A unique opportunity to receive specific commercial training and scenarios on how to be the lead negotiator from inception to completion of gas sale agreements, gas transportation agreements and joint venture agreements. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the unique mix of analytical, commercial and interpersonal skills required to be a competent negotiator. Analyse contractual terms, legal obligations, risks and liabilities. Determine the econ...

This 2-day course examines all aspects of rail operations to provide participants with a solid understanding and appreciation how operational requirements and goals affect and influence other rail disciplines, project outcomes and overall business performance. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the over-arching principles of rail operations management.Appreciate aspects and challenges which are not widely known or well understood by managers Ga...

This 2-day intensive course is designed to equip newcomers to the rail industry with a comprehensive overview of all the key aspects of their new field. From the basics of ‘what is a train’ to advanced concepts found in complex rail systems, the course addresses railway terminology, components of the railway, urban and freight railways, safety, rail operations, and economics of the rail industry. Participants will walk away with an...

A 1 day introduction to the high level principles and formal methods of risk assessment and analysis in design, developed by engineers, and its application to design in the rail industry. Key Learning Outcomes: On completion of the course, participants should be able to: Examine and address topical issues of design safety risk in the rail industry.Discuss the current and developing legislative requirements for rail design risk State how risks...

Build your understanding of the maritime industry through this comprehensive introduction to the commercial, technical and legal environment in which the Australian ports and the global shipping industry functions. Key Learning Outcomes: Review the industry from a global perspective, its terminology and stakeholders. Discover shippings commercial, logistical, economic and trade components. Recognise the fundamental technical issues of handling...

Shipbrokers are the key to a transaction between a ship owner and the shippers of cargo. The broker is involved in many stages of a deal: presenting the business to potential clients, negotiating the main terms of a contract, finalising the details of the contract and following the deal through. Brokers provide clients with market intelligence and advice. Charterparties are one of the key contracts used by brokers in the shipping industry ...

Electrification has many advantages over alternative forms of traction, but it requires significant capital expenditure for installation. This course will examine the business case for electrification over diesel traction, and the differences between various AC/DC systems. It is important to understand the significance of electrification in terms of an overall rail project, its role, influence and the changes that are/have to be made to ensure...

Summary: The Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo has grown to become the leading event in Australia dedicated to educating traders and investors of all levels. Description: Coupled with daily seminars from Australia’s leading experts and a host of other learning opportunities – your company can be assured we will attract the highly qualified audience you demand to generate a positive return on your investment.Generate hundr...

A practical case study led conference which explores strategies to help reduce hospital readmissions across Australia. The program for IIRs 5th Annual Reducing Hospital Readmissions & Discharge Planning Conference 2014 is currently in production, see the website for more details.

Having the community involved in policy, decision-making and service delivery is crucial to the authenticity of government, quality of policies and success in service delivery. This conference will explore innovative strategies for conducting evidence based decision making. Emphasis will be placed on building an appetite for engagement across your organisation, and embedding consistent monitoring across all your programs. Good community engage...