Workshops / Training
Calling for Expressions of Interest
Funded training: Diploma of Building Surveying at OTEN
The Board has secured Strategic Skills Program (SSP) funding from NSW State Training Services for 20 people to undertake the Diploma of Building Surveying qualification through NSW TAFE Open Training Education Network (OTEN).
SSP offers training in the skills that are important to the NSW economy in priority industries and industries suffering skill shortages, and in skills that support innovative industry and jobs. Building surveying has been identified as an industry with a skills shortage.
The Board must ensure that the funding covers training of existing employees right across NSW in the building surveying discipline.
The Board is seeking expressions of interest through written applications from individuals, local councils and certification businesses to nominate themselves or an existing employee who would enrol in a Diploma of Building Surveying and commence training by June 2012.
Each nomination should be supported by a written explanation of how the funding for training would benefit the employee, the council or certification business and the local community.
All nominations and supporting documentation should be sent to bpb@bpb.nsw.gov.au by 5.00pm 5 April 2012.
Applicants will be shortlisted and may be subject to an interview process.
Successful applicants will be advised by 30th April, 2012.
The Diploma of Building Surveying comprises 24 units of competency. While it is anticipated that the qualification would take two years of self-paced part-time study to complete, there is no set time frame for completion. Those who enrol in the course are also able to accelerate their achievement and gain recognition of prior learning prior to commencing study.
The Diploma of Building Surveying enables a person to be accredited in Category A3 of the Board's Accreditation Scheme. While studying the Diploma, students may be able to apply for accreditation in Category A4 under the student pathway.
For more information about the Strategic Skills Program go to www.training.nsw.gov.au.
For more details about the Diploma of Building Surveying qualification click here
If you require more information contact Rosemary Naughton from the Building Professionals Board on 0477 316 660 or rosemary.naughton@bpb.nsw.gov.au.
Screen Central NSW and Western Sydney
A workshop is being run in Parramatta on Friday 20 April. Thomas Mai's ‘It's a Brave New Social-Media-Connected World' unlock the secrets of building a film's online presence - how to connect with your audience before, during and after you have made a film, including how to secure funding, create merchandise and distribute directly, cutting out the expensive middleman. Please see flyer attached for further details.
- Date: Friday 20 April 2012
- Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
- Where: ICE Parramatta (8 Victoria Rd Parramatta, NSW)
- Cost: $30/head. Special rate available for ‘friends' of Screen Central.
Bookings and pre-payment are ESSENTIAL. Places are limited, so be quick to register!
To register for this exciting event, please RSVP to me by Friday 16 April - 6331 9246 or kate@screencentral.com.au
AusIndustry - Clean Technology Programs - Information Session
The Australian Government's Clean Energy Future plan announced in July 2011 provides transitional assistance for businesses and industry including through the $8.6 billion Jobs and Competitiveness Program, the $1.2 billion Clean Technology Program, the $300 million Steel Transformation Plan and the $1.3 billion Coal Sector Jobs Package.
The $1.2 billion Clean Technology Program provides incentives for business to reduce emissions and invest in clean energy through the following three components: Clean Technology Investment Program
- Clean Technology Investment Program
- Clean Technology Food & Foundries Investment Program
- Clean Technology Innovation Program
An Information session will be held in the Central West region on Tuesday 24th April, 5.30 -7.00 pm at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street Bathurst
To register please click here
AusIndustry is encouraging EDOs to attend and to please distribute details of the information session through your industry networks.
Developing your Visitor Experience, Central NSW Tourism
Central NSW Tourism would like to work with you to create authentic visitor experiences, help conserve our heritage and promote your tourism experience. Our aim is to help you develop a competitive advantage, partner with other like-minded operators and generate greater benefit from tourism for our communities.
We are inviting you to attend a series of special workshops where you can:
• Create new product ideas to make your business more competitive
• Develop holiday experiences with other operators to boost your destinations appeal
• Create innovations that will help protect your business' future
• Learn how tourism can positively contribute to your local heritage
See the event Calendar for times and locations, click the link below to view the flyer
Free WHS Workshops in BATHURST!
CRITICAL BUSINESS INFORMATION
What you need to know about the new Workplace Health & Safety Legislation AND how it applies to YOUR business
To Register contact the Central NSW BEC
on 6332 1077 or email reception@becbiz.com.au
This workshop will give you all the information you need to keep you up to date
and aware of your legal obligations to your staff, subcontractors and customers.
WHS obligations are the same, even if you are a Home Based Business
These workshops are free & held at a time to suit your business. Please feel free to bring your staff along
See details of the workshop overleaf.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Bathurst RSL - Courtyard Room
Sole Trader / Home Based Business - Mon 28th May 6-8pm
Businesses that Employ Staff - Tue 29th May 6-8pm
Businesses that engage Sub Contractors - Wed 30th May 6-8pm
You will also receive a full package of information from Workcover.
In addition we offer you a free consultation with one of our business advisors.
This can be used to assist you to claim the Small Business Rebate where you receive up to $500 to help your business to be smarter and safer.
You can apply for this rebate as an attendee of any of the Keeping Small Business Safe Workshops