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Within a short space of time, automation practices have become an integral part of the overall process of many industries, particularly, the instrumentation and electrical industry. The importance of PLC in automation is becoming more and more apparent, and necessary. What is PLC? A PLC, or a Programmable Logic Controller is a logic controlling device… Continue reading The Importance of PLC and SCADA in Instrumentation and Electrical Industries

What is a Hazardous Area? Before discussing about hazardous areas training, we should define the areas that fall under this category. In electrical engineering, a hazardous area or a potentially explosive atmosphere is defined as an environment that consists of any concentrations of flammable gases, vapours, mists or combustible dusts. Where these explosive atmospheres are… Continue reading Current Practices for use of Barrier Glands in Hazardous Areas Training

Exciting Announcement for all. PMV is excited to introduce funded training now available in Adelaide. This funding is available to all eligible residents or FIFO workers of South Australia. We can offer this funding for: -> UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation | With FEE DISCOUNT: 56% -> UEE62111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology –… Continue reading Announcement for Adelaide Electricians and Electrical Workers & A Thank You Note

The author explores the current trends, challenges, opportunities and the impact recent updates in AS/NZS 4761 and emerging renewable energy technologies have on EEHA compliance and EEHA competency. The key for industrial electrical personnel to stay gainfully employed is to acquire skills and knowledge that will continue to be in demand during the operation phase… Continue reading EEHA Competency and Compliance : Challenges and Opportunities

Technological innovation in artificial intelligence, remote monitoring of industrial and domestic devices, and lowering cost of PV + Battery Storage, are bringing about a new wave of change in the way we live and the need for new skills required in the electrical industry. All these advances in electro-mechanical systems require the electrical workers and… Continue reading Electrical Workers in Australia – Emerging Trends and Career Options

The oil and gas and mineral processing industry offers an exciting variety of career opportunities both offshore and in technical disciplines onshore. While working in this sector may be associated with intense shifts and hard-working conditions, it is well known for high salaries, chances to travel the world, as well as working with cutting-edge technologies. Let’s… Continue reading Career Pathways for Electricians in Oil, Gas & Mineral Processing Industry

PMV Training 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… Continue reading Funding Available in WA and QLD – August 2018

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

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), 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