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JULY "TRAINING TALK" NEWSLETTER
Australian Skills training recently completed a program of scaffold training
onboard the FPSO Berge Helene offshore in Mauritania. The vessel is operated
by BW Offshore and this was the third consecutive year that AST has provided
training onboard.
In addition to training, the visits to the Berge Helene (and other BW vessels) have been an opportunity for AST to provide advice on current work practices, equipment requirements, and the competency of the crew. The feedback is very much appreciated by BW management and crew and provides an opportunity for continuous improvement.
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June 2010 |
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| CSL Wattle alongside at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin. The vessel is fitted with a 3T Favco Tower Crane for conducting offshore lifting operations. |
Australian Skills Training has recently entered into an agreement with DMS Darwin for access to an Offshore Crane for training purposes. With this equipment AST can now deliver public courses in:
PMASUP305A Operate Offshore Cranes
This training is a requirement for Offshore Crane Operators in Australian
waters in accordance with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority
(NOPSA) Assessment Policy (Ref No: N-04000-PL0050) as outlined below:
4.10. Assessment of Competency (Extract)
As a matter of policy, and in light of the specific risks associated with
lifting operations, NOPSA will apply this assessment to competency of
crane operators in particular and assess competency schemes for suitability
using the nationally endorsed Unit of Competence (PMASUP305A Operate Offshore
Cranes) as a standard.
Click here for more information, or contact AST:
P: +61 (0) 8 9434 3744
E: ast@astpl.com
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June 2010 |
Australia Skills Training recently delivered its first training course (Advanced Rigging) for PT Freeport in Indonesia. The Grasberg mine as it is known is one of the largest gold and copper mining operations in the world. Located 4000m above sea level in the rugged mountains of Irian Jaya (West Papua), the operation is complicated by high rainfall, steep slopes and security issues. The mine employs over 20,000 people and is the largest tax payer to the Indonesia government.
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| PT Freeport Mining operation
located 4000m above sea level |
Views of the dense tropical
jungle surrounding the mining operation |
Candidates from PT Freeport carry out a practical rigging exercise as part of the Advance Rigging course |
AST Trainer Ric Thomson completed a program of training in Jharkhand province in India this month. The training was conducted at a Cement Plant owned and operated by French company Lafarge. In total, 120 persons received training in Height Safety with an additional group of site personnel completing training in scaffold erection.
The training was aimed at improving awareness of height safety issues and implementing controls to work safely at height.
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| AST Trainer Ric Thomson
with Lafarge trainees |
A typical street in
India with Tuk-Tuks (Auto Rickshaws) |
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| A view of the Jojobera Cement Plant, Jharkhand province in India | Lafarge trainees in the classroom |
Australian Skills
Training has entered into a Joint Venture with East Timorese Company Caltech
for the provision of training services in Timor Leste. The agreement is
a significant step in establishing a permanent presence in Timor Leste
to service the growing Construction, Oil & Gas industry in the country.
Caltech is a locally owned company funded in June 2000 that provides
a range of engineering and support services in Timor Leste. The core business
of Caltech is civil construction, but also provides labour hire and support
services to the Oil & Gas industry in Timor Leste. Caltech has a fully
operational workshop, a 5,000m2 lay down area and also own the Venture
Hotel which includes two large meeting rooms suitable for classroom trainings.
The Hotel can also cater for all meals during trainings and accommodation
for candidates and teachers alike.
Through the Joint Venture it is intended that onsite and public scheduled
courses be conducted in Timor Leste at Caltech’s facility. The training
will cover the core skills provided by AST with growth into new areas
such as Offshore Safety, as the demand grows.
For further information contact:
Chris Gittens, Managing Director, Australian Skills Training,
P: +61 438 343 744, E: chris@astpl.com
Jean Vezina, General Manager, Caltech, P: + 670 723 0869, E: j.vezina@caltechtimor.com
Australian
Skills Training has completed a training program for the East Timorese
Defence Force in the operation of Skid Steer Loaders. The training was
conducted as part of Defence Cooperation Program with the Australian Defence
Force.
The training covered all aspects of Skid Steer Loader operations including pre-start procedures, general maintenance, loading and levelling techniques, safe operation, and the use of attachments.
AST Trainer Justin Wheeler enjoyed his first visit to East Timor and was fortunate enough to have some leisure time to go fishing with the crew at the Metinaro Barracks!
For further information contact:
Chris Gittens, Managing Director - Australian Skills Training
P: +61 438 343 744, E: chris@astpl.com
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April 2010 |
New work at the Lhoknga Cement Plant Re-Construction in Banda Aceh, Indonesia has demonstrated AST’s ability to provide technical expertise and know how in complex construction tasks.
AST is currently providing a scaffolding team in partnership with the Kaefer Group to erect complex scaffolds at the plant. The requirement came about due to a lack of expertise is this area and the companies insistence that these tasks be carried out by qualified personnel.
Under the supervision of AST Consultants a team of 10 scaffolders are onsite erecting scaffolds to enable external insulation and internal refractory bricks to be installed safely.
AST has recently completed an internal scaffold of the preheater shown above.
In addition to scaffolding expertise, AST has also been awarded a contract to supply (6) Safety Advisers to the project. These personnel will be mobilised to site in early Apr 2010 and will remain onsite until completion of the project in late 2010.
AST’s involvement in the Lhoknga project demonstrates our ability to go beyond just training.
For further information contact:
Chris Gittens, Managing Director, Australian Skills Training, P: +61 438 343 744, E: chris@astpl.com
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January 2010 |
Australian Skills Training (AST) has recently been approved by Worksafe NT to deliver the National Construction Induction (Whitecard) in the Northern Territory.
CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry
OHS Regulations set out mandatory requirements for the provision of construction safety induction training for employees or self-employed people engaged in construction work. The unit of competency above is now recognised Nationally as mandatory training for personnel working in the construction industry.
Courses are conducted every Wednesday from 0800 – 1400 at AST’s Training Centre in Winnellie.
For further information or bookings, phone AST on 08 8947 1914 or email
ast@astpl.com
Australian Skills Training (AST) were honoured for outstanding export
achievement at the Australian Export Awards, hosted by the Minister for
Trade, the Hon Simon Crean MP. AST won the Education and Training Award,
sponsored by CPA Australia, and was praised by the judges for its strong
export marketing strategy, and its focus on developing a reputation for
quality training and service. 
Click on the logo for full details/press release
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October 2009 |
Australian
Skills Training has been awarded a contract to provide rigging expertise
to a construction project in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The work consists
of providing onsite rigging expertise with a focus on supervision and
coordination of lifting/rigging tasks.
The onsite team will consist of five experienced Indonesian Rigging Supervisors, who will initially undergo further training with AST in Rigging and Lift Planning before mobilising to site. The team will be supported by AST’s Indonesian based expat staff who will provide occasional onsite assistance and external technical support, including third party review of lifting studies and plans for complex rigging tasks.
This is a significant project for AST as it demonstrates our capability to go beyond the core business of training. The provision of AST’s expertise in the field will facilitate a wider up skilling of the construction workforce in Banda Aceh, and help to improve safe lifting and rigging practices onsite.
For further information contact:
Chris Gittens, Managing Director, Australian Skills Training, P: +61 438 343 744, E: chris@astpl.com
Australian
Skills Training (AST) has become a finalist in the Australian Export awards
by winning the NT Chief Minister Export Award in the Service Division.
The award was received during a presentation evening at the Crowne Plaza in Darwin on the 23rd Sept 2009. AST was very pleased to receive the award as recognition of the hard work and dedication of our staff who have contributed to our success.
Chris Gittens, Managing Director AST receives the NT Chief Ministers Export Award (Service Division) from Carrie Altamura, Vice Chairman International Business Council
Australian
Skills Training has provided training in East Timor to support an asbestos
removal/roof sheeting project carried out by Kaefer Integrated Services.
The project involved the removal of asbestos roofing on several warehouses
currently operated by the United Nations.
To ensure the task was carried out safely and efficiently the local workforce were provided training in Height Safety, Asbestos Awareness, and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.
The training demonstrated Kaefer’s commitment to implementing safe
work practices and their professionalism in managing projects.
The use of PPE and Height Safety formed a large component of the training
to ensure the job was carried out safely.
Australian Skills Training (AST) has delivered its first course for PT Saipem
Indonesia in Basic Rigging at AST’s Training Centre in Batam. This
is a significant development for AST’s Indonesian operations as PT
Saipem will soon be operating one of the largest offshore fabrication facilities
in Indonesia.
Saipem International is one of the world’s largest turnkey contractors
in the oil and gas industry with over 30,000 employees. PT Saipem Indonesia
is currently constructing a large fabrication yard in Karimun, Riau Islands,
with a total project investment of US$271 million. Occupying some 140
hectares of land, the facility will have a production capacity of 30,000
tons of oil and gas related components. The site at Karimun will employ
5,000 workers when complete.
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June 2009 |
6GR is a welding position specified in American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code. A welder who is qualified to 6GR is qualified to weld in any position for the process used (SMAW, GTAW...). It is generally regarded as the highest level qualification for a structural welder with the test replicating the type of joint typically found in structures such as offshore platform jackets. ie. Bracing to leg chords.
1. The 6G refers to the postion – Fixed position at 45 degrees 2. R refers to Restriction – a Restrictor ring is located approximate 1” from the front edge of the test pipe |
Australian
Skills Training offers training and testing in a wide range of welding
qualifications and welding processes. Tests are conducted at our modern
facility and under the supervision of qualified welding inspectors.
For further information please contact:
Erni Tanuwijaya – Office Manager, AST Batam, +62 778 425 969, erni@astpl.com
Keith Gittens – Managing Director, PT Australian Skills Training, +628 1270455128, keith@astpl.com
Figure 2 - A candidate from Songa Offshore conducting
a 6GR weld test
at Australian Skills Training centre in Batam, Indonesia
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June 2009 |
Australian
Skills Training (AST) has completed a program of training at MMHE Shipyards
in Johor Bahru. The program consisted of Basic Rigging Courses and Train
the Trainer in Basic Rigging.
A pioneer in the Malaysian heavy industry, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd were incorporated on 18 May 1973 under the name of Malaysia Shipyard & Engineering Sdn Bhd (MSE).
In May 2005, after establishing itself as one of the main players in marine heavy engineering, the then MSE was re-branded into the Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE).
The three core businesses of MMHE are Engineering and Construction, Marine Repairs, and Marine Conversion.
The AST Spearwood Training Centre (WA) has recently erected an FM-Gru hammer head tower crane. With a boom length of 45 m and sitting at a height of 32 m the crane can be seen far and wide across the lush meadows of Spearwood.
AST is now running Tower Crane training every fortnight. On completion, candidates will be awarded the National Licence to Perform High Risk Work; Class CT. AST is one of two training centres in Western Australia that conduct this training at their premises.
Contact AST on (08) 9434 3744 or email ast@astpl.com
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March 2009 |
To
compliment AST’s commitment to health and safety in industry, we
are proud to announce accreditation to deliver Introductory Training for
Health and Safety Representatives. This five-day course is accredited
by The Commission for Occupational Safety and Health (WorkSafe WA) and
will provide participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake
their duties as a Health and Safety Rep in a professional and efficient
manner.
This training is aimed at those in the Building & Construction, Mining
& Resources and Logistics & Transport Industries who have been
elected as Health and Safety Representatives in accordance with Sections
29, 30 and 31 of the OSH Act and Sections 54 and 55 of
the MSI Act.
As
a result of attending this course, participants will be able to:
• Apply knowledge of legislation in the role of a Safety and Health
Representative.
• Conduct workplace inspections and investigations as a Safety and
Health Representative.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk management as a Safety
and Health Representative.
• Communicate on safety and health matters and represent employees.
• Resolve conflict and issue provisional improvement notices in
the role of a Safety and Health Representative.
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February 2009 |
Australian
Skills Training (AST) has recently completed an offshore crane training
program onboard the Jascon 25 in Singapore. The training was conducted
using the ships 800T Huisman crane and was part of an assessment/validation
process prior to the vessels mobilisation for a major project in the NW
of Australia.
AST Trainer, Tom Cambridge was responsible for the training
which was aimed at assessing candidates for the new training unit PMASUP305A
Operate Offshore Crane, a NOPSA requirement for all offshore crane
operators in Australian waters.
Jascon 25 at sea undertaking load test
Australian
Skills Training (AST) has completed the set up of its welder training
facility in Batam, Indonesia and delivered its first course in Indonesia
in Feb 2009. The first course in Basic MMAW was provided to Geophysical
Veritas Pte Ltd.
The facilities in Batam consist of 12 welding bays with modern equipment that enables training and assessment to be conducted to the highest standard. The welding machines used by AST are from the Inverter Fusion product range which are designed and made in the United Kingdom.
AST now has the capability to train and test welders to recognised standards in various welding processes and levels of qualification. The facility in Batam is also accredited to delivery courses recognised under the Australian Quality Training Framework.
The units of competency completed by successful candidates can lead to a Certificate III in Metals Engineering. Some of the Competencies available include:
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MEM05015C Weld using Manual Metal Arc Welding Process
• MEM05016C Perform Advanced Welding using Manual Metal Arc Welding
Process
• MEM05017C Weld using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process
• MEM05026B Apply Welding Principles
• MEM05046B Perform Welds to Code Standards using Manual Metal Arc
Welding Process
• MEM05045B Perform Pipe Welds to Code Standards using Manual Metal
Arc Welding Process
• MEM05046B Perform routine Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
• MEM05022C Perform Advanced Welding using Oxy Acetylene Welding
Process
• MEM05044B Perform Welds to Code Standards using Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding Process
• MEM05043B Perform Welds to Code Standards using Gas Metal Arc
Welding Process
For further information please contact:
Erni Tanuwijaya – Office Manager, AST Batam +62 778 425 969, erni@astpl.com
Keith Gittens – Managing Director, PT Australian Skills Training, +628 1270455128, keith@astpl.com
AST
is pleased to announce approval by the Training Accreditation Council
to train and assess in PMASUP305A Operate Offshore Cranes. This
Nationally Recognised unit of competency is the industry standard for
offshore crane operation.
It is a requirement in Australian waters in accordance with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) Assessment Policy (Ref No: N-04000-PL0050) as outlined below:
4.10. Assessment of Competency (Extract)
As a matter of policy, and in light of the specific risks associated with
lifting operations, NOPSA will apply this assessment to competency of
crane operators in particular and assess competency schemes for suitability
using the nationally endorsed Unit of Competence (PMASUP305A Operate
Offshore Cranes) as a standard.
This course is designed to give participants the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a crane safely and efficiently on an offshore facility. Actions may include transfer of equipment to and from support vessels; transfer of personnel using appropriate approved equipment; safe management of loads during diving operations and other complex lifts at sea.
AST delivers this training within and outside of Australian waters.
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January 2009 |
Australian Skills Training (AST) has been approved by Depnaker (the Indonesian
Ministry of Manpower) as a registered training provider in Indonesia.
The is a significant step forward for AST’s operations in Indonesia and will provide our clients training to an international standard together with the endorsement of the Government of Indonesia.
It also recognises AST’s commitment to working with local and government agencies in Indonesia to develop suitable training programs.
For further information please contact:
Erni Tanuwijaya – Office Manager, AST Batam +62 778 425 969, erni@astpl.com
Keith Gittens – Managing Director, PT Australian Skills Training, +628 1270455128, keith@astpl.com
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January 2009 |
Australian Skills Training (AST) and Protection Access Rigging (PRA) Malaysia have entered into an alliance to promote each others services internationally.
PRA will provide representation and support for AST in Malaysia, and in a reciprocal arrangement AST will represent and support PRA operations in Indonesia.
Protection Rigging Access (PRA) is an established company that provides access solutions to the mining, oil & gas and commercial industries.
PRA specialises in Industrial Rope Access, Rigging and Scaffolding. By combining all these disciplines PRA can provide clients with safe, cost-effective and time efficient methods for performing a seemingly endless variety of tasks.
PRA also supply Industrial Rope Access technicians that have trades and qualifications in:
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Corrosion Control and Painting
- Fabrication and Coded Welding
- Electrical installations and Repairs
- Geo-Technical Engineering
- Scaffolding & Rigging
For further information contact:
Protection Rigging Access Australia
Pty Ltd |
Protection Rigging Access Services Sdn Bhd T: +60 3 7880 4072 |
