NSW Government, Department of Industry has issued a notice regarding the exemption for 80amp SPD/MPDs.
Due to the lack of availability of 80 amp fuse cartridges, dispensation was granted to use 100 amp fuses as an interim measure, but only where Type 5 or 6 meters were installed.
This dispensation... MORE
Are you aware of the FEES for renewing a Qualified Supervisors Certificate (Licence) through Fair Trading?
Qualified Supervisors in all trades around NSW who apply for the renewal of their three year licence have to pay a fee to Fair Trading, currently $49.00 ($16.33 per year). This fee has been in place since 15 January 2015, is not a renewal fee, but a processing fee... MORE
Standards Australia has just announced the completion of a Roadmap for Energy Storage Standards. The Roadmap report sets out the areas of priority for standards development to support the roll-out of energy storage systems in Australia.
The report... MORE
The Electrical Safety Office in Queensland has published an excellent guide to safe installation of battery storage systems. NECA Training can... MORE
Women & Leadership Australia are currently offering 20 National Electrical and Communications Association members the opportunity to attend the 2017 Australian Women’s Leadership Symposium for $400 off the standard rate.
The Symposium provides women a critically important platform to explore leadership, life and career development. They... MORE
Access Canberra electrical inspections wish to advise the electrical industry of a change of inspections procedures effective 16 January 2017 that should have a positive impact on the Photovoltaic (PV) installations and battery storage industries.
In 2005 the electrical inspection process for Residential Photovoltaic (PV) Inspections were moved to a high risk category, resulting in all... MORE
The NCC Information Seminar include presentations from the ABCB, Standards Australia and local Building Control Administrations. They consist of a half-day session, dedicated to the use and application of the BCA. An additional half day afternoon session focussing on performance solutions is being held in Sydney and Melbourne.
You can select available session dates by... MORE
Each CPD day consists of three short courses:
Updates to Australian Standards,
Microsoft Excel for Solar Designers and
Large Scale PV Systems.
Note that all three short courses are combined and taught over 1 day of face to face training.
Training will be delivered in every capital city throughout... MORE
NECA across Australia represents members on most Australian Standards Committees that affect the Electrotechnology Sector. This representation allows members to have a say and be kept informed on Standards that are important to what they are doing, like Electrical work, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Security, Telecommunications, ASP work etc.
Consensus-based standards have been a... MORE
