The 2010 Mining Industry Skills Centre Conference and Training Awards

27/04/2010

Digging Deep – Delivering a safe and productive workforce from the ground up

As the resources industry emerges from last year’s economic downturn, new approaches to skilling and training are required for the industry to effectively manage its workforce into the future.

The 2010 Mining Industry Skills Centre Conference is being held in Brisbane on September 2 – 3 and aims to equip delegates with the information needed to unearth and further develop a workforce focused on safety and productivity.

Themed ‘Digging Deep – Delivering a safe and productive workforce from the ground up’ the event program has been specifically designed to address the current training challenges facing the resources industry. The event will highlight the need for innovative approaches to provide sustainability and attendees will hear from industry experts through a series of open forums, facilitated solutions-based workshops and presentations from keynote speakers.

The Mining Industry Skills Centre’s CEO Mr Derek Hunter said that with the growth trends predicted for 2010, it is essential that the resources industry can effectively manage its workforce.

“Innovative approaches to skilling and training are essential to secure the future of Australia’s resources industry and the Skills Centre is excited to be offering a forum that looks at how these innovative approaches can help develop and sustain a safe and productive workforce,” he said.

“The opportunities provided to delegates at the Conference to address relevant issues, network and learn from top professionals in the industry could not have come at a more crucial time for the future of the industry.”

Registrations for The 2010 Mining Industry Skills Centre Conference are now open and selling fast. For more information and to register online, please visit www.miskillscentreconference.com.au

Training Awards

The closing feature of the Conference is the Mining Industry Skills Centre Training Awards, which recognise and reward exceptional achievements of individuals, organisations, trainers, trainees and apprentices who have made an outstanding contribution to training and skill development in the resources industry.

The Skills Centre has been hard at work developing the Training Awards to reflect the ever-evolving progress and innovation in training in the Australian resources industry.

“It is essential that we acknowledge innovation and dedication by trainees, apprentices, trainers and companies in the Australia resources industry across the coal, metalliferous, and heavy industry sectors,” Mr Hunter said.

“In 2009, we received a huge number of nominations from all over Australia. This year with the addition of the new Professional of the Year award, we hope to again increase the number of nominations received.”