The end of another busy and challenging year approaches – time seems to disappear all too quickly these days!
On a quick reflection of the ‘year that was’, I recall some highlights …

• The transition of our Resource and Infrastructure trainers and resources to the new RII Training Package. This turned out to be a mammoth task, but we successfully completed this exercise in good time. Just as we sat back to breathe a sigh of relief, Skills DMCnotified us just this week;
  

 
Skills DMC is pleased to announce that the standing of the RII Resources and Infrastructure  Industry   Training Package (RII Training Package) has been further enhanced through its 1 December 2015    endorsement by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee.” 

So, here we go again!

Progressive Training (WA) Pty Ltd offers the following products and services -

• Nationally Recognised Qualifications
• Non-Accredited Courses
• Plant & Equipment Training
• Verification of Competency Assessments
• Qualification Upgrades & Conversions
• Training Room Hire
• Auspice/Partnering Arrangements
• Training Resource Development
• System Auditing (RTO’s & GTO’s)
• Technical writing services
• Preparation of documentation including work procedures
• Professional consultancy to suit your requirements

 
We welcome your enquiries across our wide range of service offerings as well as other areas in which we may be able to offer assistance.  Please call us on (08)9964 9497 or visit our website www.progressivetraining.com.au

As mentioned in the September edition of ‘Newsline’, a flurry of activity ably led by Geoff Feddersen and Graem Watts to update our confined space entry and working at heights training facility as well as the purchase of some new equipment was underway. Everything went to plan and as you can see by the photos, the results are very pleasing.  If you are looking for EWP, CV Crane, Forklift, Confined Space, Working at Heights or Excavator training call us now!

Progressive Training (WA) Pty Ltd is excited to announce the availability of three Polymer Welding units of competency.  The skill set includes - 

• PMBWELD301B Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines
• PMBWELD302B Electro fusion weld polyethylene pipelines
• PMBWELD309B Weld plastic using extrusion techniques

On Friday 16th October 2015, Geoff Feddersen from Progressive Training participated as an Industry Judge for the World Skills Electrical Trades Regional Competition held at Durack Institute of Technology.
 
The competition was a high pressure situation with competitors only being given a limited amount of time to complete a project that included the installation of 3 x Final Sub Circuits (Power, Lights & DOL Motor/Pump) via the use of several wiring systems including Steel Conduit, PVC Conduit, Corrugated Conduit, 50mm x 50mm Duct, 16mm x 25mm Duct as per provided plans. All wiring, connections and enclosures including a 11 Pole load centre as the Distribution Board were to be installed to set dimension tolerances while meeting AS/NZS and Local Compliance.

Delivering training grants and skills advice to
business
The Industry Skills Fund (the fund) is an Australian  Government programme that provides eligible businesses with access to training so that they are better placed to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. Offering over 250,000 training places and support services for industry, the fund is targeting SMEs, including micro businesses, which are preparing to take up growth opportunities outside of their normal day-to-day business operations.

The information in this article has been sourced from www.education.gov.au/skills-service-organisations and is provided by way of an update of the current status regarding Skills Service Organisations.
 
The Commonwealth Department of Education and Training is undertaking a competitive expression of interest process to identify organisations to operate as Skills Service Organisations (SSOs).  Under the new arrangements for developing training packages, Industry Reference Groups (IRCs) will drive training package development. They will be supported in this work by SSOs. These organisations will support a range of IRCs by providing a range of independent professional activities including technical, operational and secretariat services to enable the IRCs to undertake their industry engagement and training product development and review activities.

We recently said farewell to Valentina Strazzera who finished up with Progressive Training on the 2nd of December 2015 and will soon be relocating to Melbourne.   On her last day we held a small morning tea that included Val’s favourite chocolate, strawberry cake and multiple laughs!
Val commenced with Progressive Training in May 2014 in the role of Client Services/Training Resources Co-coordinator.  In her time at Progressive Training Val completed her Diploma of Management and made many valuable contributions to the team.  Val was always a pleasure to work with and be around and no matter the situation she could always find the positive side. Val always managed to make you smile. She will be missed.
All at Progressive Training wish Val well on her adventures to Victoria and good luck with all she may do in the future. ​