Training & Events

This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) for licensing purposes, and involves the operation of a telescoping device, hinged device, or articulated device or any combination of these used to support a platform on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work.

The challenging conditions now confronting the mining industry have put renewed emphasis on the need for productivity gains to preserve margins.

Talent management has become one of the most challenging functions for many organisations. There is constant pressure to deliver better candidates, faster, and more cost effectively. Budgets are constrained. Headcount is limited. Times are tough. It’s in these testing times that organisations are looking for innovative ways to succeed and do things differently.

Skilled Migration 2013 is Australia’s first national employer conference dedicated to helping business unlock the opportunities of the international workforce. Attending this event, you will hear from industry leaders, senior government officials and recruitment experts who will help to guide your international recruitment strategy.

BP’s Group Chief Economist, Christof Rühl, one of the world’s most respected energy economists will be presenting a free, one hour, live webinar on Thursday, May 2 at 4pm Sydney, Australia time.

If price risk is an issue that causes you worry and uncertainty – then you can find help in a free, one hour webinar entitled ‘Why is Managing Fuel Price Risk Critical for your Business?’ See full details here - http://tinyurl.com/al4p7nh

Australia’s oil and gas industry has adopted the Common Safety Training Program (CSTP) for all personnel working in offshore production and drilling facilities. The CSTP aims to ensure that all new and existing employees have the same core foundation of safety skills. All existing personnel who meet the experienced worker definition will have to go through a combined Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and safety behaviour observation process to attain a CSTP card. Personnel who are frequent visitors offshore to a production or drilling facility; that is, they spend more than five consecutive nights on an offshore facility or undertake six or more visits offshore within a 12-month period must also attain a CSTP card. As part of the Common Safety Training Program for experienced workers, companies have the option of conducting their own RPL process. This workplace approach has relied on organisations being able to base their decision on accurate records of training applicable to agreed CSTP development areas. In many instances organisations have had difficulty in accessing and recording this evidence. IFAP is able to provide assistance by offering a one day assessment to meet the RPL requirements of the Common Safety Training Program.

The objective is to provide refresher training for the practical components of previously completed OPITO TBOSIET courses and to assess knowledge retention in the following areas: • Helicopter underwater escape theory and practical • First response fire fighting theory and practical • Self rescue from smoke theory and practical The strategy includes assessment of retained knowledge, brief classroom practical training introduction, practical exercises, practical experiential training and discussion.

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), related sea survival and an introduction to offshore work (permit-to-work, OSH regulations, first aid reminder etc). The TBOSIET is recognised and accepted as the 'Fit for Purpose' internationally recognised standard in most SE Asian and Middle Eastern countries (Brunei, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Abu Dhabi, Azabyjan). An IFAP issued TBOSIET is recognised by all OPITO approved training centres worldwide. TBOSIET certificate holders can also easily upgrade to the UK (or cold water) BOSIET qualification required for the North Sea and other cold water areas. Participants upgrading will need to complete additional HUET simulator exercises while wearing a transit suit and using an emergency breathing system. This upgrade course is available at IFAP and most other OPITO approved facilities who hold both the BOSIET and TBOSIET approvals.

Iain Lawson, Head of Derivatives Marketing, IS&T based in Singapore will discuss with you why managing fuel price risk is critical for the success of your business and the impact of not managing it effectively.

This webinar explores methods for modelling an organisations activities and underlying cost elements in order to gain an in-depth insight into where opportunities may exist for unit cost reduction and the resultant impacts on the organisation when cost adjustments are made.

Cutting red and green tape, achieving Native Title and streamlining project approvals With the increasing number of projects planned for the mining and oil and gas sectors, it is imperative to get your permit applications right from the start. Research has shown that delays and inefficiencies in obtaining both exploration and production permits is a cause of both frustration and cost for land based resources companies. This conference is the only event this year that will be focusing exclusively on regulatory approvals for mining, and oil & gas industries!

Creating opportunities and overcoming risks, for exploration & production in Africa Organised for explorers and producers who are operating in, or looking to venture into Africa, this two day conference will bring together a line-up of speakers and experts to help you successfully navigate the African mining business landscape. Engage and learn from explorers and producers who are pathfinders for juniors and midcap miners looking to venture into Africa, as well as updates and analysis of legislative regimes in various mining jurisdictions and best practice community engagement strategies.

This webinar represents an attempt to add some empirical findings associated with a recent working field study revealing some significant improvement trends. It aims to hopefully assist the debate and in the process also further the overall quest to reduce the level of harm and risk in the day-to-day operations of our industry.