Edition 81, August 2010

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National occupational licensing laws update

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Occupational Licensing National Law Bill 2010 was introduced to the
Victorian Legislative Assembly and passed its first reading on 10 August 10

WorkSafe WA inspection program looks at high risk licences for forklift operators

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

In July, WorkSafe WA commenced an inspection program looking at high risk work licences for forklift operators in the manufacturing sector

Queensland workplace health and safety officer course amended

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Queensland accredited course 30596QLD - Course in Functioning as a Workplace Health and Safety Officer has been amended to include a unit for managing health and safety in rural workplaces

MEM30405 no longer recognised for an electrical mechanic licence

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) has reviewed the Metals and Engineering Training Package qualification, MEM30405, and has determined that it is not satisfactory for eligibility for the issue of an electrical mechanic or equivalent licence

New ACT laws to regulate tanning units in solaria

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The ACT government has announced new regulations that will regulate the use of tanning units in solaria in the ACT, which come into effect on 17 November 2010.

National OHS laws on track

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

On 29 April 2010 Safe Work Australia Members endorsed the amendments and a revised version of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act

Reduced licensing fees for Queensland plumbing teachers at registered training organisations

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

Queensland plumbers who are teachers at RTOs will be eligible for concessional licence fees from 1 July 2010

Queensland fire occupational licensing mandatory from 1 January

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

From 1 January 2011 it will be compulsory for all practitioners undertaking or supervising fire protection work in Queensland to hold the appropriate licence

Tasmanian Occupational Licensing Act 2005

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

Electrical contractors and tradespeople in Tasmania are reminded that the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 and accompanying Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2008 provide the regulatory framework for all electrical work in Tasmania

CASA releases revised Visual Flight Rules Guide for pilots

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

CASA has released a revised Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) that reflects the 3 June 2010 airspace changes, and changes to procedures at non-towered aerodromes

National construction code to be implemented

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The new National Construction Code covering building, plumbing, gas, electrical and telecommunications technical standards in all states and territories will be released in 2011

New benchmarks for AQTF trainer and assessor competencies

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

Following the May 2010 endorsement of the TAE10 Training and Education Training Package the NQC has reviewed and updated its policy on the competencies to be held by trainers and assessors under the AQTF

Expert panel to advise on apprenticeship reforms

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

An Expert Panel has been appointed, led by Mr Jim McDowell, to advise on the steps needed to sustain and grow a stronger Australian Apprenticeships system

Language, literacy and numeracy qualifications and users guide released

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

IBSA has included two new Vocational Graduate qualifications in Language, Literacy and Numeracy in the Training and Education Training Package (TAE10), along with a User Guide to support delivery

New Zealand emissions trading scheme moves to next phase

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) has moved to the next phase of implementation

Safework Australia report on exposure to dust, gases, vapours, smoke and fumes

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

Safe Work Australia has released two reports from the National Hazard Exposure Worker Surveillance survey, which is used to determine the current nature and extent of Australian workers' exposure to identified occupational disease causing hazards

Regional Aviation Safety Seminars

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is continuing with its Safety Seminar program targeting pilots in regional Australia commencing in mid-August

New VELG workshop: AQTF - Plan, Do, Check & Act

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

Voc Ed Learning Group (VELG) will hold workshops around the country to unpack the latest AQTF Conditions & Standards for Continuing Registration commencing in mid-August

TAFE Directors Australia national conference - Melbourne

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The TAFE Directors Australia national conference, TAFE in the Year of the Tiger, will be held 13-14 September in Melbourne

ePortfolios Australia Conference - Melbourne

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Australian Flexible Learning Framework ePortfolios Australia Conference will be held 3-4 November 2010 in Melbourne

NCVER research forum - Sydney

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

NCVER will host a national research forum, Fostering enterprise: The innovation and skills nexus, in Sydney on 9 November to debate current thinking on innovation and its relationship to skills, the training system and industry