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Heatcraft
announces
CO2 systems training
Kirby transcritical rack.
we can demonstrate processes and configurations and we have local experts to share the knowledge.” Herkess said Heatcraft has been designing and manufacturing CO2/134a Cascade Racks since
2009, so the company has extensive experience. "With the successful manufacture and installa- tion of our first two eCOBoost Transcritical Sys- tems combined with learnings from our Heatcraft Worldwide global partnerships, we have a com- prehensive program that we can roll-out," he said. “We are excited to be embarking on our first training session and will schedule ongoing
courses dependent upon customer interest.” Contractors interested in attending should forward their expression of interest to training@ heatcraft.com.au or contact their Heatcraft rep-
resentative on 13 23 50. ✺
HEATCRAFT HAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE FIRST ROUND OF ITS INDUSTRY CO2 TRAINING WILL COMMENCE THIS MONTH.
THE TRAINING IS open to refrigeration con- tractors and consultants who are interested in specifying, selling, installing, commissioning and servicing CO2 systems.
The content will provide first-hand experi- ence for all participants to gain an understand- ing of CO2 refrigeration technologies providing hassle-free installation, start-up and operation.
Application training will be provided by Heat-
craft subject experts at the Heatcraft Milperra, NSW training facility. Attendees will also receive product application training and first hand in- stallation tips through technological and com- mercial partners.
The lead presenter and course coordinator is Douglas Herkess, segment engineer at Heat- craft Australia.
Herkess said while there will be significant focus on transcritical C02 technology the goal is to enable knowledge building for all levels of contractors that are considering the use of CO2 refrigeration systems.
“We are in a unique position at Heatcraft to be able to reach out to facilitate training through our extensive customer base of contractors," he said.
"We have a local manufacturing facility where
Nearly 80 per cent of VET graduates get a job soon after they complete training.
Review to fine-tune support for apprenticeships
AUSTRALIA’S APPRENTICESHIP NUMBERS have been in sharp decline in recent years with a massive 22 per cent drop in the 2012/13 financial year.
During that period of time, state investment in Vocational Education and Training (VET) had been falling across the board.
A total of $1.56 billion was cut from state budgets during this time, according to the Federal Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews. Speaking at the VET policy forum in Mel- bourne last month, Andrews said the federal government will provide $3 billion for VET in the 2018/19 financial year. This includes $1.8 billion provided to states and territories and $1.2 billion for the Common- wealth’s own programs, such as the Australian Apprenticeships Incen-
tives Program. “We can’t have a world-class system if we’re going to work in isolation,” she said.
“We have been working with states and territories to create an addi- tional 300,000 apprenticeships and traineeships through $1.5 billion of funding under the Skilling Australians Fund over a five year period.” In 2017-18, the Skilling Australians Fund supported an additional 50,000 commencements in apprenticeships and traineeships, pre-apprentice- ships and other employment related training.
“This has been funded by the Commonwealth through projects worth almost $170 million in total,” Andrews said.
“To show just how committed this Government is to ensuring the suc- cess of the apprenticeship system we are funding the Australian Appren- ticeships Support Network (AASN) up to $189 million annually.
“This Network provides advice and support services tailored to the needs of employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship life- cycle,” she said.
Andrews said nearly 80 per cent of VET graduates have a job soon after they complete training and graduates in full-time employment earn a median annual income of about $55,000.
The Federal Government is fine-tuning the AASN via a national review.
A discussion paper was released last month and consultations are underway. ✺
Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews.
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