Monday, 27 February 2012

Ever wondered what was happening...

...on this day in history?  Specifically, in New Zealand history?  This is a nifty site where you can not only see what was happening on any given day, but you'll also learn a lot about the history of our country!



Thursday, 16 February 2012

Behavioural Safety - Human Behaviour


Human behaviour has a direct influence on safety in many aspects of life - at work, in the home, on the road, in the air and at sea.  What is meant then, by behaviour?

Behaviour is defined as:
  • How a person conducts themselves
  • The demeanour and manners of an individual
  • An observable action of a person
The causes of human behaviour are associated with attitude, personality, motivation and memory, together with those pyhsical and mental characteristics which constitute a person and his environment.

Protecting ourselves and others from harm is second nature to most people.  Let’s face it, we don’t intentionally plan to have an accident, the question is how do we plan and behave so we don’t have them?  Individuals and organisations have a lot of responsibility from legislative compliance to company, individual and team performance requirements. The bottom line is how people choose to behave, what they choose to do or not do is what makes the difference.

Every organisation in today’s business environment wants and expects safe working practices.  This course will explore some of the core beliefs, values and habits that promote a safe workplace.

Interested?  Want to know more about holding a Behavioural Workplace Health & Safety course in your workplace?  Please contact us today.


Source: Macquarie Training and 'Human Factors and Behavioural Safety', Jeremy Shanks.


Thursday, 9 February 2012

How are qualifications achieved in the workplace?


Are you already in a Business Administration - Project Management - Management role, and have loads of skills and many years of experience, but don't hold a formal qualification?  Would you like to get qualified but don't want to have to take time off work, or spend your nights and weekends studying?

Macquarie Training has the perfect solution for you.  Our workplace based qualifications seek to draw out the knowledge you already hold, rather than make you learn things you don't need to know.  You will complete assessments not by studying, but by providing evidence of your current competency.

To find out what that all means, please contact us for more information.

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Waitangi Day


Hope everyone had a great Waitangi weekend!  Do you know the history behind Waitangi Day?  It is quite a controversial time in the history of New Zealand.  Click here to find out more...

Thursday, 2 February 2012

MT Summer Newsletter


Have you read our summer newsletter?  If not, catch up on our happenings here.  Enjoy!