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I know this may seem rudimentary but a question I'm asked all the time, can a one day or 3 day operator safety program be used towards a crane trade operator? While most know the answer that are in the crane biz and it's a resounding no you can't. Some Provinces also don't recognize out of province training on the same cranes, we have that sorted out by and large, but without any commonalities between provinces (this does not include the Red Seal programs), it's an absolute mess. I wrote a post on our website about the differences and the summaries but I will say this, a one-day program will only provide your operator with a foundation of knowledge. There is little possibility of that person remembering the details without reading the manuals that came with your crane type and then muscle memory by way of using that product, like all things that we get good at, it takes time. I liken a first time to crane operator the same way we all learned to drive stick vs. automatic, most of us were just not that good until we practiced. While I'm not opposed to 1 day programs, ours included, I believe cranes should be 3 days in duration. 1-day crane controls (what ours would be), 1-day of rigging and the final day of a combination of the above. My thoughts only but that would drive the cost up and right now it's a tough slug out there while many are busy, they are busy as they are doing things with fewer people and getting those fewer employees the training they need is also difficult. #cranesafety #liftsafety #pickercertification #craneapprenticeship Read more about the differences:

Mastering pole climbing is fundamental for apprentice linemen. It's an essential aspect of their job that allows them to access power lines and equipment for installation, maintenance, and repairs. This skill ensures that linemen can work efficiently and safely at elevated heights. #linelife #linemenapprecation #IMPA

Speedy trials staff mentoring programme Speedy Hire is trialling a Mentoring and Skills Transfer programme with experienced staff paired with apprentices to share knowledge and skills. The mentors are trained in their role and offered additional incentives based on the progress of the apprentice. One example is lifting engineer Keith Pallett, a 32-year veteran at Speedy Hire now in his 70s who is mentoring 19-year-old Jess Bloxam, a lifting engineer apprentice studying a Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician apprenticeship with Qualitrain. Pallett is sharing his knowledge with Bloxam through practical on-site guidance at Speedy’s Leicester depot, covering maintenance and inspection to installation and safety. In turn, Bloxom is helping transfer her digital and computer skills to her mentor. “I am learning an incredible amount from Keith”, said Bloxom, “he has so much experience that I want to tap into to support my practical learning and development as an apprentice Lifting Engineer.” Pallett said the young apprentice had come up with some ideas for more efficient working using IT systems; “Jess instinctively knows her way around computers and she’s very comfortable using different programmes or IT applications for reporting or data input.” Speedy’s Gill Roberts, who is Emerging Talent Lead and ESG Business Partner, said: “The future workforce can learn and develop from more experienced colleagues’ skills sets and wisdom which are like gold dust amidst a skills shortage. “Also, whilst an older employee can impart a wealth of technical and safety knowledge, with age strength can diminish, so the younger generations can help with physical aspects of a job such as onloading and offloading items safely and efficiently. This kind of collaboration across the Speedy workforce is important to reinforce a culture of support and development.” For more information on the Construction, Mining Equipment and Allied Industries, please reach us at www.equipmenttimes.in  Ramamurthy Mayavan Philip Varghese #constructionequipment #equipment #engineer #equipment #development #Technician #constructionmachinery #infrastructure #manufacturing

My KPI of the month: Number of jobs David completed on his own in June: 2 Number of jobs David completed on his own in July: 7 Last month we officially handed over the keys of our second 'big' van to David who joined us last October as a Trainee Site Technician. It's not until I did the analysis this morning that I realised what a milestone this was for Athena Stonecare Ltd. The first month that Dave Cranfield was no longer required to lead sites. It seemed like such a natural transition as we have been working towards it for so long that it's not until now that I realised this is pretty big. Our little Company can run without us now. Now to repeat that a number of times until I believe it and finally book a holiday! What was your biggest win for July? #smallbusiness #familybusiness #businessgrowth

From Classroom to Shipyard: USMMA Midshipmen Gain Hands-On Experience at Detyens  https://lnkd.in/gJkvg4Pq

Safety starts with your mindset, which is why every morning each of our field crews fill out an individual FOCUS (Focus, Observe, Check, Use, Sign) form to help them identify and mitigate safety risks. One way to mitigate risks, as apprentice Trever Sleight shares, is to make sure you're using the right tool for the job. #nationalconstructionsafetyweek #ConstructionSafety #HuntElectric #SafetyWeek2024

She’s no stranger to the good ol high vis and steel caps 🫡🦺 Before I landed myself in Hunty HQ, I actually worked in the training industry for 2.5yrs. That time was split between two businesses, one specialising in short courses (Units of Competencies / Licences) in the Industrial Training space (Forklift, Work Safely at Heights, Confined Spaces, EWP, Excavator, Skid Steer, Telehandler, Front End Loader, Dogging, Rigging, Cranes… the list goes on) While the other focused on Full Qualifications (Think Cert II / III / IV & Traineeships / Apprenticeships) within multiple sectors (Local Government, Water Industry Ops, Construction/Civil Construction Land Management etc) My time was split between gallivanting around on site, GoPro in tow capturing all the fun that went on during the courses, preparing course documentation, brochures, social media posts, updating policies and doing the admin processing / paperwork in the background. What’s the relevance here you’re wondering? Between all that time there’s no surprise I picked up a wholeeee load of knowledge around those industries. I was constantly researching (working in marketing, I had to become an expert myself), I was surrounded by industry experts everyday and was constantly overhearing key aspects of that training and how it translated into real world scenarios. Safety, compliance, regulations, certificate requirements - I have experience working alongside the best of the best (maybe I’m bias because I loved our crew 😉) but I was consistently in the thick of it. Once again, relevance you’re wondering? Well if you’re looking for someone in the labour hire space, I’m not just a pretty face, I’m now working with the same demographic that I’ve spent the past 3yrs marketing to. I know how to attract the best candidates (after all I used to attract them as participants) and I come with the added bonus of industry experience - it’s a win win! And like I said, I’m not afraid to throw on the high vis and steel caps - I’ll see you onsite 👋🏼 (Video of the fun we used to get up to)

Any student to progress after school or college, an aircraft maintenance apprenticeship is a great opportunity.

For Western General Bodyworks Maribyrnong, meeting this change is all about having the right skills to remain flexible. The team at Western General Bodyworks have little doubt that the automotive industry will see sweeping change in the coming years. That is why they are already equipping themselves with the skills needed to evolve their business for a new, electrical future. But in meeting the changing landscape, the team at Western General Bodyworks in Maribyrnong also want to ensure excellence and quality of service for their customers which is one of the constants they are renowned for: - Driven by passion - Training as a priority - Preparing for the future - Always room for improvement - Challenges in the industry - On finding apprentices - The future looks bright Read the full story below: https://lnkd.in/ggDwgDp3 ---------------- #WesternGeneralBodyWorks #EVCarMaintenance #SustainableDriving #CarRestoration #GreenDriving #AutoBodyRepair #SustainableMobility #WesternGeneralEVRepair #AutoBodyShop #GreenAutoCare #EnvironmentallyFriendlyDriving #WesternGeneralTeslaRepair #CarRepairMelbourne #TeslaBodyShop #ElectricVehicleRepair

WorkSafe New Zealand is calling for urgent improvements in the trades to better protect apprentices following the second court sentencing this year related to a trainee's death. Josh Masters, a 23-year-old diesel mechanic apprentice with Button Logging Limited, was killed in January 2022 while fixing a log loader's hydraulics when its boom fell and crushed him. The WorkSafe investigation revealed inadequate procedures, supervision, and instruction from the company. Casey Broad, WorkSafe’s acting national investigations manager, emphasized the preventable nature of the incident and the company's failure to manage critical risks. Button Logging was fined $302,500 and ordered to pay $278,000 in reparations. This sentencing follows a similar case involving the death of 19-year-old apprentice Ethan Perham-Turner. WorkSafe stresses the importance of companies prioritizing health and safety, particularly for apprentices. Full article here: