what category ratings are all about - helping electrical professionals better understand the dangers of transients by categorising them
Energy efficiency builds platform for climate solutions
24 October, 2007 by Property Council of Australia
A nationwide building energy efficiency program offers a more effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study
ACT secure data centre proposal
16 October, 2007
The ACT government has allowed ActewAGL to lease a block of land in Hume for the development of a gas-fired power station and secure data centre.
The new face of ACMA
15 October, 2007
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently redesigned its internet website to better reflect its role as Australia's regulator for broadcasting, internet, radiocommunications and telecommunications.
ACT churning out apprentices
12 October, 2007
The ACT has experienced a 165% increase in apprenticeship and traineeship completions and a 125% increase in the number of apprentices and trainees in training over the last decade, according to the Minister for Education and Training, Andrew Barr.
Construction activity strongest in a year
12 October, 2007
According to Property Council of Australia, the seasonally adjusted figures for Australia’s national construction industry rose 6.8 points to 55.2 — above the 50.0 point level separating expansion from contraction.
NECA to open Canberra office
10 October, 2007
The NECA NSW Chapter has announced that it will establish a permanent home in the ACT for its NSW-based Group Training company.
ECAQ Apprentice of the Year
08 October, 2007
Brisbane apprentice, Peter Schultz has been named the Queensland Electrical and Communications Association/Clipsal/Schneider Electric 2007 Apprentice of the Year.
