STACEY CLARK, Course Coordinator Mining, Bendigo TAFE provides an insight into regional education. BENDIGO TAFE delivers vocational training, education and assessment services to over 12,000 students every year. Campuses are located at Bendigo, Castlemaine, Echuca and Kyneton. The Mining Department has been delivering training for the local mining industry since 1994 specialising in surface extraction, …
MICHAEL GRACIE, General Manager of Groeneveld Australia provides a report on the automatic maintenance systems specialists. GROENEVELD ON WORLD-WIDE FRONT Groeneveld Group, supplier of automatic maintenance systems, and active safety systems for transport and earthmoving, celebrated its fortieth year anniversary on the 11th of May this year. On the occasion of this anniversary, the Groeneveld …
IAN MCLEOD, Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations, Melbourne District, discusses coping with a staff skills shortage in the future. THE earth resources industry is booming in Australia, providing benefits for all Australians and is expected to continue to grow for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately the boom is placing significant pressures on the ability of operators …
Fair Work Australia (FWA) has handed down its 2011 Annual Wage Review Decision. GAVIN MOREIRA, Administration Officer, CMPA reports on the changes to wage rates and allowances. IT’S the start of a new financial year; please ensure your employee wages and allowances have been updated. Fair Work Australia’s 2011 annual wage review, which takes affect …
Does the industry have specific Credit Terms and Conditions of Trade? Wouldn’t it be invaluable for all members to have a similar template in which to provide to their customers? Following discussions with CMPA members and others there is a requirement for a resource/reference tool pertaining to Credit Terms & Conditions of Trade which addresses …
PETER MCCLUSKY provides an update on the Victoria Limestone Producers Association. WESTERNPORT FIELD DAYS VLPA recently worked with Westernport Catchment Landcare Network on two very successful field days covering the subjects of soil pH and soil carbon. The first field day was held at French Island and the second at Poowong North. The days were …
Hazardous substances are those that may be harmful to human health. Below is an extract from the CMPA’s “Work Safely Reference Manual” providing handy hints on managing hazardous substances on your site especially Hot Works. IT is the responsibility of the Supervisor or employer to identify, assess and control the hazardous substances on site in …
STACEY CLARK, Course Coordinator – Mining at the Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT) discusses the benefits of training being conducted within the extractives industry. THE benefits of training are numerous and cover increased productivity and compliance to a reduction in lost time injuries and decrease in absenteeism. The benefits include: Minimising staff turnover and …
DARREN WATSON, Senior Field Officer, WorkSafe Victoria has been undertaking visits to quarries across the state and a common issue that has been identified is general maintenance around explosives magazines. DUE to changes in processes many quarries no longer use their explosives magazines on a regular basis, as contract blasting contractors are engaged who bring …
RON KERR, CMPA’s Honorary CEO reviews the requirements on an efficient regulatory framework. OVER the last 10 years I have been privileged to hold discussions with many members of the CMPA and other industry participants. All have a passion for our industry; have it as their chosen profession and are proud to be associated with …