Nominations for the 2011 Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Excellence Awards have opened, providing an opportunity for the State’s building and construction industry to showcase its top individuals and organisations.
Open to all levels of the Queensland building and construction industry, the Awards honour the training and skilling achievements of students, schools, trainers, training organisations, industry employees and employers.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
QLD STRUGGLES TO MEET RESOURCE JOBS BOOM
Thousands of jobs in the mining industry are up for grabs in Queensland thanks to the resources boom, but the state is struggling to meet the demand.
Premier Anna Bligh estimates that up to 3500 vacancies are unfilled.
"We estimate there are up to 3500 vacancies right now in the resource industry and we intend to make sure that as many Queenslanders as possible can take them up," she told Couriermail.com.au.
by Rita Mu
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Premier Anna Bligh estimates that up to 3500 vacancies are unfilled.
"We estimate there are up to 3500 vacancies right now in the resource industry and we intend to make sure that as many Queenslanders as possible can take them up," she told Couriermail.com.au.
by Rita Mu
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Mine Awareness program Gold Coast in September
Mine Awareness Program - Gold Coast
Thursday September 15, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Red Cross Hall
Bookings Essential Register here
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Resources Industry Expo
Resources Industry Expo
RESOURCE industry job expo's will be staged in the following areas. 'These expo's aim to connect Queenslands unemployed with mining and construction companies who want willing workers. Premier Anna Bligh made the announcement following a mining jobs summit on the Gold Coast between resource company executives, the state government and councils.
Where will the Mining job expos be held?
• Cairns - Monday 17th October at the Cairns Civic Centre
• Gold Coast - Wednesday 19th October (check with your local council for venue details)
• Sunshine Coast - Friday 21st October at the Caloundra Events Centre
• Whitsundays - Tuesday 25th October at the PCYC Airlie Beach
• Fraser Coast - Friday 28th October at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough
Learn more at the OHSA website Click here
watch video from recent Mining Summit held on the Gold Coast
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Coast a top hub for fly-in fly-out miners
THE Gold Coast ticks all the boxes to be a hub for fly-in fly-out mine workers, according to BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance.
BMA asset president Steven Dumble said several cities in Queensland, including Cairns, were courting the company but the Coast was a front runner.
Mr Dumble said any proposal for a fly-in fly-out base would be measured against three criteria: available air transport infrastructure, community support and available workers.
Given the city's high unemployment rate of 8.1 per cent, there is little doubt many Gold Coasters would be willing to work in the mines.
Lucy Ardern
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BMA asset president Steven Dumble said several cities in Queensland, including Cairns, were courting the company but the Coast was a front runner.
Mr Dumble said any proposal for a fly-in fly-out base would be measured against three criteria: available air transport infrastructure, community support and available workers.
Given the city's high unemployment rate of 8.1 per cent, there is little doubt many Gold Coasters would be willing to work in the mines.
Lucy Ardern
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BLIGH SLAMS GREENS COAL SEAM GAS STANCE
Queensland premier Anna Bligh has said the Greens must accept the science on coal seam gas just like it does with climate change.
It comes after Greens leader Bob Brown questions whether using coal seam gas would reduce global emissions, AAP reports.
"There is absolutely no doubt that if Australia wants a cleaner energy future, then gas has to be a part of that and it has to be a part of our transition," Bligh stated.
By Cole Latimer
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It comes after Greens leader Bob Brown questions whether using coal seam gas would reduce global emissions, AAP reports.
"There is absolutely no doubt that if Australia wants a cleaner energy future, then gas has to be a part of that and it has to be a part of our transition," Bligh stated.
By Cole Latimer
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MACMAHON WINS UNDERGROUND CONTRACT
Macmahon has won a $110 million underground construction contract at the CSA mine.
Work at the Cobar based copper gold mine in NSW will see Macmahon undertake the project works as a turnkey contract.
This includes all engineering design, fabrication, procurement, construction, and management of the extension and upgrade of the CSA No.1 Shaft.
By Cole Latimer for Mining News
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Work at the Cobar based copper gold mine in NSW will see Macmahon undertake the project works as a turnkey contract.
This includes all engineering design, fabrication, procurement, construction, and management of the extension and upgrade of the CSA No.1 Shaft.
By Cole Latimer for Mining News
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Brisbane Mining Induction - Limited spaces available
Brisbane Mining Induction
Hurry!!
Limited spaces available for Brisbane Standard 11 mining Induction for September 15-16 2011.
Contact our office today to secure your place.
PH: 1300 647 200
EMAIL: info@ohsa.com.au
Click Here to download Course Registration form.
learn more about this popular course. Click Here
Hurry!!
Limited spaces available for Brisbane Standard 11 mining Induction for September 15-16 2011.
Contact our office today to secure your place.
PH: 1300 647 200
EMAIL: info@ohsa.com.au
Click Here to download Course Registration form.
learn more about this popular course. Click Here
Monday, August 8, 2011
Upcoming Mine Awareness Program dates
Mine Awareness Program - Gold Coast
Thursday August 11, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Red Cross Hall
Bookings Essential Register here
Mining Awareness Program - Logan
Thursday August 25, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Springwood Towers
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Learn more about the Mine Awareness Program click here
Online MAP books ready to read now Click Here
Other OHSA publications available Click here
Standard 11 RTO Mining Inductions every week
OHSA now offers the RRTO Standard 11 Mining Inductions weekly.
where: Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and coming soon Ipswich.
Mining Inductions weekly on Monday - Wednesday and Friday to Sunday in all areas.
Check dates in your area OHSA Training calendar
Don't miss out, places are limited on each course.
where: Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and coming soon Ipswich.
Mining Inductions weekly on Monday - Wednesday and Friday to Sunday in all areas.
Check dates in your area OHSA Training calendar
Don't miss out, places are limited on each course.
LEIGHTON TO SELL HWE TO BHP
Leighton Holdings has signed a Heads of Agreement for the sale of HWE Iron Ore to BHP Billiton in Western Australia.
David Stewart, Leighton’s CEO, said BHP’s intention to move to an owner operator model is well known and the sale of HWE and its assets is a positive for both companies.
“The Heads of Agreement relates to the mining equipment, people and related assets that service the Area C, Yandi and Orebody 23/25 operations. The three operations collectively account for around 70% of BHP Billiton’s iron ore mining in WA and currently represent around $1.1 billion in revenue and $1.4 billion worth of work in hand for Leighton,” Stewart said.
The sale is estimated to be around $705 million.
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By Cole Latimer for Miningaustralia
David Stewart, Leighton’s CEO, said BHP’s intention to move to an owner operator model is well known and the sale of HWE and its assets is a positive for both companies.
“The Heads of Agreement relates to the mining equipment, people and related assets that service the Area C, Yandi and Orebody 23/25 operations. The three operations collectively account for around 70% of BHP Billiton’s iron ore mining in WA and currently represent around $1.1 billion in revenue and $1.4 billion worth of work in hand for Leighton,” Stewart said.
The sale is estimated to be around $705 million.
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By Cole Latimer for Miningaustralia
HAYS LAUNCHES MINING JOBS WEBSITE
Recruiting firm Hays has launched a new major projects jobs website where jobseekers can view the opportunities available on major oil and gas, resource and mining, energy and construction projects in Western Australia.
Dedicated to jobs on major projects, from design through to construction and engineering, the site can be accessed at www.hays.com.au/majorprojectswa
Commenting on the site’s launch Simon Winfield from Hays in Western Australia said: “With 57 major projects underway or in the pipeline in the oil & gas, resource & mining, energy and construction industries, Western Australia will create a record number of major projects jobs. Already Western Australia shows the greatest jobs market strength of all states and territories in Australia.
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By David Wheeldon for Mining Australia
Dedicated to jobs on major projects, from design through to construction and engineering, the site can be accessed at www.hays.com.au/majorprojectswa
Commenting on the site’s launch Simon Winfield from Hays in Western Australia said: “With 57 major projects underway or in the pipeline in the oil & gas, resource & mining, energy and construction industries, Western Australia will create a record number of major projects jobs. Already Western Australia shows the greatest jobs market strength of all states and territories in Australia.
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By David Wheeldon for Mining Australia
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