Research
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Electrical apprentices exposed to shocks as taxpayer-funded mentors fail to deliver
Taxpayer-funded apprentice mentors are failing to protect trainee electricians, leaving them vulnerable to electric shocks and delayed training, according to research from the Electrical Trades Union ... -
Allianz research reveals mounting burnout and stress among Australian workers
Research from Allianz Australia has revealed that mental health support in the workplace remains a challenge, with managers and employees feeling distressed due to the workload. ... -
Australia faces mounting solar panel waste as researchers call for reuse frameworks
Australia’s rapid adoption of solar panels is creating a mounting waste issue, with most photovoltaic (PV) panels currently ending up in landfill at the end of ... -
Sharing power could boost solar returns, research finds
Australian researchers have found that households with solar panels could boost their returns by selling surplus power directly to their neighbours. A University of South Australia ... -
Kennards Hire reveals confidence remains high in 2025 report
Kennards Hire has released findings from its Construction Confidence Check, revealing that confidence remains high even as rising costs, productivity challenges and global pressures reshape day-to-day ... -
Research from NCVER promotes pre-apprenticeship training
Research from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) highlights the role pre-apprenticeship training can have in supporting student success. Future Workforce predicts that out ... -
Box Hill Institute apprentices embrace AR technology to build electronics expertise
Apprentices at Box Hill Institute (BHI) are using next-generation augmented reality (AR) technology to hone their electrical skills. To become more sustainable and environmentally friendly, industries ... -
Home building to rebound with interest rate cuts
The number of homes starting construction in Australia is expected to increase over the next few years. It’s driven by population growth, low unemployment and falling ... -
Monash University developing flow batteries for rooftop solar energy
Engineers have developed a water-based battery that can help homes store rooftop solar energy safely, cheaply and more efficiently. The flow batteries have existed for decades ... -
TAFE NSW creates avenues amid mass predicted career changes
A survey by Indeed predicts 5.5 million Australians are actively considering a job change in 2025, which is more than a third of Australia’s workforce. According ...
