Written by Dr Vicki Gardiner, General Manager, Engineers Australia, Tasmania.
Welcome to 2017, I trust that you had the opportunity to stop and spend some quality time with your loved ones over the break and are now well rested, looking forward to a healthy and prosperous year.
This year, we are focusing on rolling out the recommendations from Engineers Australia’s Tasmanian Workforce Development Plan, including consultation workshops, working groups, and engaging with government, industry and academia to ensure we secure the future of the State by having a vibrant and innovative engineering industry.
With the start of a new year brings an opportunity for you to remain current and competent, and plan your professional development.
Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program is full of opportunities to increase your knowledge, skills and professional connections and over the next few weeks there is something on offer for every stage of the career lifecycle.
Changes to the Building Act – 9 February
Understand the changes to the Building Act and how they will affect engineering practitioners. Visit the event listing for more information.
Securing Tasmania’s Energy: Supplementary Generation Project – 14 February
Learn about Hydro Tasmania’s Supplementary Generation Project in response to the unstable energy supply in recent times. Visit the event listing for more information.
Chartered Status Information Session – 16 February
Find out all you need to know about applying for Chartered Status and becoming a Chartered Engineer, an internationally recognised credential. Visit the event listing for more information.
Engineers Australia, Tasmania’s New Office Grand Opening – 1 March
Visit Engineers Australia brand new state-of-the-art office designed for an enhanced member experience and learn about the Australian Engineering Excellence Award winning project, Internet of Stings from Data 61, CSIRO. Visit the event listing for more information.
How to practise competently, a graduate event – 8 March
Specifically for graduates, this seminar discusses the professional skills you will need to develop to enter and navigate the workforce. Visit the event listing for more information.
There will also be more CPD sessions across the state in Burnie and Launceston and as well as Hobart with the Regional Committees re-focusing their efforts this year.
Finally, we continue to inspire the next generation of Tasmanians to pursue engineering with our schools program, Futures in Engineering, with Defence Force Recruiting, the University of Tasmania and Australian Maritime College.
To find out what CPD is on offer throughout the year including webinars and conferences, visit the events calendar.
Image: professionals at a seminar, iStock.