Stop press, exciting news the Home Wiring Essentials has been updated to reflect the latest in international and national standards. Ok, it is not that exciting but it is important that you are aware of the change. One of the underpinning standards of the Home Wiring Essentials AS/NZS 3080 has been replaced by AS/NZS11801 part 1 to 6. The reason it is now a 6 part standard is because other... MORE
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Home Wiring Essentials has been updated
17th September 2019
WHS duties of host and labour-hire PCBUs outlined in guide
6th September 2019
Labour-hire PCBUs and the PCBUs that host their workers all have a primary duty of care to those workers and must keep up to speed with changing circumstances, like changes to... MORE
New injury dispute system, "one-stop shop" announced in NSW
6th September 2019
The NSW Government has agreed to consolidate the dispute resolution systems for the workers' comp and compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance schemes into a single personal injury... MORE
NECA welcomes appoint of Building Commissioner in NSW
6th August 2019
NECA welcomes NSW Building Commissioner and urges whole-of-industry approach to tackle current problems
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) welcomed the NSW government’s appointment of David Chandler as its Building Commissioner, which is an important step in restoring confidence in the state’s construction industry following... MORE
NESS Super is looking for a Member Service Manager
6th August 2019
Do you know your way around the electrical and communications industry? Then NESS Super would like to hear from you…
About NESS Super:
NESS Super is the industry super fund dedicated to providing high quality superannuation services to its members and associated employers in the electrical, communication, technology and aligned... MORE
Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000:2018 DRAFT Amendment 1
16th July 2019
Proposed publication date: December 2019.
The first amendment of the 2018 version of the Wiring Rules is out for comment. It is your chance to make a difference.
Notable changes are:
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Table B1 is being converted... MORE
Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials
18th June 2019
On 23 February 2019, the ACT Government announced the requirement for those who may disturb asbestos as part of minor or routine works to undertake the 10559NAT Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials Course.
NECA ACT has partnered with electrical industry RTO, FutureSkills, to deliver the 10559NAT Working Safely with Asbestos Containing... MORE
Ausgrid Pause On Live Work Meeting
12th June 2019
NECA is working hard to engage government and regulators on your behalf, and we will provide regular updates on this work.
NECA is seriously concerned about Ausgrid’s decision to put a pause on live work and is urgently engaging a range of stakeholders to have the action reversed.
We are aware of the major problems this is causing members and the knock-on effect... MORE
Are you looking for assistance to recruit talented women seeking to return to work?
4th June 2019
The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business is undertaking an expression of interest (EOI) process to select 10 businesses across regional Australia to participate in the Career Revive initiative. This is an exciting opportunity for medium to large regional businesses to receive tailored business improvement assistance to increase your organisation’s ability to attract and... MORE
Review of the Australian Standard 2201.2-2004 - Intruder Alarm Systems - Monitoring Centres
22nd May 2019
NECA has been invited by Standards Australia to nominate a representative to sit on Committee EL-031 - Intruder Alarm Equipment and Installations to review the Australian Standard 2201.2-2004. Click... MORE
