26 Aug 2013

Manufacturing Excellence Expo

Learn first-hand about local career opportunities at the Manufacturing Excellence Expo from 10am to 8pm on Thursday 29 August at Miller College.

The free event will include:

•live demonstrations
•TAFE apprentices showcasing their skills
•a barbeque lunch
•opportunities to speak directly with more than 60 local manufacturers.
Program
10.15 Introducing the Manufacturing and Engineering Institute of Australian (MEIA) – David Armston Secretary MEIA
10.30 Economic Outlook for Manufacturing– BlueScope Steel
11.00 Rapid Cycle Breakthrough in Business Performance – Kerry Oldfield - Oldfield Performance Dynamics
11.30 How did we get to competency based training - future direction of funding for qualifications in Manufacturing & Engineering – Leon Drury MSA-NSW ITAB
12.00 BBQ networking
1.30 Official opening of the EXPO
2.15 Introduction to afternoon session – David Armston MEIA
2.30 State and Federal Government support - SmallBiz, Enterprise Connect, ICN, NSW Trade & Investment, Aus Industry etc - Garry Ferris Business Advisor Business Enterprise Centre Southern Sydney
3.00 Creating Rapid Breakthrough and Sustainable Improvement that shows up in your Bottom Line - helping businesses fight against the tide of imports and rising costs - Jason Furness - Manufacturship
3.30 Harnessing technological trends to differentiate, add value and find new specialist niches to take manufacturing businesses forward - Research and Innovation Office, University of Technology, Sydney
4.30 BBQ networking and visit EXPO
7.00 Engineering Trades Award Ceremony



For more information please contact:

Grant Heeley - 0400 880 256

Bill Roberts - 0411 470 712

15 Aug 2013

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1 Aug 2013

Do you use Australian Standards?

Access to the Australian Standards has now changed. If you are in a section which uses the Australian Standards could you please ensure all staff and students know there has been a change.

For the quickest access please bookmark this link and then you sign in using your personal username and password.

This will work for staff and students.

Available in Miller Library are some quick basic instructions for access via other online pathways.

Please contact us (9825 7414) if you have any questions or need assistance.