Facebook
Twitter
Share Via Email
Delicious
Digg
Live
G BookmarksTag search
Search results for "nsw"
Plumbing reform in NSW
A number of changes to the plumbing regulatory framework in New South Wales (NSW) have been recommended following a recent NSW Government review. The key recommendation is that Fair Trading should be the single plumbing agency in NSW for: plumbing and drainage regulation on-site regulator of plumbing and ... read more
Changes to continuing professional development requirements in NSW
In Edition 47 of Licensing Line News, we reported changes to the continuing professional development requirements for NSW property licence and certificate holders, builders and swimming pool builders that were due to commence on 1 September 2007. This date has now changed to 1 January 2008. ... read more
Sydney trucking fatality leads to new safety regime
Lessons learned from a fatal incident at a Sydney truck depot have resulted in a major trucking company introducing an impressive array of new safety systems to protect its employees. A truck driver employed by Western Freight Management received fatal injuries in December 2004 at the Unanderra depot of ... read more
CPD changes for NSW builders and swimming pool builders
As reported in the May 2007 edition of Licensing Line News , continuing professional development (CPD) for builders and swimming pool builders in New South Wales was evaluated in late 2006, and a range of recommendations to improve and simplify the program have been made. Consequently, ... read more
Changes to New South Wales' asbestos laws
The New South Wales Government is amending the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 to improve the safety of workers and the public who may be exposed to materials containing asbestos. The amendments reduce the limits requiring a WorkCover NSW licence to remove or disturb bonded asbestos ... read more
Competence of people operating shafts and winding systems in NSW mines
To help ensure the competency of people operating shaft and winding systems, Industry and Investment NSW Mine Safety has released a legislation update. The legislation update provides advice to mine operators on what the Mine Health and Safety Act 2004 and the Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2007 requires ... read more
Workplace safety in NSW surf life saving
In a ground breaking initiative, WorkCover NSW and Surf Life Saving NSW will be working together to promote workplace safety under the 'Safe Business is Good Business' partnership program. The program aims to increase awareness and capacity of surf life saving clubs to manage occupational health ... read more
Border no longer a taxi hassle for Coolangatta-Tweed
Taxis are now able to take cross-border fares in the Coolangatta-Tweed region under recently passed Queensland legislation. Previously, Gold Coast and Tweed taxi drivers crossing state boundaries were prevented from returning to their home state with a fare paying passenger. The changes clear the way for dual cab ... read more
Mandatory code of conduct for the NSW smash repair industry - update
In the November 2006 edition of Licensing Line News , we featured a story on the mandatory code of conduct for the New South Wales smash repair industry. Areas of the code relating to network repairer schemes and disclosure obligations commenced on 30 March ... read more
Tags:
NSW
Time for review of the Commercial Radio Codes of Practice
Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, recently called on the commercial radio industry to review the Commercial Radio Codes of Practice 2004 in light of an Australian Communications and Media Authority report about breaches of the code by a Sydney ... read more
Improved training scheme for builders in NSW
A package of reforms has been announced to enhance the ongoing training and education of New South Wales' 25,000 home and pool builders. The reforms, to be introduced later this year in consultation with industry, will improve the relevance, access and quality of training and education programs builders are ... read more
Further changes to New South Wales' asbestos laws
New South Wales has introduced the second of two stages of amendments to reduce the limits requiring a licence to remove or disturb bonded asbestos. The amendments, previously mentioned in the July 2007 edition of Licensing Line News, have been designed to improve the management of workplace ... read more
Report recommends licensing fire protection systems installers in NSW
A working party consultation report released last month by the New South Wales Government recommends that fire protection system installers and maintenance workers be licensed. The working party examined concerns raised by the fire industry and trade groups regarding fire protection systems and building fire safety. Amongst ... read more
Changes to demolition licensing in NSW
The Office of Fair Trading has announced that effective, 2 May 2008, demolishing work is no longer regulated under the Home Building Act 1989 in New South Wales (NSW). This means that demolishing work is no longer licensed by the Office of Fair Trading. However, to undertake ... read more
NSW reviews qualifications for property industry licensing
The New South Wales Office of Fair Trading is reviewing the proposed revised qualification requirements for people wishing to be licensed as property agents in New South Wales. Following endorsement of the new Property Services Training Package (CPP07), which has been designed to enable regulators to align with licensing ... read more
Funding available in NSW to test new self evaluation RPL tool
The New South Wales (NSW) Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board has funding available for registered training organisations (RTO) to test a new self evaluation tool to help students be better prepared for recognition of prior learning (RPL). The tool is available on the recently revamped website - ... read more
Responsible gambling reforms for wagering operators in NSW
Reforms imposing responsible gambling requirements on all wagering operators who advertise their services in New South Wales (NSW) have been introduced into the state's Parliament. The changes to the Racing Administration Amendment Bill 2008 follow a recent announcement by the NSW and Victorian governments lifting ... read more
NSW begins recognition of SA construction induction qualifications
On 14 November 2008, WorkCover New South Wales (NSW) commenced recognising occupational health and safety construction induction qualifications obtained in South Australia, known as the 'white card', as proof of completion of construction induction training equivalent to WorkCover's OHS General Induction for Construction Work in NSW course. ... read more
NSW RSA training review
Comment is invited from licensees, managers, staff, trainers, industry bodies and members of the public on the review of responsible service of alcohol RSA training in NSW. A discussion paper has been released that summarises issues being examined by the review. The RSA training review is considering: ... read more
Agrifood skills conference - Sydney
AgriFood Skills Australia will host its National AgriFood Conference on 24-25 September in Sydney. The conference focus will be on a Skills and Workforce Summit to assist AgriFood Skills Australia and its partners in industry, government and training to set new strategies for the next 12 months and beyond. ... read more
Changes to loadshifting classes in NSW
Following a two-stage review of the loadshifting classes that were not included in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work (National Standard), WorkCover New South Wales will initiate the following strategy until a final decision has been made. Four of the five loadshifting classes will be retained as ... read more
NSW taxi reforms announced
On 7 October 2009, the New South Wales Government announced changes to the administration of taxi licensing. The purpose of the reforms are to make it easier to gradually get more taxis out on the road and more closely match fleet growth with changes in passenger demand. The ... read more
Amendment to implementation date for NSW loadshifting changes
WorkCover NSW has advised that it has delayed the implementation date for the delivery by registered training organisations of four new loadshifting licensing units of competency. The October edition of Licensing Line News reported on the interim decision in NSW to retain four of the five loadshifting classes not included ... read more
Managing corruption risks associated with occupational licensing
A new publication by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption provides important information to New South Wales public sector agencies and other organisations involved with occupational licensing. Corruption risks in occupational licensing and strategies for managing them follows a number of recent Independent Commission Against ... read more
Tags:
NSW
VETAB NSW and NSW Police SIR: partners in quality regulation
The relationship between the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board NSW (VETAB) and the NSW Police Security Industry Registry (SIR) has been ratified by the VETA board. The Guideline endorsed by VETAB on 16 October 2006 enables VETAB to manage the approval and suspension of security qualifications ... read more
NSW working with children certificate for self employed
The NSW Commission for Children and Young People has announced a new system under which self employed people over the age of 18 years who work with children can obtain a certificate to demonstrate they are not prohibited from working with kids. From 1 May 2010, it will be ... read more
Ministers call for options to deal with credit card debt
Australia's consumer debt level is a red-hot topic. Reserve Bank of Australia statistics show a 12 per cent increase in the total value of cash advances on last year, with Australia's total credit card balance 16 per cent higher than the same period. Record unemployment levels are also fuelling ... read more
Tags:
NSW
Mandatory code of conduct for the New South Wales smash repair industry
A nationally developed code of conduct for the smash repair industry which was previously voluntary is now law in New South Wales. The code is now mandatory for all insurers who signed up to the voluntary code and all Motor Traders' Association members. Insurers and repairers who have not signed up ... read more
Towards a 2007 start for Australian Technical College in western Sydney
A consortium has been formed to establish the Australian Technical College in western Sydney. The new consortium will be led by the Master Plumbers Association of NSW working with the Anglican Schools Corporation and representatives from the building and construction, plumbing, electrotechnology, automotive and commercial cookery industry associations. ... read more
OHS guide for working at external locations
WorkCover NSW has developed a pocket guide aimed specifically at the health and community services sector. The publication, Working at External Locations addresses the safety issues involved with working in locations such as the home of a client or in a public area. Working ... read more
New tool for managing warehouse traffic
WorkCover NSW has published a new resource to help businesses manage the risks of loadshifting traffic in warehousing. Traffic management in warehousing: Plan and Checklist is a practical tool to enable the development of safe systems of work in a warehouse. It takes a systematic ... read more
Shotfiring resources released
New training and assessment materials have been developed to support all Surface and Metalliferous Underground Shotfiring and Coal Underground Shotfiring units in the RII09 Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. The Shotfiring Training Program has been developed by SkillsDMC, in conjunction with the NSW Department of Education and Training, ... read more
Fact sheet on installing insulation safely
WorkCover New South Wales has released a new fact sheet on installing ceiling insulation safely. This fact sheet has been released in response to the main phase of the Australian Government's Homeowner Insulation Program, which started on 1 July 2009. To download the fact sheet visit www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/Publications/Industry/Construction/Pages/howtoinstallceilinginsulation.aspx ... read more
Green Skills NSW Course Finder
The New South Wales Department of Education and Training has released the Green Skills NSW Course Finder. The finder is an online database which lists all the "green skills" courses in NSW. It offers employers and learners a way to find what is being offered in "green" training, including ... read more
Western Australian demolition business operator fined for lack of demolition licence
The operator of a demolition business in Western Australia has been fined $1200 for carrying out demolition work without a licence. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Nina Lyhne says that the licensing system for demolition work in Western Australia was introduced to help ensure that the hazardous work of demolition would ... read more
New qualification requirements for NSW property agents
The NSW Office of Fair Trading is advising that new qualification requirements for all licences and certificates issued under the Property Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 commenced on 19 June 2009. The changes align the qualifications requirements with the Property Services Training Package (CPP07). Full ... read more
NSW creates online VET resource centre
A website developed by the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education and Training is assisting vocational education and training professionals to meet the requirements of national Training Packages and qualifications by linking them to more than 15,000 training, assessment and professional development resources. SkillsOnline.net.au provides ... read more
NSW releases skills development priorities
The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education and Training has released the NSW Skills Development Priorities as part of the Strategic Skills Program. The Strategic Skills Program helps grow strategic industries in New South Wales by purchasing training through the open market to ... read more
Changes allow former home building license holders in NSW quicker return to industry
The Office of Fair Trading in New South Wales (NSW) has announced that effective from 29 April 2008 the use of a previously held licence will meet the qualification requirements for certain categories of licence or certificate issued under the Home Building Act 1989 . This change removes ... read more
New licensing conditions for L and P drivers and riders in NSW
On 1 July 2007 , the NSW Government introduced a range of initiatives in an attempt to reduce the road toll. The initiatives are a response to young drivers' and riders' involvement in 26 per cent of fatal accidents, while comprising only 13 per cent of the total ... read more
CPD changes for NSW property licence and certificate holders
Continuing professional development (CPD) for New South Wales property licence and certificate holders was evaluated in late 2006, and a range of recommendations to improve and simplify the program have been made. From 1 September 2007 , renewal of a licence or certificate of registration under the New South ... read more
This page was generated on 31 August, 2009