Information Media and Telecommunications

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Information Media and Telecommunications

"The Information Media and Telecommunications Division includes units mainly engaged in: creating, enhancing and storing information products in media that allows for their dissemination; transmitting information products using analogue and digital signals (via electronic, wireless, optical and other means); providing transmission services; and/or operating the infrastructure to enable the transmission and storage of information and information products." (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006, Division J: Information Media and Telecommunications, Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZIC), [online], Available at: http://url.edna.edu.au/XqNb)."
  • NSW Utilities & Electrotechnology ITAB: Conference papers 2008
    • The New South Wales Utilities and Electrotechnology Industry Training Advisory Body (ITAB) has collected presentations from the 2008 conference Making Training Work. Issues covered include: TAFE in the 21st Century; the relationship between industry,and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) relationships; Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); workforce development; User Choice funding;regional skills needs; and language and literacy in the workplace.
  • National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA)
    • The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA)is the peak body of the electrotechnology industry. There is information here about careers and apprenticeships, information for consumers, safety, cabling industry code, publications, links, job search, and excellence awards.
  • Skill shortages in electrotechnology
    • This report presents an overview of the electrotechnology industry and the industry sectors employing skilled electrotechnology tradespople. There is also a brief summary of key statistics, research findings,evidence identifying specific areas of skill shortage, and skill set needs for the electrotechnology. Findings are: a current shortage exists in electrotechnology; rapid changes in high technology areas are occurring; new apprenticeships do not fill the gaps in the demand for voice and data communications tradespeople; and employer investment in training remains low.
  • New apprenticeships in electrotechnology
    • This document presents a summary of the findings of the project Employment engagement with new apprenticeships in the electrotechnology industry. It provides a brief description of the electrotechnology industry; key findings and influences; and drivers of employer engagement including firm size, business style, financial incentives, and use of group training companies.
  • NSW utilities and electrotechnology ITAB
    • The purpose of this demonstration was to develop and pilot a mobile phone based e-learning solution for the reporting and validation of the on-the-job training and work experience undertaken by electrical apprentices known as Profiling. This project integrated Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology and delivered learning and assessment materials via enabled mobile phones.
  • Turning Point
    • The Australian Flexible Learning Framework commissioned research into mobile learning as a new practice in flexible learning. The Turning Point Project involved: research into youth engagement with mobile learning, the production of film shot on a mobile device, the production of film for display on a mobile device, research into the different types of Bluetooth technology, research into the transfer of data to a range of mobile devices. The website includes: case studies, films, tools and tips, and the final report.
  • ElectroComms and energy utilities: Industry strategic skills statement for recruitment, skilling and retention. Final draft
    • The purpose of this document is to review strategies that will ensure a skilled workforce into the future; and provide an integrated career path that encompasses recruitment, education, and retention of skilled workers. Findings include: the need to develop an industry workforce plan and program, a career structure, a communications strategy, and a recruitment and skilling framework. There is also a requirement to recruit industry practitioners for teaching or mentoring roles.
  • UEE06: Electrotechnology training package
    • This report provides recommendations for the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills (EKAS) units for electricians. These Competency Standard Units (CSUs) are included in the Electrotechnology Training Package (UEE06).

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