News

JANUARY 2008

Certified Functional Safety Expert (CSFE)Training.

We are pleased to offer a training course for engineers aspiring to attain the qualification of Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) or Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), which will be delivered by our partners, Exida.  The five day training course covers the relevant subject matter and includes a revision session designed to prepare participants to take the examination (as required by the CFSE governance board) for either of the two qualifications.  For course dates see our calendar.  For more information see www.cfse.org

DECEMBER 2007

Nationally Recognised Training in Gas Detection.

We have been working for some time with Dr Chris Simpson, one of Australia's (and indeed the world's) foremost experts in the field of gas detection, to develop training courses delivering the units of competency on the subject contained in the forthcoming new edition of AS/NZS 4761 and are proud to announce the roll out of our gas detection course.  See the calendar for details of upcoming courses.

Dr Simpson has 30 plus years of consulting in the field, as well designing gas detection instruments and has worked throughout that period to educate users of the limitations of the instruments and the potential pitfalls in their use.  The majority of handheld gas detection instruments, he believes, are currently being used in a potentially dangerous manner, by people who are simply unaware of their limitations.

APRIL 2006

Electrical Licence Renewal Course Approved by the Electrical Safety Office.

Electrical workers renewing their licences in Queensland are required to provide eveidence that they have kept their skills up to date.  Our Electrical Licence Renewal course was approved as covering the requirements of a skills maintenance program at the meeting of the Electrical Safety Board on the 6th of April.  Completion of the course is now recognised by the Department of Industrial Relations as evidence of skills maintenance for electrical workers when renewing their licences, but we recommend it at any time as a general brush-up on the latest changes to standards and legislation.

january 2006

Competency Training Becomes an RTO.

On January 30, 2006 Competency Training received accreditation as a Registered Training Organisation, able to deliver nationally recognised competencies in High Voltage Switching and Hazardous Areas.  The nationally recognised competencies are in addition to our extensive range of electrical short-courses.  See the products and services section for details.

December 2005

Competency Training aligns with NECA to provide the training electrical contractors are asking for.

In today's legislative environment, it is imperative that electrical contractors understand their obligations under the Electrical Safety Act. NECA members looking to further their knowledge of legislation and its implications for their business, or looking to augment the technical knowledge of their staff can now access Competency Training courses at discounted rates. Discounts apply across the full range of courses.  Contact NECA or Competency Training for more details.

August 2005

BSL Fault Loop Impedance.

Competency Training delivered its new Fault Loop Impedance course to over eighty electricians at Boyne Smelter's Kiora training facility in Tannum Sands over ten days of training. The course was developed in response to feedback received from industry regarding the confusion commonly encountered by electricians working with the latest wiring rules and the requirements regarding fault loop impedance, and was very well received by all participants. There are two sessions of the course scheduled in the 2006 Competency Training course calendar.

January 2005

Competency Training Website Goes Live.

After several months in development, the Competency Training Website went live in January 2005. Offering up to the minute information on courses, dates and fees, along with an online booking form, it's now easier than ever to address your electrical training needs. www.competencytraining.com.au