Short Courses
Appita offers a number of short courses for the benefit of the career development of people in the pulp, paper and associated industries. Our current program includes:
In addition Appita provides specialist courses. These have included courses on Coating, Printing, Environmental Management, Programmed Maintenance, Recycling, and Deinking, a Paper Machine Operations Course in conjunction with Omni Continental. Courses generally run for one or two days and are conducted by local and international experts. Comprehensive notes are provided. | Watch this space for your 2010 short course brochure coming soon |
Courses Coming up
Australia
Presentation Skills 1 SeminarFriday 26th March 2010 Appita latest course. Whether you are presenting proposals or recommendations, your ability to present is crucial. This practical one day presentation skills training workshop is for people who want to present effectively and inspire their audience to take action. Some of the key points covered are setting clear presentation goals, how to prepare and structure a convincing presentation, deliver a presentation using appropriate body language, speech, voice and visual aids, building a rapport and engaging the audience, overcoming nerves and making best use of your performance and the ability to handle questions effectively. |
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New Zealand
ABC's of Pulp & PaperTuesday 16th March 2010 This one day course is designed for people who are new to the pulp and paper industry and who want to know the basics of how pulp and paper is made and what the products are used for. It is also highly recommended for people working in non-manufacturing roles in the industry, such as forestry, woodchipping, administration, sales, marketing, IT and suppliers, who need to understand more about the processes, products and their applications. | |
Corrosion in the Pulp & Paper Industry 20 - 21 May 2010 The course covers corrosion in all areas of the pulp and paper mill (kraft liquors, digesters, recovery boilers, bleach plant, mechanical pulping, NSSC and paper machines). Angela Wensley is the principal lecturer. Angela is well respected as an expert in the field. Appita ran this course in NZ in 2005 and 2007, and it was very well received by those who attended. |
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Appita is very keen to provide courses that you, the member, is interested in. If you have a need for a particular course, let us know. With the short course program for 2009, you will see we have included an Expression of Interest form. Please take a couple of minutes to complete this form.
Appita Courses are endorsed in Australia and New Zealand!
Most Appita Short Courses are endorsed by recognized training organizations. In Australia Riverina Insutitute endorses courses as TAFE PLUS. Course participants receive a TAFE PLUS Certificate, outlining components of the course which can be assessed at the workplace for credit towards National Competency Standards. In New Zealand, FITEC, the industry training organization, endorses courses where the knowledge gained may earn credits towards the National Certificate. In both countries we are working towards integration of some courses into the national curriculum.
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