NECA WA 

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) of WA is the only association in the industry that exclusively represents the interests of electrical and communications contractors.

NECA WA actively works on behalf of contractors in dealing with all levels of Government and industry, and ensures members are fully informed on the important issues and developments in our industry. NECA WA is a not for profit organisation with the main objectives of promoting, safeguarding and advancing members' interests.

In Western Australia, the NECA WA Group consists of Electrical Group Training (EGT), the College of Electrical Training (CET) and NECA WA.

Please click here to download a copy of the NECA WA Group Corporate Profile Brochure.

Current News

2010 Excellence & Apprentice Awards Invitation

Members are invited to attend the 2010 NECA WA Excellence & Apprentice Awards luncheon. It will be held on Friday August 20 at the Hyatt. To book your attendance please click here to download the booking form.

For more information please call Lauren Campisi or Graeme Healey on 1300 632292.

Membership Renewals 2010/2011

All current members have now received their Annual Return in the mail. NECA would like to remind member to complete and return the form to NECA as soon as they can. Please note our fax number is 9240 4866. Thank you to all the members who have already sent in their completed Annual Returns. Invoices will be raised for next year’s subscriptions and distributed shortly. To view group numbers and subscription rates please click here.

SAI Global Price Increase

Members should note that all SAI Global prices for Standards have increased by 4% from 1 July 2010.

NECA WA Management Committee 2010/11

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has declared the following persons elected to the Management Committee of NECA WA for the next 12 months - please click here to view names.

NECA thanks them all for all the time they devote to the organisation. They all serve the organisation on a strictly voluntary basis, so we are grateful for their input and oversight.

Electrical Inspection Forms Now Available

NECA and the Government have been working urgently on developing the required form for use when testing a foil insulation installation under the Government’s former Home Insulation Program (HIP).

This form has now been approved by the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and is available for use. It is now on the Department’s website - please click here.

Please however continue to note our commentary (reported last week here) that NECA strongly advises members to seriously consider whether doing these inspections is worthwhile given the financial and safety risks.

NECA WA Career Centre

To be directed to NECA WA's Career Centre page please click here.

Blake McCarthy wins Australian Apprentice of the Year!

At the recent 2009 Australian Training Awards held in Canberra, Blake McCarthy of Electrical Group Training (EGT - part of the NECA WA Group), won Australian Apprentice of the Year.

This is a fantastic achievement for Blake and it highlights the exceptional standard of apprentices coming through EGT in recent times.

Blake is currently working with Host Employer, WA Water Corporation.

A firm believer in lifelong learning, Blake holds more than 10 certificates and qualifications, including first aid, heights training and engineering.

After gaining his electrical trade certificate and electrician’s licence earlier this year, he has become a valuable member of the Water Corporation’s engineering and construction services branch.

Blake’s enthusiasm and desire to excel saw him finish his apprenticeship six months ahead of schedule and earn second place in the 2008 EGT Fourth Year Apprentice of the Year award.

Blake loves the outdoors and is an active member of the Armadale Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, where he is on call around the clock.

Well done Blake.