SkillsDMC Annual National Conference
SkillsDMC has held its National Conference every August since the inaugural conference in 2005. During that time it has come to be regarded as the premier conference for the Resources and Infrastructure sectors.
The upcoming conference will be held on Wednesday 26 August 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney NSW.
The theme for this year's conference is 'Future Focussed Partnerships,' which reflects the need for enterprises, industry associations and government to form partnerships and develop a clear blue print to focus our industry and to ensure it has a solid future. The changing economic times means this conference comes at a crucial time for our industry.
For further information click here.
WorldSkills Australia 2009.
WorldSkills Australia is a competition program for young Australians aged 23 years and under interested in challenging their skills and abilities against other young skilled people in their region, the nation and the world, and is proudly supported by the Northern Territory government.
The NT is running the 2009 Worldskills Regional Open and VET in schools competitions in 10 trade and industry categories including refrigeration, as well as welding, hairdressing and beauty, cookery, business services, food and beverage, tourism and primary industries.
For further information click here.
CPSISC 2009 Conference - Meeting the Challenges
The 2009 Construction & Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) conference looks at what you need to successfully meet the needs of industry for the future in terms of learning, recognition and skills development.
This two day conference will take place at the Star City Casino, Sydney on 28 and 29 July 2009.
For further information, and to register click here
Understanding the Apprenticeship / Traineeship System
Australian Apprenticeships NT hold monthly forums for Employers in all industries. These forums cover information on recruitment, employment, management, retention and support services of Australian Apprentices and Trainees.
Forums are held across the Territory throughout the year, for more information contact Skye Blake on 1300 137 130, or skye.blake@aacnt.com.au
Mining Industry Skills Centre (MISC) - Project Canary
Imagine a mine site with zero harm to employees! An industry first serious games-based simulation training tool has been developed by the Mining Industry Skills Centre in collaboration with simulation experts, QuinetiQ.
Project Canary is a unique initiative for the resources industry that will enable users to truly apply the skills of risk assessment while encouraging behavioural change around safe working practices.
For further information click here.
Project Canary will be available for general use from January 2009. Representatives from MISC will be visiting the NT in 2009 to promote the resource. Watch this space for confirmed dates.
