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Keynotes
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Workshops
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Welcome Reception
Accommodation
Registration
SimTecT 2007 Mining and Construction Symposium |
For the Homeland Security Symposium, please see the Program page |
Monday 4 June 2007, Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia
Simulation for Training - Today, Tomorrow
Background and invitation to attend
SimTecT 2007, the Australasian region's premier simulation conference and trade exhibition, will offer a one-day symposium for the Mining and Construction Industries on Monday 4 June at the Brisbane Convention Centre.
Hosted by Queensland's Mining Industry Skills Centre, and Construction Training Centre, the Symposium is a major strategy for introducing simulation to a range of challenges facing the industries including:
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Download the:
- Symposium Registration Brochure with Form (495 kb PDF)
- Symposium Registration Form only (122 kb PDF)
- Symposium Flyer (212 kb PDF)
Aims
The Symposium will:
- Demonstrate the benefits of using simulators for training in other industries, and the mining / construction industry
- Assist participants to see how these benefits applying to their organisations
- Describe the pitfalls and lessons learnt
- Facilitate the establishment of a stakeholder group to further this industry development
Who should attend
Training and General Managers, Curriculum developers, training providers, engineers.
Keynote Speakers
A range of keynote speakers from the mining / construction, aviation, defence, health and railway industries have been invited.
Program
Simulation has a strong link to operator training; almost everyone has heard of, seen or used a simulator to learn how to drive a haul truck.
But what are the other opportunities for this modern age technology? This session aims to explore the vast array of possible uses for simulators within the industry training arena. Learn from the experiences of others, leading in the field of simulation. Take a glimpse at what’s in the future, whilst letting your imagination explore where this technology may allow you to grow.
The 0830 - 1700 program includes:
- Plenary sessions
- Short interactive workshop groups
- Attendance at the SimTecT Welcome Reception
Delegates are also able to attend further days of the SimTecT Conference (4-7 June), which includes a number of workshops designed for the mining / construction industry on Tuesday 5 June.
Monday 4 June 2007
| Time | Activity | Presenters |
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| 8:30 am – 8:45 am | Registration & Refreshments | |
| 8:45 am – 9:00 am | Welcome | Derek Hunter / Phil Diver |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | What is the future of simulation?
Imagine it’s 2012 – how do our leading suppliers and mature industries envisage simulation for the mining and construction industries? What can they reveal about innovative developments, new products, technological innovations? |
Leading simulation suppliers and a mature industry: Defence - John Loughhead, Australian Defence Simulation Office |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Morning Tea | |
| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Define “What is simulation” and how it is being used in Australia | Peter Hill (Simulation Industry Association of Australia) |
| 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Panel Session: Case Study – Health / Aviation / Mines Rescue / Rail
Learn from a panel of leading practitioners in industry-based simulation about how this technology is making a difference for their workforce. What were the drivers for simulation? How was simulation implemented? How could simulation be implemented in the mining/civil industries? What would they do differently? |
Facilitator: Deanna Christoff Phil Diver (CTC - Health) Philip Swadling (Thales - Aviation) Phil Stothard (UNSW/NSW Mines Rescue) Tony Mildred (CERT - Rail) |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Workshop – what can we do with simulation? Explore new trends in simulation and participate in an emergency response scenario and subsequent think tank on how the mining and civil construction industries can apply these ideas and technologies to our training. | Gary Eves (VR Solutions) Deanna Christoff (Mining Industry Skills Centre) |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Afternoon Tea | |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Vision for a Centre of Excellence | Derek Hunter (Mining Industry Skills Centre) Phil Diver (Construction Training Centre) |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | SimTecT Welcome Reception |
Tuesday 5 June 2007 - Workshops
| Time | Workshop |
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| 8:30 am – 1200 | Visualisation Systems – how and when to use them |
| 2.30 pm -5.00 pm | Using Simulation in a Training Environment |
Format
Morning / afternoon teas, lunch and the SimTecT Welcome Reception will be held in the SimTecT Exhibition area - enabling delegates to view the latest simulation technologies and practices.
Symposium Secretariat
For further information about the Symposium, contact the Conference Secretariat:ConSec - Conference Management
PO Box 3127
Belconnen Delivery Mail Centre ACT 2617
Telephone: +61 2 6251 0675
Facsimile: +61 2 6251 0672
Email:
Symposium Organising Committee
| Derek Hunter | Mining Industry Skills Centre |
| Phil Diver | The Construction Training Centre |
| Peter Hill | Simulation Industry Association of Australia |
| Deanna Christoff | Mining Industry Skills Centre |
