We will be closed on Wednesday 4 August.
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NECA, EGT and CET are closed on Wednesday 4 August
4th August 2021
Electrical Work During Lockdown
29th June 2021
Many members are confused about what electrical work can and can’t be done during lockdown.
NECA has been in contact with Building and Energy this morning. In a nutshell:
- B&E’s advice is that electrical workers can continue to work as long as they wear masks.
- B&E is not aware of a specific ban on work being done in private homes.
- However, it is an... MORE
2020/21 Festive season closure period
23rd December 2020
As we prepare to wind down a crazy year and close up shop over the silly season - from Tuesday 22 December, and re-opening on Tuesday 5 January - we do have people on call should you need to get in touch.
If you have an urgent matter relating to:
- An EGT placement - please call Charlie Vilani on 0409 881 021
- A safety emergency... MORE
Reduction of licence and related fees in response to COVID-19
27th October 2020
We have just received notification from Building and Energy that as of tomorrow (28 October), they will be automatically processing waivers on electrical licence fees and commencing the payment of refunds for licence fees that have already been paid.
Payments from 28 October 2020 to 31 March 2021:
- the fee payable for a five-year licence will be discounted by... MORE
2020 NECA WA Excellence & Apprentice Awards
20th July 2020
Excellence Awards
Due to Government restrictions on mass gatherings related to the Coronavirus pandemic, the decision has been made to combine the 2020 and 2021 NECA Excellence Awards, with submissions to be judged together.
The awards dinner, which was scheduled to take place in August 2020, will now be hosted on Friday, 25 June 2021 at The Westin Perth.
Apprentice... MORE
Potential implications of Industrial Manslaughter legislation for you and your business
9th July 2020
Sometimes there are critical pieces of legislation that Industry has to fight tooth and nail to prevent, the State Government’s proposed industrial manslaughter legislation is such a law.
It is vital that all contractors familiarise themselves with this legislation because it will criminalise workplace accidents. The Government’s proposed industrial manslaughter law exposes business... MORE
Electrical Contracting Award temporary variation
26th May 2020
SETTING THE FACTS STRAIGHT: Electrical Contracting Award temporary variation
NECA is currently aware of a campaign that is causing unwarranted and unnecessary concern across the industry.
NECA has been in regular communication with the ETU to support employers and their employees to move forward through this difficult period as a result... MORE
Rebranding of ECA WA Inc, CET and EGT
20th May 2020
WA’s leading providers of training and workforce services to the electrical industry, Electrical Group Training (EGT), and the College of Electrical Training (CET) ... MORE
JobKeeper payment scheme – Enrolments extended to 31 May
28th April 2020
On Friday 24 April, the ATO announced that the deadline for businesses to enrol in the JobKeeper program, has been extended to 31 May.
If your business intends to apply for JobKeeper, then you need to ensure that you complete the following by 31 May:
- Register interest and subscribe for JobKeeper updates on the... MORE
