http://www.osmgroup.com.au/ OSM Innovative Training Solutions Articles http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4252 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4252 The unfortunate truth about working at height in the civil construction industry is that there is always the risk of fatality or injury. However, the good news is that the Australian Safety and Compensation Council has recently prepared a document, called National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in General Construction (General Falls Code) that aims to reduce the risk and provide a safer working environment. Fall prevention... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4251 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4251 It has recently been brought to our attention that the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA) are currently under review. The purpose of mutual recognition is to promote economic integration and increased trade between participants. It is one of a number of regulatory techniques available to governments to reduce regulatory impediments to the movement of goods and provision of services... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4250 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=4250 Osborne Mine is the latest client to have their underground trainers approved to deliver under OSM’s RTO. An innovative partnership was formed within the last month, between Osborne Mine and OSM, so that they would be able to use their own in-house trainers to conduct mining training and assessment under MNM05. Thus giving them the ability to up skill staff with their own trainers,... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3951 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3951 Involving your new and existing staff members in vocational training has countless benefits, both to your staff members and to your business. In business, staying competitive is the number one factor determining success in the market place. Staff members are the most important asset in any business. Keeping your staff motivated, confident and up to date with industry trends and new technology is essential to achieving your business... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3950 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3950 Name: Greg Holland Position: Trainer Development Manager Hobbies/interests: Fishing, golf, the footy, and spending time with his busy family, including his three children.   Moving from a successful career in the Air Force to the position of Trainer Development Manager with OSM Group, where Greg has been for the last four years, at first impressions seems like a “world apart”, however Greg says the... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3949 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3949 New employee induction and integration programs are absolutely vital in staff recruitment and retention. Done poorly, your new and potential employees will leave it wondering why on earth they even walked through your door. The overall purpose of an induction program, apart from familiarising your new staff with their new workplace, is hopefully to solidify their decision in choosing to join your organisation, as opposed to all the... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3952 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3952 AS far as the business community is concerned, the new Labor Government is finally reaching crunch time. Scott Murdoch | March 29, 2008 The Australian Almost five months after the landslide victory delivered Kevin Rudd to the Lodge but, more importantly for business, Wayne Swan to the Treasury, Australia's business leaders are ready to judge. The honeymoon period is effectively coming to an end and this week's Council of... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3644 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3644 If there was only one personal attribute that leads to productivity and job satisfaction among new employees, managers would argue that it would be confidence in one’s ability. With this in mind, the world’s largest gold producer, Barrick, has recently put in place measures to ensure that all new apprentices will be equipped with pre-employment knowledge to ensure they are confident and “work ready”... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3643 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3643 Name: Enzo Anziliero Position: Trainer Hobbies/interests: 4-wheel driving, camping, drinking beer, his family consisting of his wife, two kids and two dogs. Having experienced an horrific accident early on in his career, involving an industrial fan, a broken hand and the loss of a thumb, Enzo Anziliero, one of OSM’s WHSQ Approved trainers/assessors, enjoys sharing his “hands-on” industry knowledge and experience... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3642 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3642 Getting the most out of your training relies on a few things – a competent trainer who can connect with his students, having the right tools to optimize learning and, perhaps most importantly, being enthusiastic about it. Realising that you need to take further training for the occupation you have chosen can be daunting for some. This is because one’s expectations of what an upcoming training experience will be like... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3641 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3641 A national civil construction company is thrilled that they are now able to train staff with their own in-house trainers carrying out the training and assessing, and thus ensuring maximum flexibility and cost saving benefits. An innovative partnership was formed early this year between OSM and JMS (JJ McDonald & Sons Engineering) enabling JMS to use their own in-house trainers to conduct RTO registered training and assessment. As a... http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3156 http://www.osmgroup.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3156 Non-national tickets until you receive your new card or until 30 June 2008 National (high risk work) tickets until you receive a new renewable photographic licence in 2008-09. Non-national classes (eg loadshifting, earthmoving) For non-national classes, you will be sent a new wallet-sized plastic card with each of the classes you want to keep. National high risk classes (eg crane, rigging, scaffolding, boiler/machine operator, engine driver...