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AUTHOR in HTML
 AUTHOR 14 is now available which allows you to save an AUTHOR lesson as HTML/Javascript to run on multiple platforms and browsers.  Click HERE to see an example.

State Services
 Microcraft is developing a module for State Services advising employees on matters concerning Conflict of Interest.  Commissioner for Public Service Standards Greg Vines has recorded a video introduction at Microcraft’s Multimedia Studios which will feature in the upcoming lesson.  The lesson will be distributed to 250,000 members of the public sector workforce.

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Video Shoot
William McInnes features in the video introduction for the the new Crisis Support Services eLearning for health professionals in rural and remote areas.

The well known Australian actor/writer is ambassador for Crisis Support Services – Men’s Line Australia.  The video was recently filmed at Microcraft's Multimedia Studios.

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Australia Post
Microcraft is commencing development of Stage Three in Australia Post’s Base Level Training.  The new lessons will include Financial Services, Mail Services and Selling.  These lessons, among others, comprise an update of existing Australia Post training, entailing varying levels of revision, alongside implementation of new material.

Crisis Support Services
Microcraft has developed a new module for Crisis Support Services to aid health professionals in dealing with men at risk of suicide in rural and remote areas.  The lesson is the fourth in the Men at Risk series developed by Microcraft for CSS.  Past lessons in the series provide training for telephone counsellors, face to face counsellors and general practitioners.  19,000 copies of the training CD will be distributed to Allied Health Professionals across Australia.

MidCoast Water
Another project is underway for MidCoast Water, providing training for staff working near overhead power lines.  Council staff have received AUTHOR™ training allowing them to develop lessons independently in addition to modules developed by Microcraft.

The lesson will be distributed via CD to MidCoast Water's geographically dispersed workforce of over 300 contractors.

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Dotmar
Microcraft has completed a Staff Induction for Dotmar Engineering Plastics for distribution across state branches within Australia and New Zealand.  The lesson details Occupational Health & Safety guidelines, the manufacturing process, manual handling and emergency management procedures to aid staff in their work for Dotmar.

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MidCoast Water
Development of a lesson for MidCoast Water’s Contractor induction has recently been completed by Microcraft.  The module is accessible by Web, intranet and CD-ROM and sends results data to MidCoast Water's legacy training system.  The training has been extremely well received by contractors, regulators and Council’s insurers.

Australia Post
Microcraft has completed a new series of module for Australia Post covering Identity and Verification services.  Australia Post act as agents for DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), banks, and government departments such as Centrelink.  These trust services require specialist training in order for Australia Post staff to conduct interviews to establish identity and verification on behalf of agencies.

High Definition Video
All videos for current and future AUTHOR™ lessons filmed by Microcraft will be produced in high-definition widescreen format.

New Sound Booth
A new sound booth has recently been constructed for Microcraft’s Multimedia Studios offering higher quality voice-over recording.  The insulated booth is designed to accommodate the voice-over artist and equipment, while eliminating background noise. Microcraft can now offer increased quality audio featuring Microcraft’s own voice-over artists, or another artist as specified by the client.

Monash University
Microcraft has completed an update of Monash University’s Ionizing Radiation lesson.  The lesson consists of eight modules including "Radioactive Decay" and "Health Effects and Relative Risks".

Project Management
Recent implementation of a new project management system has revolutionised Microcraft’s quoting, employee management and project distribution.

Provider of Choice to Australia Post
Australia Post has again selected AUTHOR™ as its eLearning platform of choice for delivery of its Base Level Training.  Microcraft is currently commissioned to complete the upgrade of Australia Posts' 'Retail Essentials' modules. The upgrade includes enhancement of the modules' appearance and functionality with a review of the information content.

NT to XP Upgrade for Australia Post
In addition to updating existing AUTHOR™ modules for Australia Post, Microcraft recently completed conversion of older eLearning modules (developed by other training providers) to the AUTHOR™ software.  The conversion enabled the modules to be used on upgraded computer systems. Microcraft converted pre-XP modules for use in Secure Operating Environments (SOE).

CSL Good Scientific Practice
Microcraft has completed development of a new module for scientists and technicians. Entitled 'Good Scientific Practice,' the module was developed by Microcraft from scripts provided by CSL Staff.  The module clarified the use of scientific terminology and QM practices, while incorporating CSL's new corporate logo and colours.

No Installation!
Australia Post requires eLearning that no longer requires an installation to fit their secure computers.   Microcraft is currently updating the eLearning to use the no-installation AUTHOR™ SOE version.

SCAA completed!
Microcraft has successfully completed the Surface Coatings Association of Australia tertiary course on Surface Coatings.  Consisting of over 50 interactive eLearning modules, the course is distributed and managed by RMIT.

CSL HR Induction
CSL commissioned Microcraft to deliver an HR Induction module for temporary and ongoing staff.  The eLearning delivers separate information and assessment for each type of staff.

CSL includes AUTHOR Player in SOE
CSL has included the AUTHOR™ Player in its Secure Operating Environment.  All new computers will automatically have the Player installed.

Software Simulation Training
CSL commissioned Microcraft to deliver two training modules of their updated Laboratory Information Management System.  The modules were developed and delivered in 3 weeks.

Australia Post Passports
Microcraft has completed the new Passport Application Procedures training modules for Australia Post.  The modules feature video simulations and an accreditation module. Australia Post chose Microcraft to redesign and integrate their Passport Training into current online eLearning.  

Spotlight on Microcraft
Multimedia Victoria has selected Microcraft for its Spotlight on Victoria series, which highlights the efforts of selected ICT companies in Victoria.

CSL Inductions
CSL has developed over 100 eLearning modules internally, but occasionally they ask us to develop a module for them.  We have completed two Induction Modules, one specifically for Contractors and another for HR staff.

MensLine Suicide Risk Assessment
Following our successful module on Suicide Risk Assessment for telephone counsellors, we have completed a new module aimed at face to face counselling of men at risk of Suicide.  The module was launched by Senator Kay Patterson, the Federal Minister for Family and Community Services in Canberra.

Completing SCAA
The eLearning course for the Surface Coatings Association of Australia has been completed.  The course is currently delivered as a university course in 52 3 hour lectures by RMIT.

Suicide Risk Assessment
Microcraft has completed eLearning for Crisis Support Services for telephone counsellors in Suicide Risk Assessment. 

AUTHOR SOE
The AUTHOR SOE module allows you to produce titles for a Standard or Secure Operating Environment.  The AUTHOR Player is bound with your lesson and you have the option of either producing a CD-ROM or a single executable file.  Useful for security conscious environments where installing software is not permitted. 

New Learning Management System
Microcraft has recently developed an  AUTHOR™ module for the popular open source Learning Management System Moodle.  AUTHOR™ lessons can now be easily inserted in courses and delivered from this LMS.  Full results and reporting are included.  In addition, the LMS supports forums, chat, simple testing and written assignments.

Post Passports Training
Microcraft has completed Australia Post's Passports Training, providing 4 modules that deal with the important processes of passport interviews and renewals.

Application Software Training
Microcraft specialises in developing training for in-house applications or custom training for off-the-shelf software.  Using AUTHOR™ we can create interactive simulations of your software that provides common scenarios, recommended procedures and full interaction.  We have developed such software training for the National Australia Bank and Australia Post.