Upside Learning Partners With Axial Training To Deliver Construction Induction Training In Australia

Online, July 22, 2010 (Newswire.com) - With a view to ensuring the safety of construction workers and to make them aware of the imperative construction safety guidelines and processes, Upside Learning, in association with Axial Training, has successfully developed a construction induction training course.

A general OHS induction course providing basic knowledge about relevant laws, common hazards and risks likely to be encountered on construction sites, the aim of this course was to serve as a pre-requisite to undertaking any construction-related task on a site. The online version of the course was already available, however Axial Training was keen on offering eLearning courses that were high on engagement and interaction.

Keeping in line with Axial Training's requirement, Upside Learning designed the course so as to offer the learners situations showing various activities being carried out (correctly and incorrectly). Learners are needed to identify whether or not the actions are correctly implemented, what specific aspects are right or wrong, what should have been done to ensure safety, etc. Inclusion of simple scenarios allows learners to apply OHS concepts and guidelines in hypothetical situations. The course also has full audio narration closely synched with on-screen text and visuals.

Few courses have also been created to bring about awareness of various legal requirements as defined by government authorities.

Sandra Elliott, Learning and Development Manager at Axial Training said, "Axial's business objectives centered on providing an accredited safety-training course for the Construction Industry. The course is a mandatory requirement for any employee requiring access or employment to a construction site in Australia. At Axial our goal was to ensure all learners irrespective of language and or literacy levels could attempt and gain knowledge in the course."

Amit Garg, Director of Content Solution at Upside Learning, commented, "With our previous experience of designing safety courses, we could easily identify Axial Training's unique requirements and challenges. We have taken steps to ensure that the course is both, engaging and intuitive to the learners."

About Axial Training
Axial Group is a Queensland based group of companies, providing technical education and training, skilled personnel hire, and recruitment services.

With a list of notable achievements, it has evolved into a major partner for businesses in the industrial and resources sectors, and enjoys consistent growth and success in its state-wide provision of vocational training and through our technical college.

Expertise is delivered through providing:
• Training in Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• College education in Certificates and Diplomas
• Recruitment of skilled technical personnel
• Contract hire of experienced tradespeople and labor
• Performance audits and consultation

For more information log on to http://www.portal.axial.com.au/

About Upside Learning
Established in 2004, Upside Learning is a globally recognized leader in training outsourcing, custom e-learning development & LMS solutions. With a collective experience of 600+ person-years, it has successfully completed more than 300 corporate and academic projects for over 150 clients worldwide.

The company's product & services portfolio ranges from Custom eLearning to Catalog Courses, Mobile Learning to Blended Learning, Learning Management Systems to Technical support services tailor-made to an organization be it an Enterprise, a SMB or a Training Company.

Upside Learning has been consistently picking up awards & other recognition every year, including the most recent, 3 Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards for its flagship Learning Management System - UpsideLMS and Deloitte's Technology Fast500 Asia Pacific Program award.

It is its constant endeavor to develop advanced & innovative learning solutions to provide cutting-edge solutions to its clients thereby impacting their organizational learning and hence, performance.

Contact Upside Learning to know how it can help you better.

For more information log on to http://www.upsidelearning.com