Publications

Mining Industry Skills Centre Publications

Automation for SuccessMay 2010
The availability of skills is one of the major variables affecting the development and sustainability of the resource industry into the future. The rapid pace of technological change in the resource industry brings a significant challenge: the industry needs to ensure that its workforce has the skills and knowledge to support these technologies. | more

Engaging & Embedding Critical Talent: Strategies for increasing employee productivity and rententionAugust 2009
Organisations are facing the prospect of a radically altered future. At the macro level, global demographic shifts, technological innovation, competition and economic globalisation have become key drivers of industry reform. Business is also undergoing rapid change. At the same time, volatility in the economy has also become a dominant concern. | more

Attract, Develop & Retain: Initiatives to Sustain a Competitive WorkforceJuly 2009
This paper has been developed by the Mining Industry Skills Centre in conjunction with the Queensland University of Technology as the first of a three part series to address the sixth Goal within the Priority of Workforce Planning – Retention Strategies. | more

Heartbeat Project ReportJune 2009
The current turbulent and uncertain environment increases the strategic importance of being able to make informed workforce management decisions. | more

Securing the Critical CapabilityDecember 2007
Securing the Critical Capability - Towards an Holistic Skills Strategy for the Mining Industry | more

Innovative Practices Across Different Industries Research PaperFebruary 2008
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Can Simulation Replace On the Job Training?Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference 2008
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Considerations For Serious Games Use In Safety Culture Improvement In The Resources IndustrySimTecT 2007
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