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WA statement on electrical licence recognition
The Chair of the Western Australian Electrical Licensing Board has released the following statement on the board's position on recognition of overseas electrical licences. Recently the Electrical Licensing Board became aware that persons were "shopping" for licences around Australia. The purpose of "shopping" around was to find ... read more
MEM30405 no longer recognised for an electrical mechanic licence
The Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) has reviewed the Metals and Engineering Training Package qualification, MEM30405, and has determined that it is not satisfactory for eligibility for the issue of an electrical mechanic or equivalent licence. All Australian jurisdictions have decided not to accept the qualification for eligibility for ... read more
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New Series 12 Toolboxes released
Five new Flexible Learning Toolboxes ( Toolboxes ) have been released as part of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework's ( Framework ) Series 12 Toolboxes . Tried and tested over many years, these interactive e-learning and assessment resources can be customised cheaply and easily to form complete training programs ... read more
New Victorian electrical regulations
Two new regulations regarding electrical safety have been released in Victoria. The Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009 and the Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2009 were proclaimed on 11 December 2009 and are now in force. Energy Safe Victoria and the National Electrical and Communications ... read more
Electrotechnology career start qualifications
EE-Oz Training Standard Australia has developed two targeted entry level qualifications to help meet the surge interest in renewable and sustainable energy and the increased demand for skilled people in the energy sector. The EE-Oz 'Career Start' qualifications offer people who are considering a job in the electrotechnology sector an entry point ... read more
Electricity supply industry refresher training
EE-Oz Training Standards Australia is leading a project to identify and develop new 'Refresher Training' units to ensure that electricity supply industry workers can move more easily between states and networks to render support in times of need, such as natural disasters. Ten new competencies have been identified and developed along ... read more
New QLD electrical code of practice
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office is preparing to introduce a new code of practice for the electrical industry from January 2010. The new code Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2010 - Risk Management has been developed to provide specific advice and assistance to employers and electrical workers ... read more
Amendments to the Qld Electrical Safety Regulation
Queensland's electrical safety legislation has been updated through the introduction of the Electrical Safety Amendment Regulation (No2) 2009 . These amendments to the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 simplify the insurance requirements for applicants for the electrical contractor licence and clarify the consultation requirements when licensed electrical work is undertaken ... read more
New website for electrocomms and energy utilities careers
A new website, www.ee-careers.com.au , provides a single source of information about careers in the electricity, electrotechnology, communications and gas industries. EE-Oz Training Standards developed the site as part of a comprehensive whole of industry approach to encourage people into the industry. It is a reference ... read more
Girls' interest sparked in electrical trades
An initiative to encourage more women to enter the traditionally male-dominated electrical trades has been launched in Cairns. Girls with Spark is a joint initiative of Tropical North Queensland TAFE and local employers, providing 14 women with training at TAFE and work with local host employers. ... read more
Audits to target mine safety in Queensland
A series of safety audits is being conducted at a number of mines across Queensland. A number of safety audits will be carried out at several mines over the next three to six months. Mine inspectors will arrive unannounced to conduct the audits, which will focus on safety systems ... read more
Queensland amends Electrical Safety Act 2002
A number of amendments have been made to Queensland's Electrical Safety Act 2002 . The amendments, contained in the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Acts Amendment Act 2007 , mean some important changes for licence holders and employers. The amendments include: ... read more
New electrical wiring rules come into effect
The new edition of the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules, AS/NZS 3000: 2007 Electrical installations has been released with states and territories beginning to enforce compliance. The new Wiring Rules have been developed by the Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand joint Committee EL-001 Wiring Rules, which consists ... read more
Energy Skills Passport to be developed
The Energy Networks Association (ENA), the peak national body representing gas distribution and electricity network businesses throughout Australia, has agreed to develop and operate the ENA National Energy Skills Passport. Stakeholders believe that the energy industry would be better served with a national register of individuals' nationally accredited current ... read more
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Pack helps Qld electrical contractors understand licensing requirements
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has released a new self paced audit package for electrical contractors. This voluntary package will help contractors to better understand their key electrical safety obligations, and how effectively their knowledge, documentation and work systems help them meet their legal responsibilities. ... read more
Proposal to establish a national framework for electricity network safety
The Energy Networks Association (ENA), the peak national body for Australia's energy networks, recently released a document outlining a national approach to electricity network safety regulation. The Proposed National Framework for Electricity Network Safety is a detailed document which: identifies all ... read more
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Changes to Electrical Safety Regulation in QLD
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has released a summary of the changes aimed at improving electrical safety which were made recently to the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (the Regulation) and came into effect on 1 July 2008. The changes include: qualified ... read more
Project to identify electricity supply refresher training
The Energy Networks Association ( ENA ) and EE-Oz Training Standards ( EE-Oz ) have announced a joint project to identify common refresher training in the Australian Electricity Supply Industry, to encourage portability of qualifications across Australia. The joint ENA/EE-Oz project will focus on enhancement of this refresher training ... read more
Qld Electrical worker skills maintenance
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office (ESO) is reminding licensed electrical workers due to renew their licence in 2009 that they must have completed skills maintenance within the previous two years. The licensee can complete their skills maintenance through a registered training organisation (RTO) which has a skills maintenance course approved ... read more
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Electrical apprentice safety training program expanded
The Queensland Government is planning to expand a successful pilot training program that raises safety awareness among apprentice electricians. 'Safety in the workplace is of paramount importance, and this training program highlights the work of the Electrical Safety Office in ensuring that the safety message is delivered to those ... read more
Electrical training package resource navigator
EE-Oz Training Standards has launched the Training Package Resource Navigator. The Navigator is a web-based tool which allows registered training organisations and other organisations to find and download resources to support the delivery and assessment of competency standards units (CSUs) across the four industry sectors (Electrotechnology, Electricity Supply Industry, ... read more
NECA announces Asia Pacific skills mapping project
The National Electrical and Communications Association has announced a project which will map the skills and qualifications of electricians across up to eight Asia Pacific countries including Australia. The project's goal is to develop the first ever common regional electrical and communications qualifications. The project will seek to establish ... read more
Rural electricity safety guide released
The Electrical Safety Office in Queensland has released a new booklet to raise awareness of electrical safety issues in the rural industry. The booklet, Electricity in rural industry - using it safely (PDF, 675 KB), covers topics including powerlines, irrigation hazards, safety switches, maintenance, keeping ... read more
Comment sought on electrical licensing regulations in Tasmania
Workplace Standards Tasmania is seeking comment on the draft regulations and codes of practice for occupational licensing of electrical work in Tasmania . Stakeholders are invited to comment on each of the following documents in the electrical regulatory package: Draft ... read more
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