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Computer-based Training

Engineering & Manufacturing

E-learning to benefit engineering sector

The large student-to-teacher ratio in university classrooms results in students receiving little individual attention from lecturers. They also risk falling behind in their coursework, which is a contributing factor to the skills gap in South...

By: Yolandi Booyens

03 Aug 12

Vista Training Inc

Company Announcement: VISTA’s TruckLogic haul truck operator training program wins Suncor President’s Award

Suncor Energy recently awarded its training department and VISTA Training Inc. one of eight coveted President’s Operational Excellence Awards for the implementation of the innovative TruckLogic haul truck operator training curriculum at its oil...

Ikhaya Fundisa Techniskills Academy (Pty) Ltd (IFTA)

Company Announcement: Sandvik and IFTA invest in state of the art Computer-based Training and AssessementCentre

Sandvik has invested R400 000 towards a Computer-Based Training and Assessment Centre at the Roodepoort, Johannesburg, training centre of Ikhaya Fundisa Techniskills Academy (Pty) Ltd, the black-owned artisan training company.

Aerospace & Defence

Inside the Air Force’s Free State helicopter hub

The South African Air Force (SAAF) has, according to published sources, a fleet of about 90 helicopters. In terms of types, these are the Denel Oryx transport helicopter (the most numerous type), the Denel Rooivalk attack helicopter, the...

By: Keith Campbell

09 Dec 11

Education and Training

Computer-based programme to improve financial management of projects

Global project management education company Davis & Dean will expand its local service offering in the next two months when it introduces a computer-based simulation focused on the financial aspect of project management.

By: Tracy Hancock

15 Jul 11

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Solar energy system powers Diepsloot skills centre

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), the Department of Mineral Resources and cement manufacturer Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) have launched the Diepsloot skills development centre solar energy system, a R1,7-million project consisting of 75...

By: Jacqueline Holman

14 May 10

DEVELOPMENTS TO WATCH

Virtual work environment a reality

The Network IT4work virtual work environment in Germany focuses on the following activities: virtual work surface and workspace design; business-process management, ebusiness, emarketing, teleengineering, M-competence and telework; e-education...

By: Karel Smrcka

09 Nov 07

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Mechatronics course a step forward in alleviating skills shortage

Didactic, the Greek word meaning ‘to learn’ is quite an appropriate phrase todescribe the challenging task being undertaken by a localcompany to try and alleviate the skill shortages in the manufacturing industry. Festo Didactic South...

By: thamashni naidoo

28 Apr 06

Hitech Briefs - Karel Smrcka

The smart way forward for microchips

A self-timed microchip has been developed by scientists in the UK in a bid to make the use of smart cards more scure.

By: Karel Smrcka

14 Oct 05

Engineering & Manufacturing

Consulting firm opens a supply-chain academy

One of the major challenges facing organisations relying heavily on effective supply-chain management, is hiring and training enough people to keep up with this industry’s meteoric growth and development.

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Education The Training Room Online MD Kirsty Chadwick Suncor Energy TruckLogic VISTA Training Inc. Microsoft Sandvik 5th Dimension Technologies AgustaWestland Denel Mokopa QTT Davis & Dean South Africa Mineral Resources PPC Mooiplaas Pretoria Port Tiaan Ehlers Unlimited Energy Dolmar Festo Didactic South Africa Festo South Africa RF Self-Timed Solutions Accenture SA	Australia South Africa Canada Afghanistan Libya Mozambique Germany China Hungary Russia France Israel United Kingdom United States	E-learning Machinery Online Learning Platform Online Training Plant Machinery Haul Truck Operator Integrated Haul Truck Operator Large Oil Oil Assessment Solution Satellite Facilities Transport Tradi-tional Accounting Software Cement Manufacturer Development Management Electricity Electricity Supply Energy Energy System Solar Energy System Urban Management E - Business E-education Electronic Commerce Forward-looking Technologies Hand Tools Healthcare Internet-based Training Network-security Technologies Smart-card Technologies Telecommunications Solutions Telecommunications Technologies Value Chain Wearable Computing Control Systems Control Technology Electronics Learning Media Practice-orientated Teaching Media Realindustrial Equipment Sensoric And Hybrid Technologies Bank Secure Systems Similar Secure Devices Smart-card Chip Synchronous Digital Systems SynchronousnDigital Systems Learning Solutions Usual Travel Costs	Alexander Forbes Chadwick Bruce Rabe Sean Jones Chris Opperman Commanding Fritz Steyn Kevin Reynolds Robbie Buys Louis Botha Carina Van Zyl Riaan Redelinghuys Thembani Masilo Theo Covary Michael Zollner Tom Webster Sally Bean
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Computer-based Training E-Learning Simulation CBT Computer-based Training System Forward-looking Technologies Network-security Technologies Public Key Smart-card Technologies Telecommunications Technologies Virtual Reality Control Technology Fieldbus Protocols FieldbusnProtocols Sensoric And Hybrid Sensoric And Hybrid Technologies Smart-card Chip SPA Chip The Chip	Fort McMurray AFB Langebaanweg Kilburn Building Steve Temple	Microsoft Vista	Alberta Eastern Cape
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