Education (Issue 31)

Mobile Plant Training

Having delivered three Service & Handover Front End Loader courses, the Caterpillar Institute is ready to take on the world with several new units. This will result in detailed training specific to construction material processing businesses available for loader, haul truck and excavator at both a service and handover and operate level.

The training has been designed in such a way that the units dovetail smoothly. That is, if you undertake one of the service and handover units, the second such unit is shorter. The operate units will take into account the fact that some trainees will already have a licence and can therefore be delivered over a shorter time, however will also be able to be delivered so that trainees can earn their national licence.

All these units are designed for Certificate II however can also be undertaken at a Certificate III level. They will form a part of earning a recognised certificate.

Members are asked to contact the CMPA if they would like any of theses courses conducted at their site, or if they would like to review the draft manuals prior to printing.

Training in Quality

An awareness and understanding of the importance of quality workmanship is essential in all business operations. By having an understanding your staff are more effective and customers happier.

We are presently preparing the trainers notes for this course and need you assistance – scenarios!

Please let Sarah Andrew know of any instances either where quality was ensured and a good result achieved or when quality was overlooked and disaster followed. All identifying aspects will be removed, however such real life scenarios ensure your staff are well trained.

Lifting Lugs Training Course

Quantec Solutions, Associate Members and training providers for the Perform Basic Cutting and Welding unit offered by the CMPA, are now offering a second course for Members.

The course takes five days and participants receive a structural certificate upon completion.

In addition to the structural certificate, participants will be trained specifically in welding to manganese.

For further information contact David Crosby on 03 9619 7833.

Work Safely—Book Early to Secure Your Area!

Training dates are now available for Work Safely training during 2007. Call the CMPA now to secure a Work Safely course in your area at your preferred time during 2007— where you want it, when you want it.

RIISC National Training Package Consolidation Project

The National Resources and Infrastructure Industry Skills Council (RIISC) is undertaking a rationalisation of the five National Training Packages of which it is custodian of on behalf of the industry.

The aim of the process is to provide one National Training Package for the Resources and Infrastructure industry Detailed information can be found at: www.riisc.com.au/Rationalisation/default.aspx

Stage One of the project will see RIISC meet with industry, industry employer and employee associations, public and private training providers, State/Territory regulators and other interested individuals and parties. At these meetings RIISC will explain the processes behind the rationalisation, project timelines and how you can be involved in providing input and feedback to the process.

If you or your organisation have an interest in the provision or receipt of training through one of RIISC’s current packages i.e. Civil Construction, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive or Drilling, then you should attend one of the workshops.

For further details please contact the CMPA. Please note that the CMPA only received notification of this project on 13 February, hence the last notice.

Crushing & Screening Update

Following the completion of the Conduct Crushing Operations Reference Manual, a briefing is to be held regarding the implementation of these materials and the unit Conduct Crushing Operations into the standard package of units facilitated by the CMPA.

Any Members interested in participating in this briefing are asked to contact the CMPA for briefing details or further information. The Conduct Screening Operations Reference Manual is now well underway also with a draft available from the CMPA for those interested in reviewing the materials.

All comments and contributions to the development of the reference manuals are greatly appreciated.

The CMPA is still seeking photographs for the above mentioned manuals and will also required photos for the remaining manuals to be developed under the Crushing and Screening Project.

The Secretariat would love to here from any Members who think they may be able to assist with this. Contact the CMPA for further information or specific requirements.

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