Australian legislation now requires designers and project managers to demonstrate competence in EDSM as part of their mandatory licensing as a rail safety worker. This course will not only underpin the demonstration of the necessary skills, but provide unique insights and quality, practical guidance. Key Learning Outcomes: -- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of EDSM -- Appreciate risk in the context of the railway, design an...

Australian legislation now requires designers & project managers to demonstrate competence in EDSM as part of their mandatory licensing as a rail safety worker. This course will not only underpin the demonstration of the necessary skills, but provide unique insights & quality, practical guidance. Key Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of EDSM. Appreciate risk in the context of the railway, design and...

Intensive training for effective design and troubleshooting for handling bulk solids in silos, stockpiles, feeders and transfer chutes _ strategies for alleviating costly flow problems, and proven techniques to design equipment to improve efficiency, safety and reliability. Key Learning Outcomes: Review common flow problems (eg. bridging, ratholing, flooding, segregation). Understand silo/hopper/stockpile flow patterns (funnel, mass, expanded...

This annual conference held in Mount Isa is a significant opportunity for local, regional and national industry stakeholders to meet during 2 days, discuss current project developments and address issues to improve the great opportunities this important mineral province has to offer.

As Northern Australia continues to establish itself as a key military and strategic region for the ADF and its partners, further investment is needed to support the multitude of major defence projects and the necessary infrastructure required for their operation. The north has proven to be an attractive and resourceful location for defence/industry with close links to the Asia Pacific, a strong economy, existing military presence & capabil...

This 2-day intensive course is designed to equip newcomers to the rail industry with a comprehensive overview of all the key aspects of their new field. From the basics of ‘what is a train’ to advanced concepts found in complex rail systems, the course addresses railway terminology, components of the railway, urban and freight railways, safety, rail operations, and economics of the rail industry. Participants will walk away with an...

Build your understanding of the maritime industry through this comprehensive introduction to the commercial, technical and legal environment in which the Australian ports and the global shipping industry functions. Key Learning Outcomes: Review the industry from a global perspective, its terminology and stakeholders. Discover shippings commercial, logistical, economic and trade components. Recognise the fundamental technical issues of handling...

Following on from the success of our first UAVs in Resources Industry Conference this June, Informa is delighted to announce a broader scope UAVs event: UAVs in Resources, Utilities and Engineering – to take place on the 13-14 October 2014 at the Stamford Plaza, Brisbane. The use of UAVs in the mining, oil/gas industries and utilities sectors is increasing as new applications are discovered and developed. Enormous potential exists to rol...

A 1 day introduction to the high level principles and formal methods of risk assessment and analysis in design, developed by engineers, and its application to design in the rail industry. Key Learning Outcomes: On completion of the course, participants should be able to: Examine and address topical issues of design safety risk in the rail industry.Discuss the current and developing legislative requirements for rail design risk State how risks...

This course is designed to assist individuals throughout the financial, coal and petroleum industries understand CSG. The course will cover the entire CSG project spectrum, intended to provide an introduction to those who are new to the CSG industry yet show relevant case histories for those currently working on ongoing CSG projects. It will also provide detailed information to experienced CSG managers who are trying to optimise reserve bookin...