This comprehensive course is designed to enhance participants’ understanding and confidence with rail operations management, with insights into all key aspects of the discipline. Participants will be able to upgrade their knowledge of the general railway network, and how different parts of it interact and with particular reference to operations management, planning and train service requirements. The development of a train service from c...

Shipbrokers are the key to a transaction between a ship owner and the shippers of cargo. The broker is involved in many stages of a deal: presenting the business to potential clients, negotiating the main terms of a contract, finalising the details of the contract and following the deal through. Brokers provide clients with market intelligence and advice. Charterparties are one of the key contracts used by brokers in the shipping industry ...

This 2-day course examines all aspects of rail operations to provide participants with a solid understanding & appreciation how operational requirements & goals affect & influence other rail disciplines, project outcomes & overall business performance. Key Learning Outcomes Understand the over-arching principles of rail operations management. Appreciate aspects and challenges which are not widely known or well understood by man...

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...