Probably not, but advocates of this holistic training model swear that it’s far more effective than using traditional training methods alone. The 70:20:10 model is based on the idea that people learn more effectively when learning combines new information with retrieved knowledge (what the person already knows) and practical application (work experience). The approximate weighing […]
Author Archives: Glen Coventon
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Mar
Mar
A group of 10 people were doing a tour of an old chocolate factory. Their escort, Willy, mumbled a lot and spoke in riddles. The visitors wandered around the plant as they liked. Willy operated the transport equipment way too fast, but he did at least insist that the visitors wore the proper PPE – […]
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In response to advice from industry, the Resource and Infrastructure Industry (RII) Training Packages have changed. The changes have been endorsed by the National Skills Council and are in line with their revised standards for training packages. The new training packages look quite different from the previous RII09 version with the emphasis firmly on creating a more […]
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Nov
Nov
According to Safe Work Australia, muscle strains and sprains are the most common workplace injuries in Australia, accounting for almost a third of all reported injuries1. Most of these injuries are caused by lifting, pushing or pulling objects. Like any other hazard, the risks associated with manual handling and lifting should be identified using a […]
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Oct
Oct
A ‘Take 5’ is a simple but effective tool that can save you a lot of pain and your company a lot of money by minimising incidents and lost time injuries.
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Sep
Sep
When business gets quiet we tend to go into panic mode. One of the best tools to help you see the big picture is a SWOT analysis. In simple terms it is a list of pros and cons for your business, or more specifically a list of: Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities, and Threats. The benefit of […]
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Aug
Aug
Although every workplace has unique induction requirements, this article suggests two fundamental rules that should be applied when designing an employee induction.
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Oct
Oct
Sue Coventon was one of six Australian representatives at the IVETA (International Vocational Education and Training Association) August 21 to 24 conference in Malawi Africa.
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Mar
Mar
Bonikro has started training eleven local supervisors in Cert IV Surface Extraction Operations. The initial three week training session was a great success with all eleven employees successfully completing TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction.
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Feb
Feb
Employment, Skills and Mining Minister announced that TAFE Queensland will introduce new health and safety resources for it’s teachers and apprentices. One of these resources was the ‘TAFE Take 5’ booklet.
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Dec
Dec
Performance Training Pty Limited has been a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) since January 1, 1998. Initially we became an RTO to reassure our clients of our ability to provide quality training resources and to reinforce their confidence in our products. Over recent years, the purpose of our RTO has expanded resulting in a division of […]
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Nov
Nov
SCORM (Shareable Content Object Reference Model) is a widely accepted set of technical standards for the creation of online training, or e-learning, resources.
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