PMV Training

Funding Available in WA and QLD – August 2018

PMV has some very good news to share with our students this month. We are pleased to announce that we have secured funding in the state of Western Australia and Queensland for the courses summarised in the table below. It is a fantastic opportunity to take advantage of the subsidised training that could be available… Continue reading Funding Available in WA and QLD – August 2018

Electrical Installation Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018) – Updates

Updated Electrical Installation Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018) includes changes to reflect new technologies, equipment, and installation techniques. This article explores some of the most significant changes presented in the standard, and how they will impact Australian electrical installations. There is a six-month transition period from 26 June 2018 to January 2019. The transition period will… Continue reading Electrical Installation Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018) – Updates

Benefits of IoT for Consumers and Future Trend of IoT Devices

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) Prior to the discussion of benefits of IoT for consumers and businesses, this title question needs a clear answer. The Internet of Things, refers to billions of physical devices around the world connected to the internet and to each other, sharing data. Any physical object transforms into an… Continue reading Benefits of IoT for Consumers and Future Trend of IoT Devices

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) – Benefits and Limitations

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), describes a PV system, where solar PV modules are integrated within a building’s envelope, as opposed to conventional PV systems where modules are mounted on the top of existing roofs. Though BIPV products have been commercially available since the 1990s in Europe, Tesla’s recent release of aesthetically pleasing and competitively priced… Continue reading Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) – Benefits and Limitations

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) – Market and trends in Australia

Developing skills in PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming and fault-finding, is becoming critical with the increase of automation in the Australian industry. The oil & gas and the mineral processing industry mainly use PLC/ DCS control systems now. And electricians and engineers are expected to repair and troubleshoot these systems. Generally, older electricians and engineers… Continue reading Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) – Market and trends in Australia

Offshore Oil and Gas Industry – What Electrical Workers Need to Know

Safety of personnel and equipment is given the utmost importance in offshore oil and gas industry electrical installations, due to remoteness and higher emergency response times in the case of a catastrophic incident. The accommodation is limited for personnel on board. The equipment layouts are designed in compact modular format to optimize the footing and… Continue reading Offshore Oil and Gas Industry – What Electrical Workers Need to Know