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2010 Annual Conference update
With just one month to go before the state conference being held in Launceston Tasmania NECA WA would like to remind all members that registrations must be received before Monday January 31. If you are unable to get it in to us before this date we will still accept registrations for the conference but NECA would like to advise members that accommodation at the Country Club is subject to availability.
Remember, the conference is a fully tax-deductable business expense, something attendees will be happy to note for your next business tax return.
Please call Member Services on 1300 NECA WA for more information or to view the program and/or register please click here.
Industry Average Charge Out rates
Members can click here to view the Charge Out rates report from the NECA Market Monitor for 2009.
This report provides members with a summary of what average prices Australian electrical contractors are charging out their work.
Market Monitor Participation Prize
NECA is pleased to announce the winner of the Wii for participating in the 2009 Market Monitor is Allan Clark from AA Clark.
Congratulations Allan!
Union Right of Entry Laws – What you Need to Know
A recent decision of the Federal Magistrates Court provides a timely reminder to members about the importance of being aware of their obligations in relation to union right of entry.
Members should keep the following information in mind if a union official asserts a right to enter your premises. Please click here.
‘Flexible Working Arrangements’ – Be Aware
The National Employment Standards (“NES”), which provide 10 legislated minimum standards for all employees in the Federal system, commenced operation on 1 January 2010.
One of the key provisions of the NES gives employees the right to request a change
in working arrangements if the following conditions are satisfied. Please click here for more.
Federal or State Award? Which one applies to you?
NECA WA would like to remind members that the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2010 came into effect on 1 January 2010 for all Federal-system employers. The State Award however still applies for all others.
Please click here to find out if the Federal or State Award applies to you.
Wage Rate Bulletin
The state Electrical Contracting Industry Award has recently been varied by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. An updated Wage Rate Bulletin has been prepared to reflect the variations and is now available to members. To view it please click here.
Recessed Luminaires installed where Thermal Insulation is present or will be laid
A number of calls have been made to the technical department regarding recessed light fittings and thermal insulation which prompted us to once again clarify the ruling. Please click here.
Workplace housekeeping and you
Housekeeping is the first thing that WorkSafe Inspectors, Safety Personnel,
Senior Managers, Industrial Organisations and your clients look at when
entering a site or area.
No matter what workplace you work in, if housekeeping is a high priority, benefits can be seen and felt just by keeping the place clean and tidy. Please click here to read more and see what the benefits are.
Reminder – website login details have changed
NECA would like to remind members that due to the launch of our new website your login details for the NECA website have changed and to access the site, please do
the following:
Username: Your new username will be your state initials plus your member number, e.g. WABBB001
Passwords: An initial password will be generated by the system. When you first enter the site, you will need to enter your username and select 'Forgot Password'.
Enter the email address we have on record for you. An email will be sent to the email with a randomly generated password. Once logged-in you can then edit your profile and change your password.
If you have any problems please call Lauren Campisi 1300 NECA WA.
NECA WA Events Calendar 2010
To view NECA WA’s events calendar please click here
2010 Excellence Awards – start planning now
The 2010 Excellence and Apprentice Awards will be held on Friday 20 August 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. This year’s event will be a luncheon event rather than a dinner.
We would like to remind all members to start thinking of what projects you would like to nominate for this year’s awards. Past years have proven that forward planning makes the submission process much easier for all concerned, so now is a good time to start planning yours.
Requests for submissions will be sent out in the coming months with a cut-off date around mid-June.
Reminder - new AS 3008 released
A new edition of the AS/NZS 3008:2009 'Electrical installations - Selection of cables - Cables for alternating voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV - Typical Australian installation conditions' was released on 26 October by SAI Global.
If you would like more information or would like to place a order please email Lauren Campisi
CET Courses
The College of Electrical Training has spots available for the below courses running at the Balcatta campus:
Restricted Electrical License Course - 22 Feb
Western Power Contractor Connect Scheme Course - 19 Feb
CET's Online White Card Course is also available now. You can obtain your White Card by completing this course online with the College of Electrical Training. Simply click here.
For more information on any of the courses please contact CET on (08) 9240 7700 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Need an extra hand? EGT apprentices are available!
Please contact Rosa Vann, EGT’s Operations Officer on 1300 NECA WA, and she will be happy to assist.
Feedback
We welcome any feedback and/or suggestions that you may have about NECA WA and all the products and services we offer. This will help to ensure that we maintain a high standard of service.
To offer your feedback please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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