Gazette THE
Monthly Newsletter July 2014 Volume 5, No 5
Career changer banks on a different kind of note taking Great Southern Institute of Technology student Kirsty Morgan is well on the way to a new career as a nurse. Making a career change is rarely without risk, but for Kirsty Morgan, mustering the courage to move from her job in a bank to a career in nursing was a nobrainer. As she progresses through her Diploma of Nursing course, the Great Southern Institute of Technology student reflects on her change of tack and acknowledges the wisdom
of a move to an area of work she loves. Kirsty was employed in an Albany bank but the attraction of a career in nursing influenced her decision to enrol in the Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations last year, a precursor to the diploma course she started this year. “I rethought my career because I wanted to
be doing something for others,” Kirsty said. “A career as a nurse brings diversity, you’re not doing the same thing every day, and there are a lot of individual challenges,” she said. “Doing the Certificate IV was good because it gave me a great introduction and helped me to gain entry to the Diploma of Nursing.” Continued on page 2
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Career changer banks on a different kind of note taking From page 1 Hospital and Bethel Baptistcare were Despite the hectic pace of the first also invaluable, Kirsty said, for handsfew weeks, when she had little free on experience. time while completing assignments, “Being in a professional environment Kirsty said studying had not been as was very different to learning in the daunting as she had anticipated. classroom,” Kirsty said. “I hadn’t studied since 2009, This industry experience had but going back was easier than I been enhanced, she added, by thought,” she said. the excellent training delivery in “And the hard work the contemporary I rethought my pays off because environment of the when you get out on career because Albany Regional practical placements, Health Trade Training I wanted to it all starts to make Centre located next to be doing sense,” she said. the institute at North Kirsty acknowledged Albany Senior High something for the help of the School. others. institute’s Aboriginal “It’s set up to mimic Programs branch for the hospital, and the support and encouragement along modern facilities definitely helped,” the way. she said. “They helped a lot with the The hardworking and affable financial side, with applications and young woman anticipates finishing enrolments, and there was tuition her studies in mid-2015 with a available – I didn’t need it, but it was qualification which will take her into a nice to know it was there if I did,” she rewarding position in the health sector, said. and the prospect of a bright future in a She also appreciated the help of her vocation where she is clearly at home. nursing lecturers. Kirsty said she could branch out “They were always approachable once she had her qualification, but and helpful, even out of hours,” Kirsty she was still open to the idea of said. further study, which could include the Her practical placements at Albany degree in nursing.
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Jen Gillett, Paul Kelly, Michael Dolphin and Alan Clancy admire the website the students produced for the Albany 4WD Club.
4WD club’s fast track to new site Tackling live projects for external clients is a true test of a student’s capabilities once they enter the workforce. For two design and media students, the opportunity to produce a website for the Albany 4WD club was a valuable project which tested their knowledge, innovation and tenacity. When Albany 4WD club secretary Alan Clancy approached Media and Design Lecturer Paul Kelly with the prospect of the web design project, diploma students Jen Gillett and Michael Dolphin were eager to take it on. Jen explained she was taking the Diploma of Graphic Design and Michael was studying for the Diploma of Interactive Digital Media, which meant they took responsibility for their own area of specialisation, each of which complemented the other for this particular project. “I have been working on the design side – the part that people see and which creates
the initial impression of the site,” Jen said. “Michael is taking care of the functional side, the part that makes it all work,” she said. Alan explained the brief was simply to produce a website, and he was happy to relay ideas from members and listen to suggestions from the students. “Before this arose, club members discussed what they wanted,” Alan said. “We already had a website but it wasn’t working, we had no control over it and it was out of date,” he said. Since their first briefing in March, the students have met with Alan every fortnight to discuss progress, source information and access images taken by the members. They have also corresponded frequently by email. Jen explained they had to determine first who the site was to be used by. “It is aimed at two groups – club members and the community,” Jen said. Continued on page 5
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From the MD’s Desk Welcome back to everyone who took the opportunity for a few days off during the semester break, I hope you relaxed and enjoyed it. With Semester 2 about to kick off the rest of the year, we have a busy few months to look forward to. 31 October Our institute has a big day planned for 31 October, when we will celebrate the 40th anniversary, and Ministers Hames and Redman will attend to officially open the new Health Sciences and Community Services block. Preparations are well underway, and I will keep you informed of progress. Capital works Staff will move into the Health Science block in a week or two, and the subsequent refurbishment of A and M Blocks will be completed by mid-October. Open day I’m pleased to see everyone has been working hard towards their displays and activities for our open day on 8 August. This gives us an excellent opportunity to show what we can offer to people of all ages. PACD A whole-of-institute professional development
day will be held on Friday 6 February. The theme will be Academic Leadership into the 21st Century. We will explore the implications of the year ahead and the influence of information technologies on our business practices. Cassie Farnell in HR will send out a Survey Monkey to everyone for individual input. As Camp Quaranup is unavailable on that date, we will hold the event at our Albany campus and divert venue hire savings into the afternoon activities. Food will be served in George’s, where we will also enjoy a sundowner to wind up the day. Emerging leaders’ forum Our under 40s, as the leaders of tomorrow, will gather on 28 July for a forum to discuss issues that shape the future of our institute. This session, which will be run by training program consultant Hannah Fitzhardinge, will be the first of an ongoing program. Regions Ken McKinnon and I have been travelling around the regional campuses to talk to the coordinators about new purchasing guidelines. These permit the institute to purchase $250,000
without involving Building Management and Works, but purchases are subject to audit. Prompted by a productive visit to the Shire of Cranbrook in May, Chris Jones, Justine Bradney and I visited the Shire of Kojonup last week to discuss the organisation’s training needs and opportunities. Our institute already has a connection with the Shire, as Shire President Ronnie Fleay sits on our Governing Council. We met with Ronnie and CEO Rick MitchellCollins, who has extensive experience in waste management. Rick will visit our institute to impart his knowledge on this topic, as we are considering including waste management courses on scope. Sustainability New initiatives include a water fountain outside the café foyer to replace the one inside, which was old and creating a slip hazard. After the digging work at the Albany campus has been completed, a series of information signs will be installed near each of our major sustainability initiatives. HR At a recent Consultative Committee meeting, a proposal was made to expand membership to include a portfolio manager and an additional support staff member. Continued on page 5
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From page 4 Staff are invited to express their interest in these positions. Music Music students have benefited from the excellent relationship the section has with the White Star, by performing at open mic nights. This allows the students to develop their stagecraft skills as well as honing their performance, and they took full advantage of this opportunity over three weeks at the end of Semester 1. Horticulture Garden tourism is becoming a burgeoning industry in Australia, as it is overseas.
5 Horticulture Lecturer Terry Madden recently attended a workshop on the subject at King’s Park, where he learnt how garden tourism can help the local economy, what the visitor is looking for, building garden tourism in the community and lessons from around the world. Enrolments Enrolment figures are showing roughly the same as at this time last year, which is pleasing. We might achieve profile, but we must focus on resulting completely before the end of the year so adjustments can be made in early January. Finally, we have much to look forward to during this semester, and I wish you all the best as you gear up for the second half of the year. Happy reading, Lidia
4WD club’s fast track to new site From page 3 Jen and Michael then worked together on the project, incorporating members’ photographs and ideas, and even modernised the club’s existing logo to complement the tones and image of the new site. They acknowledged Paul’s valuable guidance which had rescued them on occasion. Michael said he would now be working on a content management system tailored for the site, a task which
would take most of the rest of the year. This would then be followed by training sessions for people editing the site until they were confident. “Until that is done, we will make any changes for them,” he said. The new site emphasises the spectacular coastal scenery accessible by 4WD vehicles, which Jen said was a major point of difference between Albany and other 4WD clubs. Once the site was
finished and tested, Alan met the students and gave the final product the thumbs up. He said the pair had responded to the brief and the project had been exemplary. He would also recommend other sporting and social clubs to work with the institute’s students on similar projects. “It was a very straightforward process,” Alan said, clearly delighted at the finished product. “It’s been great – magic,” he said.
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The Busy Bee Creations group show off some of their collection which will go on sale at the end of the year.
Workshop buzzes with creativity Since the start of the year, the aptly named Busy Bee Creations students have been working their magic with fabric in myriad designs and colours from their workshop in B Block. For the industrious group, who are studying for their Certificate I in Industrial Skills, the program is an opportunity to learn about business basics including planning, design, production, marketing and the allimportant financial side of the enterprise. Under the guidance of Clothing Production Lecturer Robyn Wills, the students are working towards a big end-of-year sale for people to buy practical and useful articles for around the home and ideal Christmas gifts. Though the students’ high output is impressive, Robyn said quality work was paramount, though this presented no challenge to the dedicated group. They proudly showed off their gift range including scarves, nappy clutches, luggage
labels, funky aprons, elegant bags, animal doorstops, wine bottle covers and plastic bag holders which come in quirky giraffe, cow or chook designs. Table runners, jazzy Christmas trees and fabric bowls are part of their festive collection, and in the children’s range, alice bands, hair clip holders, soft toys and play capes for superheroes are some of the colourful items. Even the family pet is well catered for with soft, warm blankets, and a recent promotion for dog jackets had gone very well, Robyn said. Some accessories are being sold through Better Pets and Gardens in Albany. The group can tailor pieces to individual needs and colour choices, and although they expect to be busy at the Christmas stall, they welcome customers throughout the year at the clothing production room. Now in its third year, the program is funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.
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All roads lead to our training These pictures depict how our corporate car fleet will look with the new signage.
Your regional TAFE
Our 15 fleet cars travel more than 400,000 kilometres around the region every year, making them potential travelling billboards. From now on, our new cars will be emblazoned with our logo and a splash of our corporate colours to spruik the institute’s training wherever staff travel. This builds brand awareness and boosts our position as the region’s largest training provider. To reduce the overall cost, signwriting will be staged to apply only to new cars, so it
will be a few years before all our fleet is branded. The downside, of course, is that poor drivers will be instantly recognisable as regional TAFE Your belonging to our institute. Cars will spend their first day with the signwriter before they are pressed into service, and at the end of their life with us, they will have their signs removed. The first car to sport the new signs will be delivered to the institute at the end of this year.
Check out what’s happening at Your Regional TAFE
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TryTech students with the cubby house they made as part of their five-week course in carpentry and joinery.
Group’s pride in charitable project A team project which is no doubt bringing joy to one young member of the community was recently completed by a group of Year 10 Try Tech students at Great Southern Institute of Technology. The students, who are taking the Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment, grasped the opportunity to take on a project to build a cubby house during their fiveweek course in carpentry and joinery. As part of the TryTech program, the
youngsters from local high schools attend the institute one day a week to gain hands-on experience in a variety of trades. Trying their hand at building and construction, welding, tiling, cabinetmaking, plumbing, bricklaying, fitting and turning, automotive and horticulture allows the students to explore each area and gain an insight into each trade as a career. Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer Drew Young said the group spent the first week honing their skills in a
measuring, marking, cutting and chiselling exercise. “During the next four weeks, the students worked on their project,” Drew explained. “The students worked in pairs and were assigned tasks to complete,” he said. These included building wall and floor framing, pitching a small gable roof, constructing a door and window frame with architraves, cladding walls, sheeting the roof and painting. Continued on page 9
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Group’s pride in charitable project From page 8 “I was very impressed with the skills the students demonstrated, and the way they worked individually and as a team to complete the final product,” Drew said. “There was a real sense of accomplishment amongst the guys as the last bit of cladding got nailed on in the last 15 minutes of their allocated time,” he added. “Well done, lads!” The cubby house has since been sold and the proceeds donated to Variety WA to help children in need. For more information on the TryTech program, phone The finished cubby house, a tribute to the skills of the coordinator Rod Connell on enthusiastic group of TryTech students. 9892 8782.
Beauty therapy group gets the gong In the lead-up to the aromatherapy unit of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy, lecturer Alison Sharpe and her class visited Mount Romance. The visit was organised for the students to see how Indigenous oils are made from sandalwood Following a tour of the sandalwood factory, the group enjoyed a relaxing session of gonging in Mount Romance’s famous cone.
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Trying trades turns out a treat For an enthusiastic group of high school students, a three-day trade taster at Great Southern Institute of Technology gave them valuable experience and a hands-on feel for plumbing, carpentry and bricklaying. The Try a Trade program, funded by the Construction Training Fund, was attended by mostly Year 9 students of Albany Senior High School and Great Southern Grammar. This funding allows students in Years 9 and 10 to make better-informed decisions about careers in construction and choosing VET in Schools courses to help them on their way. Program Coordinator Rod Connell said he had been particularly impressed with the group’s enthusiasm and excellent attitude to their lessons, and to the work safety instructions which had preceded daily activities. He said some had indicated they would come back next year to take the year-long TryTech program, under which they would attend the campus one day a week for a greater insight into a wider variety of trades. Carefully chiselling a piece of timber to make a quarter joint, Bryce Jackson explained he was trying to get it nice and flat before gluing it. He said he had a particular interest in the plumbing, though, at which he had tried his hand on the first day. “I enjoyed welding and working with metals,” Bryce said. “I might look at metal fabrication or plumbing next year, or I might come and do TryTech,” he said. Plumbing was also Preston Wright’s favourite activity, although he said he had particularly enjoyed the atmosphere in the workshops, and he was keen to try the bricklaying on the last day. “I’m looking forward to getting dirty and learning how to mix cement,” Preston said. In the bricklaying workshop, Daniel Willmott was quickly getting the hang of it, though this was his first attempt. Continued on page 11
Preston Wright.
Cody Harris.
Robert Smith.
Bryce Jackson.
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Tom Edwards and Keane Griffiths.
Trying trades From page 10 He was particularly taken with the Try a Trade program for the variety of skills, which he believes will help when he goes to work on the family farm. Daniel said using oxy equipment to heat up copper piping in the plumbing class was his favourite activity, though he had taken useful skills from every session. Jake Condren was another aficionado of the plumbing class.
“We did welding, constructed a circuit and did pressure testing,” Jake said. “It’s like a puzzle putting things together and making sure it’s all in line – you have to use your brain,” he said. Jake, whose father is an electrician, is keen to take up a trade but he is still deciding which one he wants to work in. “Plumbing’s fun and so far, bricklaying seems fun as well,” he said. Preston Wright summed up the feeling of the lively and dedicated group as they wound up their last day in the workshops of the Albany campus. “It’s been brilliant,” he said. Jake Kondakov.
Jake Condren.
Daniel Willmott.
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Keeping abreast of the latest developments and best practice in industry is a primary aim of Great Southern Institute of Technology lecturers and program coordinators. Students enrolling in courses can be confident they are receiving up-todate training to industry standards, and employers can expect a level of competence from those trained on our campuses. All lecturers are encouraged to participate in industry consultation and attend seminars and conferences, and portfolio budgets allow for professional and career development opportunities. The Gazette’s series of articles featuring staff committed to providing cutting-edge training continues this month with the focus on Dental Assisting Lecturer Jenni Eatt.
Jenni sinks her teeth into training The tropical climate of Christmas Island provided welcome respite from the chilly Albany winter for Great Southern Institute of Technology Dental Assisting Lecturer Jenni Eatt last month. Jenni’s junket was in the name of work – she was there to assess Christmas Island resident and trainee Azura Abu Hassan, who is taking Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Azura works at the island’s oral health clinic, which is operated by Indian Ocean Territories Health Service, an administration unit of the Federal Government. Jenni said this was her second visit to the island to assess Azura, who started her three-year traineeship last year, under a contract the institute had with Indian Ocean Group Training. Jenni is impressed by the standard of training Azura receives from the dental team. “It is a unique environment,
Jenni Eatt.
the centre is different to government clinics on the mainland,” Jenni said. “And the workplace supervision of the trainee is second to none.” The Christmas Island visits have broadened Jenni’s experience, but she is also committed to continual
professional development closer to home. While Jenni has frequent contact with trainee dental assistants and their employers, she also attends seminars and subscribes to industry journals to maintain currency of practice. Continued on page 13
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Jenni sinks her teeth into training From page 12 This is particularly necessary as dentists move to digital technology. This has been reflected in changes to the unit ‘Assisting with Dental Radiography’ which is part of the course. This will answer the training requirements of surgeries such as the oral health clinic on Christmas Island, which have upgraded to a digital orthopantomogram (OPG) machine, for panoramic jaw scans. Jenni said the advantage of this machine for patients was the lower dose of radiation and the ease of transferring records.
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To keep up to date with industry, Jenni also works in the area in which she trains people, so a recent two-week stint in a local dental practice brought its rewards. “The practice had recently moved to digital, and the hands-on experience was useful for refreshing my manual skills as well,” Jenni said. “And the materials and techniques are often changing,” she said. “It was a win-win because I could help the surgery during a period of staff shortage and get the experience.” She plans to work in the practice again to learn to assist with the operation of a new soft tissue laser, which will give her another skill to pass on to her students. Jenni said the institute provided good support to lecturers gaining industry
experience, and as an institute employee working in industry, she was not financially disadvantaged. In addition to dental assisting – a course which is delivered by only two state training providers in WA – Jenni has also lectured in massage, aged care, allied health, first aid and preparation for nursing education, and keenly participates in professional development in those areas as well. She recently attended the annual Australian Association of Massage Therapists conference in Brisbane, to keep abreast of developments in massage techniques and products. And to maintain her currency for first aid lecturing, Jenni also recently started as a volunteer ambulance officer with St John in Albany.
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Access All Areas with Wendy Macliver
Great Southern Institute provides study support to help all students be successful. If you would like some help with your course or have study or access needs due to a disability or medical or mental health condition, come and see me at Customer Services, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Phone me on 9892 8741 or email wendy.macliver@ gsit.wa.edu.au. As the Study Support Coordinator and Disability Officer at the institute, I can
Support to help you succeed help arrange the support you need, and all enquiries are confidential. Assistance may include books and learning materials in electronic format or large print, individual support such as a note-taker, tutor or in-class assistant, ergonomic chairs or equipment, computer access or literacy software, or regular contact to track how you are going. Appointments can be made for students at our regional campuses. Let us support you to be successful.
Safety First With Rick Muller
Map out your evacuation in an emergency
Emergencies are part of life and as a business, we are unable to prevent emergencies from happening. However our new maps can supply you with vital information during an emergency. Recently all A4 maps and emergency procedures were replaced with new updated A3 evacuation maps indicating alarm tones, exits, evacuation routes, assembly points and other critical emergency information. Next time you pass one, take a minute to familiarise Occupational Health and Safety Officer Rick Muller yourself with emergency procedures and equipment in points out one of the new emergency information maps on the wall in L Block. the area.
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Slipper sloppers go for gold
Judging by the funky and flamboyant footwear staff sported last Thursday, we’re an adventurous lot, though it’s usually only in the privacy of our own homes. Our Slippers Day at the Albany campus brought us – and our slippers – out of the closet, all in the name of charity. Those brave enough to sloth around in their slippers or ugg boots for the day paid a gold coin to the Heff ‘N’ Puffers Relay for Life team. And those who were too shy or forgetful coughed up two gold coins. A grand total of $234.65 was raised, which was an amazing effort as many staff were on leave. Plans are for another dressup day soon, for which our intrepid whip-cracker Carolyn Heffernan will be announcing the details and encouraging everyone to join in.
Slippers of note were Tanielle Sherwood’s cute little pandas, Ken McKinnon’s pink mules with white hearts, and Noeline Anderson’s neon shaggy uggs. Even those more conservative members of staff wearing brown and black still enjoyed toasty toes for the day.
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Creativity in cooking for a crowd A three-term cookery course has been well received by a group of students attending the institute’s training kitchen once a week. The students are taking the Certificate I in Industrial Skills, part of a Creative Catering program funded by the Department of Training and Workforce for people with disability. The course is introducing the group to the various aspects of cooking for commercial operations. It has included lessons in work health and safety, knife skills, food temperature, French terms, and operation of equipment the participants are likely to encounter when working in commercial kitchens. Following recipes and instructions is a vital aspect of the course, so students, some of whom are helped by their carers, are given a demonstration from Cookery Lecturers Mark Crabtree and Steve Speight at the start of each lesson before Ronnie Koster prepares the chocolate recreating the dishes in the allotted time. Continued on page 17 hedgehog for dessert.
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Cooking for a crowd From page 16 Mark said the students learnt theory as well as practice, with the emphasis on technique rather than speed. Preparing a main course dish of shepherd’s pie and a chocolate hedgehog for dessert, the students were busily weighing, sifting, mixing and chopping. Brodie Cox, who has worked in a commercial kitchen at an aged care facility, said while the course was an excellent introduction to catering, it had included several dishes he would cook at home. “It gives you good skills for living independently as well as for work,” Brodie said. Ronnie Koster said the program had been easier than she had expected. “I’m really enjoying it,” Ronnie said. “I’d like to do more training – I’ll take Certificate II next year if I can,” she said. Above: Cookery Lecturer Steve Speight helps William Emery to weigh out ingredients. Left: Cookery Lecturer Mark Crabtree shows Jason Ball how to use the food processor.
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Take time out on Stress Down Day Friday 25 July is Lifeline’s annual Stress Down Day. This year’s theme is to reduce stress using the power of laughter. So laugh more to stress less! To stress down, you are encouraged to have fun with work or school mates, friends and family. Why not organise an event for Stress Down Day that will bring a smile to your face and others. Stress is very normal, natural and is a necessary physical and mental response by the body to challenges. It is experienced by everyone and there is nothing wrong with stress itself; however, stress can be a problem when we experience too much of it. Everyone is affected by, and manages, stress differently. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to remove the stress or stressors, but it is possible to take steps to strengthen your ability to handle stress. The sooner stress is identified, the sooner steps can be taken to manage it. Being physically active relieves stress by addressing both the physical and psychological symptoms, so going outside for a walk and some fresh air will help, especially if it’s with someone who can listen to you ‘debrief’ or distract you. Strong networks with friends and family can provide important support when things get tough. It may also help to re-evaluate your commitments; are you over-committed and taking on too much, or do you need to make a commitment to doing more of the things you enjoy? On Stress Down Day 2014, make sure you take some time out with friends and family and have a laugh. Enjoy yourself and see what a difference it makes to your stress levels, and that of others. For more information and to register your event for Lifeline go to www.stressdown.org.au.
Find more time for activities you enjoy.
Playtime brings down stress levels.
Pyjamas and slippers in the boardroom – why not if it makes you laugh?
This column courtesy of Great Southern Population Health. For more information, phone 9842 7500 (Albany) or 9821 6287 (Katanning).
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Seeds
OF SUSTAINABILITY
New building reaches the stars A Green Star feasibility study was carried out for the new health science building before construction started. The objective of the study was to create a plan to determine the most cost-effective way to achieve a building that is equivalent to a four-star Green Star rating. Information provided by the consultants indicates that an additional 4 per cent of the construction value has been spent in order to achieve this rating. Environmental initiatives incorporated into the building include the following: • Level A GECA-certified carpets and flooring. The GECA certification is an Australian environmental labelling program that certifies the environmental performance of these products and is extensively used as the basis for ‘green’ procurement in Australia. • Loose furniture is GECA certified. • Hydraulic services designed to minimise energy and water usage. Specific areas of the design include Water Efficiency and Labelling Standards (WELS) approved tapware and fixtures, and sanitary drains configured for future grey water diversion.
• Six-star urinals, taps, toilets and showers. • The building fabric that includes roof, floors, walls and glazing have been designed to meet the building envelope for the Albany climate zone rating. • High-performance façade (glazing and insulation). • T5 lights with lighting zones no greater than 100 square metres. • The mechanical ventilation has been designed to automatically shut down when rooms are not in use. The system is also air cooled, so no water-based heat rejection system has been provided, reducing the potential for energy consumption. • Sub-surface irrigation, mulch and use of native plants. • Ample daylight through use of appropriate glazing. • A 1-kilolitre rainwater tank installed to service the water requirements of student toilets. • Provision of bike racks. • Shower installed to promote the use of walking and riding bicycles to work. – Neil Augustson
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HR News With Paula Pattinson
The recruitment freeze ended on 30 June 2014 and normal recruitment and advertising actions are now able to resume. However, there have been no new advertisements so far. Positions Advertised • L2 Executive Support Officer 0.5 FTE (closed 7 April) – Cassie Farnell was successful • L3 PACD Coordinator 0.5 FTE (closed 7 April) – Cassie Farnell was successful • Internal ASL1 and ASL2 positions (closed 14 April) – There were only three applicants and all were successful (ASL1 - Simon London, ASL2 – Robyn Wills and Brad Eastough) • Internal EOI L1 Apprenticeship Support Officer 0.4 FTE (closed 16 June) – no applicants Congratulations Cassie, Simon, Robyn and Brad. New staff A warm welcome is extended to the following new or recommencing staff: • Liz Fay, Casual Clerical Student Support, Albany • Bolivia Wellstead, Casual Lecturer ESL, Albany • Kim Gates, Casual Lecturer Try Tech, Albany Long term absences To those staff who are taking long-service leave, we hope you enjoy your welldeserved break. Staff exiting • Jonathan Marwick, ASL2 Lecturer Land Management, finished on 4 July • Rebecca Forster, Lecturer Community Services, finished on 18 July Wishing you all the very best for the future.
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