Printing Industries National Manager, Learning and Development, Ian Walz, said five workshops were scheduled for Sydney and others would be scheduled for non metropolitan areas depending on expressions of interest received.
“It is really important that companies re-assess their power consumption and look at ways to become more energy efficient because these expected electricity price increases will have a significant impact on their bottom line,” he said.
“On top of that we are headed for a carbon constrained economy, so managing electricity consumption becomes an ever greater imperative.
“Printing Industries is trying to minimise this pain because it will become a very real economic threat for many businesses, particularly where margins are low and business conditions are challenging.”
Mr Walz said the course had been mapped to the competitive manufacturing competency unit MSACMT270A: use sustainable energy practices.
“This is a formal qualification and Certificates of Attainment will be provided to course participants on successful completion of classroom activities and submission of the Assessment Tasks and supporting information where necessary,” he said.
“Workshop participants will receive a comprehensive workbook as well as valuable resources including an Energy Tracking and Reporting Tool to assist with monitoring energy use and implementing energy efficiency initiatives.”
Mr Walz said additional advice and assistance would be offered to participants six months after course completion to review their progress and document the outcomes.
The course aims to provide companies with:
- Greater knowledge of the link between energy use and climate change.
- Improved knowledge and skills to conduct energy reviews in the workplace.
- Increased ability to develop, implement and assess Energy Conservation Plans.
- Improved understanding energy use across Australia and across different sectors.
- Improved awareness of energy use within the printing sector.
The courses are limited to 10 participants each and are scheduled for Thursday 21 July, Wednesday 3 August, Thursday 4 August, Wednesday 17 August, Thursday 18 August.
Registrations for the Sydney courses or expressions of interest for locations outside of the Sydney area should be directed to Ian Walz on (02) 8789 7362 E-mail: ian@printnet.com.au
The courses are being run by Printing Industries in partnership with the Office of Environment & Heritage NSW and SD Environmental Management.
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