November courses that are being staged by the Centre for Pavement Engineering Education (CPEE), and which might be of some interest to you and could prove valuable in your staff development and knowledge and skills enhancement are:.
Understanding & Evaluating Pavement Maintenance & Rehabilitation Options (Oct. 28-29) …. Hobart
Pavement Design in Local Government – Principles & Practices (Nov. 9-10) ….. Melb.
CIRCLY Workshop ( Nov 11) ……Melb.
CPEE short courses are highly regarded and are in fact based on the post graduate Distance Learning Units used in our Graduate Certificate and Master of Technology specialist programs. The Short Courses are designed to help fast track learning of those already with some experience, or in need of quick up take on the specialist knowledge/subject being covered.
CPEE is a non-profit, specialist private provider (roads and pavements) of tertiary education, founded by AUSTROADS and AAPA. CPEE offers Graduate Certificate, Master of Technology and Master of Engineering qualifications in roads & pavement engineering, ( by Distance Learning mode ) via formal links with La Trobe University and the Chifley Business School. More details on how to enroll in the Distance Learning study of this Grad Cert , and others on offer can be obtained via the link CPEE .
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The Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) will present the three-day, “Bituminous Surfacing – Principles & Practice” training course in Melbourne on Tuesday-Thursday, 10-12 August, 2010. Download brochure here.
This training course is focused on engineers, supervisors and technical officers who have a basic knowledge of bituminous materials.
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Expressions of interest are sought from those interested in undertaking a half day training course in:
- Contract Managmeent
- Contract Administration for Supervisors
- Risk Management
Details of the courses can be found at http://www.ipwea.com/education and are suitable for anyone inovlved in contract management, risk management, administering contacts whether you work in the technical areas or other areas. Past sessions have attracted participants from consulting, contracting and govenrment which makes for dynamic discussions during the sessions.
IPWEA vic would like to run these courses in September in Melbourne but require 12 participants to make the sessions viable.
The training is intensive and low cost at $495 per session and $475 for IPWEAvic Members.
If you might be interested in attending such a course in September 2010 please register at http://www.ipwea.com/education/register-interest-in-pw-training-september-2010/
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IPWEA 1 day Mechanical Maintenance Workshop will be held in Victoria on 26 July 010 at Moonee Vallee City Council Works Depot
Topics explored in the July 2010 workshops include:
- Managing the Fleet – 6 Key Performance Indicators
- Vehicle Diagnostic Systems
- Measuring Engine Performance
- Reports Available
- Chain of Responsibility
- Smart Shift Transmissions
- Impact of the Mechanical Workshop on Fleet Performance
Download details regarding program and registration here
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NATSPEC is holding a seminar in Melbourne on Tuesday 3 August 9:30-11:30 on Specifications: Overview, Production and Word Processing.
This semiar provides a brief introduction to specification writing and covers the detailed use of SPECbuilder Live. It will also cover features of Microsoft Word 2007 as it applies to specification writing and using NATSPEC. This seminar is suitable for new specification writers and those wanting to learn more about SPECbuilder.
Registration form and more info here
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IPWEAnsw is now offering a Budgeting & Financial Management course as an E-learning module.
This practical course is suitable for public sector employees with financial responsibilities who wish to gain knowledge in budgeting principles, forecasting, cash flow management and monitoring performance. The course is delivered through a DVD and printed course material which enable you to upskill from the comfort of your home or office at your own pace.
For more information on this course, visit the website www.ipwea.org.au/nsw or contact the IPWEAnsw Professional Development Manager, Sabrina Tande on 02 82673008 or email sabrina@ipwea.org.au.
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AAPA will hold the “Working Safely with Bitumen” course on Tuesday, 13 July, 2010 in Melbourne.
Download course details and registration here
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You are invited to work with IPWEAvic and Irrigation Australia (IAL) to improve your water efficiency and irrigation system performance and answer questions such as:
- What is the right amount of water for my playing fields?
- Are my irrigaiton systems as water and cost efficient as possible?
- How do my irrigation systems perform compared with others?
- How to improve my irrigaiton system performance?
Download more information relating to the program here
Register you interest in particiating at http://www.ipwea.com/forms/use/PlayingFieldsWaterSavingProgram/form1.html
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NAMS. PLUS Workshop – “a guided pathway to sustainable asset management” – is coming to Melbourne 24-25 May 2010 and 24-25 June 2010. These workshops are a great way to obtain tools and guidance to assist organisations to write their own asset management plans
State Government is gradually moving towards requiring long term financial plans founded on sound asset management plans to demonstrate financial sustainability. It is good practice to commence your planning as early as possible.
The NAMS.PLUS training program provides the tools to up-skill staff to assist and encourage them to develop their first Asset Management Plan based on a ‘core’ or ‘advanced’ approach. NAMS.PLUS provides a series of templates, workshops, guidelines in the form of a comprehensive eBook, online modelling, help desk forum and newsletters.
Participants enrol in a series of 4 x 1-day workshops (Blocks) spaced a few months apart, to take them through the NAMS.PLUS program. Tasks are set for completion between workshops. The topics covered in the 4 building blocks include:
- Block 1 – Asset Management Planning and Data Asset Register data, Condition assessment and remaining/useful life review template, Asset Management Plan (AMP) template.
- Block 2 – Service Levels and Risk
- Block 3 – Expenditure Projections
- Block 4 – Towards Sustainable Service Delivery
Who should attend
Asset managers, finance managers, engineers, technical staff, parks managers.
NAMS.PLUS: How it works
To find out how to join in a nationally consistent approach to asset management planning, visit www.ipwea.org.au/namsplus.
Further information: IPWEA National national@ipwea.org.au .
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The following request have been made to IPWEAvic for placement of engineering students:-
- A French Civil Engineering Student is seeking a placement in Australia from 20th June to 18th September 2010 to complete his degree and also experience the australian way of life. CV and further details available upon request to IPWEAvic office
- CCF is seeking placements for final year engineirng students from Monash University for the week commencing 17th May 2010 for a minimum of 27 hours over a period of 4 weeks. All students will have completed Construction OH&S Induction Training. If interested in placing a student under this program please phone Simone at Civil Contractors Federation on 03 98195170.
- A recent migrant to Australia, experienced in roads and drainge design and construction type civil works, is seeking employment to gain Australian experience. CV available upon request to to IPWEAvic office
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