Property & Build: August - September 2021

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TRAINING

August - September 2021

Infrastructure Skills Centre offers “work experience for a lifetime” The civil construction and infrastructure industry has teamed up with government, industry bodies and employers to help meet New Zealand’s infrastructural skills challenge

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he Infrastructure Skills Centre has been developed jointly by Fulton Hogan, the Ministry of Social Development, Civil Contractors New Zealand, the Construction Sector Accord and a range of civil construction employers to give New Zealanders a unique range of experiences. The first intake of 12 participants assembled in Christchurch today for an intensive six weeks, learning about the many aspects of infrastructure and the skills that underpin the 102safetynews.co.nz

industry. Trainees are employed prior to the course and will be mentored by the companies they are employed by throughout their training. There will be another intake in Auckland in October. The results will then be assessed and the concept refined as necessary for the future. Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Peter Silcock says the Infrastructure Skills Centre pilot was a great initiative, based on an existing model operating in Melbourne, with

the potential to significantly increase New Zealand’s ability to bring new people into the industry. “There are rapidly expanding work and careers opportunities in New Zealand’s infrastructure industry right now. This means we need better systems to ensure people start out with the right skills and knowledge for a successful career constructing and maintaining the country’s essential water, transport, energy and internet networks.” Fulton Hogan NZ Chief Executive Graeme Johnson

says the Centre aimed to give people an experience that set them up for a life-time in infrastructure – an across-the-board appreciation of the various skills required in building, operating and maintaining infrastructure. He says starting ‘on the tools’ after attending the Infrastructure Skills Centre, along with subsequent industry training, could lead to a diverse and satisfying career and be a stepping stone to managerial careers. “In our sector you can


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Is standardised training the way forward?

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Safety app a crucial element in building site safety

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Industry leader in soft fall protection on construction sites

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Cordless machines and safer technologies will save lives

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Safety focus on crane service standards

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What is workplace harassment and how to prevent it

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Scholarships supporting tomorrow’s health and safety leaders

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No better investment than chemical safety training

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Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral

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How to become a successful green business

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