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8 : mine to market Chilean students’ outback odyssey The Chilean scholarship students with Cameron Gibson – Apprentice Technical Training Instructor. Twelve Chilean scholarship students have recently graduated thanks to an industry leading international technical program developed and implemented by Xstrata Copper, the Chilean Government and TAFE Queensland institutes. The Chilean Technical Scholarships Queensland pilot program was developed with three main components: a five month intensive English language training; a ten week technical studies program at Mount Isa TAFE; followed by a 20 week practical work experience placement at Xstrata Copper’s world class metalliferous mining and processing operations in Mount Isa. The 12 students graduated in June with a TAFE Queensland qualification; Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut). “Xstrata Copper’s work experience program provided an opportunity for students to apply their TAFE learnings in a real-life work environment, particularly in the key areas of safety awareness, risk assessment and the operation of machinery and plant equipment,” said Ken Draffen – General Manager Engineering Services and Projects. Through the structured work experience component, students gained experience in various departments within Xstrata Copper’s Mount Isa operations including the copper concentrator, copper smelter, chemistry lab, drawing office, supply/Isa Distribution Centre, exploration, IT and environment. This also allowed students to build upon their English language skills in a supportive work environment that encourages cultural exchange and cultural awareness. “Some students came to Xstrata Copper without prior site experience while others had relevant work experience in their area of expertise such as IT, chemical analysis and technical drawing. These students learned how their newly developed and transferable skills could be applied in the mining industry in Australia and back in Chile as well as globally,” said Dick Kostowski – Program Coordinator and Senior Training and Development Advisor, Xstrata Copper. The industry placement also provided an opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of the mining industry, how the mining process works and what career options are available to them in the mining sector, all in a world class metalliferous mine site. The placement also allowed students to experience living and working in a remote outback mining town. “The program is strengthening the relationship between industry, government and educational institutions to ensure we continue to create sustainable educational outcomes,” said Ken. The innovative program is recognised as industry-leading and, given its success in Mount Isa, is aimed to be modelled throughout other parts of Australia and the world
ISSUE 99 : 9 Program of events* Monday 3 August 7pm to 10pm – Art Exhibition “Red Ochre” (Mount Isa Civic Centre) Wednesday 5 August 6.30am – Zonta Bush Poets Breakfast (The Buffs Club) 7.30pm – The Bull Pit “Man Against Beast” (Kalkadoon Stadium) 9.30pm – The Blast (Rodeo Forecourt – Buchanan Park) Thursday 6 August 7am – MOBFM Cowboys & Cowgirls Golf Day (Mount Isa Golf Club) 7pm – Xstrata Mailman Express (Buchanan Park Race Club) Friday 7 August 9am – Rodeo & Time Events (Kalkadoon Stadium) 7pm – Mardi Gras Street Parade (George & Sutton St) 8pm – The Bull Pit “Man Against Beast” (Kalkadoon Stadium) 8pm – Whatever Works (Xstrata Entertainment Centre) – Buchanan Park 10pm – Beccy Cole (Rodeo Forecourt) Saturday 8 August 9am – Rodeo & Time Events (Kalkadoon Stadium) 12.30pm – Local Talent Showcase (Xstrata Entertainment Centre) 10pm – The Blast (Rodeo Forecourt) 11.15pm – TBA (Rodeo Forecourt) Sunday 9 August 8am – Buffs Recovery Breakfast (The Buffs Club) 9am – Rodeo & Time Events (Kalkadoon Stadium) 6.30pm – RUCKUS (Rodeo Forecourt) * Program of events subject to change Local Talent Showcase Schedule Friday 7 August 2009 8pm to 10pm Whatever Works, 2009 Winner of Mount Isa Show battle of the bands. Saturday 8 August 2009 12.30 to 1.00pm MITS Harlequin – Happily Ever Laughter by Bill Conlon 1pm to 1.30pm Mount Isa School of Dance – Demonstration 1.30pm to 2pm Viv Edwards (still to confirm) 2pm to 2.30pm MITS Harlequin – Happily Ever Laughter by Bill Conlon 2.30pm to 3pm Line Dancing – Demonstration 3pm to 3.30pm Stick Fighting – Demonstration 3.30pm to 4pm PCYC Gymnastics & Acrobatics – Demonstration 4pm to 4.30pm Fifteen – four piece high school girl band performing country pop 4.30pm to 5pm Eliza Freeman – solo acoustic artist performing popular cover songs 5pm to 5.30pm XXXX Angels
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