Subsidised PV Training for NECA Members

NECA has secured Federal Government subsidies for all NECA Queensland members who wish to undertake PV installer training.  The training course will allow members to apply for Clean Energy Council Accreditation which allows you to install PV systems under government funded rebate or incentive schemes.

There are limited places available at a dramatically reduced rate of $200. For more information please visit the PV Training Course page.

Updated Safe Work Method Statements and Policy Documents

NECA continuously updates our policies and safe work method statements to assist our member businesses achieve best practice standards.

NECA Members should log in and visit the Workplace Health and Safety tab now to see the most up to date documents.

Foil Insulation Safety Program

Under the new arrangements in the Foil Insulation Safety Program all foil insulation inspection and rectification work will now be organised through PwC, who have have engaged UGL Services to manage the electrical safety work. 

A competitive procurement process is being conducted to engage additional licensed electrical contractors needed to carry out the work under this Program. NECA members who wish to be a part of this process can contact the UGL Contractor Registration team on  1800 067 950.

The majority of additional electricians will be needed in Queensland where most of the foil insulation was installed under the Home Insulation Program.

Further details about this recruitment process and other details such as payment timeframes are available on the Government website.

http://www.environment.gov.au/eehp/safety-plan/foil-insulation.html#elec

New Recommended Charge Out Rates

NECA has updated the Industry Recommended Charge Out Rates.  These rates are available for members to benchmark against and to use in discussions with customers regarding pricing.  Log in and follow the Industrial Relations tab to access these new rates.