Three farmers from the New South Wales town of Gunning have tragically died this Thursday evening after entry into an empty water tank on their property. It is believed that the first man was undertaking cleaning activities in the tank when he was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes generated by a pump, and an additional […]
Inadequate training costing Australia billions annually
With changes to national regulations placing training compliance in the hands of organisations and PCBU, can your business afford NOT to invest in training? January 2012 saw the introduction of new harmonisation laws, with the emphasis placed on employers and PCBU to ensure their workers are competent and qualified, or risk costly ramifications should an […]
Alarming statistics show need for serious culture shift for workplace health and safety
Workplace health and safety is about preventing injury and keeping workers safe – and it needs to become a core business unit for all industries. As at October 2015, Safe Work Australia reported 126 workplace fatalities, with the transport, postal and warehousing sector recording the highest number with 42 deaths this year. The concerning data […]
USI – Unique Student Identifier for vocational training and education
From January 2015, Australians undertaking vocational education and training will be able to build and access a complete online record of their results using a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Read our ‘How To’ Guide on how to get your USI or GET YOUR UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER HERE!. The USI initiative gives students easy access to […]
Blended Learning in Action – Adidas Case Study
Increasingly organisations are acknowledging that the classroom format of learning might not be the most effective way of providing education and training in the workplace. German based sportswear manufacturer, Adidas is a good example of this changing attitude and how blended learning is being implemented in the workplace. The New Way of Learning Adidas recently […]
Gap Training for V.O.C’s
Most current VOC practices aim to verify the competency of operators to an entry level Licensing or superseded NOHSC standard, and primarily exist to ensure that employers are legally compliant. While this process may provide some legal benefit to employers (untested), it represents a substantial loss of opportunity to adequately train workers and enhance safety […]
5 things you need to know about online training
There has been a lot of discussion around the growing use of online training for workplace skills and competencies, but is it the right approach for your organisation or employees? Here are some key points to consider when deciding whether to utilise online training to help deliver or obtain your industry skills training. E-learning contributes […]
Health and safety focus for self-employed workers
In a recent article from Work Safe Connect, Safe Work Australia’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Baxter urged all workers – whether employed by a business or self-employed – to make work health and safety a priority. “While we have seen a 16 per cent reduction in work-related deaths since 2012 (228), this does not […]
Consequence of not retraining is always far reaching
Each company has a different set of hazards and measures in place to control workplace risks and incidents. However, all companies are expected to carry out their own internal review, to ensure employees are in safe environments, are conducting their jobs safely and have been trained to understand and identify risks and hazards. Yet, incidents do […]
Using nationally recognised training to battle the skills shortage
The skills shortage is a major issue confronting the Australian workforce. It occurs when there is a mismatch between the availability of skilled people and the current and emerging needs of industry. Due to demographic and technological changes, our workforce is not growing fast enough to meet the demand for labour or skills needed […]
Literacy and Numeracy Challenges in Training
Language, literacy and numeracy are core skills that enable people to be productive in their work and continue to learn and develop. Studies show that around half of working age Australians experience language, literacy and numeracy problems (LLN). (1 Source: Industry Skills Council, 2013. View here. ) LLN issues have arisen for a number of reasons including […]
Forklift operator training can help reduce workplace incidents
Forklifts offer department stores, warehouses, factories, freight terminals and other workplaces a practical materials handling solution for lifting, stacking and transferring loads. While they contribute to the day-to-day business activities, they also contribute to workplace deaths and injuries across Australia, resulting in both human and financial costs. In Tasmania last year, a man was left […]
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