Sevaan Academy

Sevaan Group announces the launch of its Academy in NSW.

Sevaan Group has announced it has launched Sevaan Academy, the training and educational arm of the Group. The Academy provides a structured framework that allows the company’s staff to attain the skills and knowledge to best fulfil their various roles including in business management, operation of the machine centres and development of processes within the Australian, end-to-end metal fabrication business.

The Academy was conceived by one of the founders of Sevaan Group, Artemis Tzakos, based upon her genuine interest in the welfare and development of the company’s staff.

“The Academy will let our staff attain the necessary know-how to improve and consolidate their existing skills as well as learn new ones. This will help them stay abreast of new technology and embrace future manufacturing developments,” she said.

The Academy is based at the current company location in Minto, NSW. Sevaan Academy will deliver a cloud-based training program that is embedded within the company’s new Human Resources platform. Employees participating can access the program via their digital devices. Initially, the program will consist of a series of micro-courses that are based around the machining centres and

AS-NZS ISO 3834, EN15086-2:2007 and has NATA Accreditation ISO/IEC 17025 -2017. MEG has the capabilities to design, manufacture and commission complete project solutions servicing a wide range of industries including: Pre & Post Stressing, Civil Construction, Mining, Oil & Gas, Marine, Steel & Paper Mills, production, University/Research, Rail Rolling Stock, Liquid/Gas Storage, Hydraulics and Fabrication.

MEG markets are well spread throughout Australia with an emphasis on massive road and rail infrastructure projects in Victoria and South Australia in particular with approximately 20% of sales to export throughout markets in South East Asia and the Middle East.

Recent engineering innovations and achievements for MEG include a unique design mobile stress bed unit to test Super T pre-stressed concrete beams up to 3000 tonne.

“Key business outcomes working within the international quality standards throughout the company Okuma machines precision, quality, repeatability and robotics have all greatly assisted the high quality output that we are known for within the industry and this has undoubtedly resulted in repeat and new business from our clients,” said Justin McMillan.

“The growth and development of McMillan Engineering in its niche market area particularly with its diverse engineering expertise in infrastructure projects and major hydraulics is exciting and we are proud that Okuma machines precision and our technical support play such an important role in this for the company,” said Dean McCarroll. Managing Director Okuma Australia & New Zealand.. “Support, training and precision are all part of the Okuma philosophy making it a perfect fit,” he said. mcmillaneng.com.au okumaaustralia.com.au manufacturing processes found within Sevaan’s manufacturing operation. These include sheet metal cutting, punching, bending, welding as well as precision machining, metal finishing and full component assembly. sevaangroup.com.au

Participants will be guided in their hands-on learning by dedicated and experienced supervisors and operators. In addition, employees will be able to embrace tailored, onlineeducational materials, and formal, external educational resources. All participation and achievement will be recorded against each employees’ profile. On completion of a micro-course, participants will be awarded a micro-credential before choosing to cycle through to the next course. “It’s an innovative program that combines virtual learning with interactive, expert, hands-on training so that participants can continuously grow and stay relevant in a fast-changing world,” says Artemis.

Access to the Academy is currently available to Sevaan’s existing and new staff, including apprentices. In the future, the Academy may also provide training to external participants and serve as a model for training and development within the industry.