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Thiess In Indonesia - Meeting Business Needs and Host Country Expectations

Business Drivers

� Business Objectives

– Profit

– Return on Funds Employed (ROFE)

– Safety

� Licence to Operate

� Attraction and Retention

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The Commitment – TCI Training Centre

1. RTO Services Agreement (CQIT)

2. 60+ Staff & 420 apprentices

3. 11 class rooms / Office / Workshop.

4. Accommodation for 100 apprentices and trainees.

5. On Site Training Centers & Staff.

Trade Training

Core Programs - The

Apprenticeship

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1. New intake recruited each July primarily from the SMK

(Technical High School system).

2. Streamed Early as Mechanical / Auto-Electrical / Welding.

3. 8 Week initial “off job training” block in Balikpapan.

4. 12-14 weeks placed in a Mining or Construction site

workshop.

5. Subsequent 5-8 Week training blocks in Balikpapan (10

blocks total over 4 years).

Program Structure

1. 100-150 points (well more than required to achieve Cert III).

2. Includes Additional Non-accredited elements such as:

1. English Language

2. Plant Management Systems

3. Safety Management Systems

4. Waste Management / Environmental Awareness

5. Supervisory Training

6. Equipment Specific Training and placements with suppliers.

Apprentice Program Structure (cont)

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Operations Training

1. Simulation (2 Mining Heavy Equipment Simulators)

2. Mining Operator and Supervisor Training

3. Construction Skills.

4. Health Safety and Environment Systems.

Operations Training

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Facilities & People

Commercial & CSR Aims

Staff Development

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1. Undergraduate Recruitment / Sponsorship and Development.

2. Management Development.

3. Leadership Development.

4. Cross Cultural Awareness.

5. Education Assistance (including external study through

Australian Universities)

6. Indonesian and English Language Training

Staff Development

1. The Need For a Long Term Focus

2. Retaining staff in an International Market

3. Competition for University and School Graduates.

4. Competition for Quality Trainers.

Challenges