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Safety gets serious in Melbourne
In March 2013, there’s one event not to miss if you are serious about safety. Over three days the Melbourne Exhibition Centre will play host to ... -
Rockwell Automation puts young people FIRST
Rockwell Automation has extended its support of the global FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) program to Australia and New Zealand. This will ... -
SkillsTech Australia delivers flexible safety short course for resource sector
Qualified electrical mechanics have the chance to upskill with a safety short course for the resource sector at SkillsTech Australia’s Eagle Farm Training Centre. -
Tasmanian electricians issue safety warning to residents returning to bushfire damaged properties
As the process of rebuilding begins following the devastating Tasmanian bushfires, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has issued a safety warning to residents returning ... -
Amendment 2 of the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2007/Amdt 2:2012) published
SAI Global published Amendment 2 of the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2007/Amdt 2:2012) on 14 December 2012, so electrical workers need to assure any work commenced prior ... -
RSTechED returns to Melbourne
The annual Rockwell Automation Software Technical Education (RSTechED) conference will return to Melbourne in 2013, bringing together software technical experts, system integrators, machine builders and end-users ... -
Pilot program sparks new opportunities for NMIT electrical apprentices
NMIT has been selected to trial a new electrical apprenticeship program in 2013, offering individuals the chance to complete their apprenticeship when deemed competent. -
Electrician banned for life
Rosebery electrician Bill Zisoglou, trading as Microenergy BN97844170, has had his electrical licence (110052C) cancelled and been disqualified permanently from the New South Wales building industry ... -
NECA NSW wins prestigious safety award
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) recently shared in winning a prestigious safety award through its membership of the management committee of the Brian Miller ... -
Not one for the drones
The inspection of overhead powerlines is a painstaking process, but it is vital to the longevity of Australia’s extensive electricity distribution network. Paul Skelton looks at ...