Big opportunity for electrical apprentices in SA
06 September, 2022SA Power Networks has commenced advertising for an intake of 69 new powerline and electrical apprentices in early 2023 and will also expand its trainee intake to include a new cadetship category.
Scholarship to propel next gen of female electrical engineers
31 August, 2022 | Supplied by: JemenaJemena has partnered with Monash University to offer an annual scholarship for a female student in a bid to encourage more women to pursue electrical engineering careers.
Survey exposes lack of support for electrical apprentices
23 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Electrical Trades Union (ETU)Australia is facing a major training crisis, with a new survey revealing the soaring cost of living and a failing mentorship system are pushing electrical apprentices to the brink of quitting.
Clean energy event coming to Melbourne
23 August, 2022Billed as Australia's largest clean energy event, All-Energy Australia will be taking place this October at MCEC.
Contractor and electrician fined $30K
23 August, 2022An electrical contractor and electrician have been fined after wiring errors left parts of a Perth property unprotected against electrical hazards for five months.
Climate Change Bill gets thumbs up from NECA
17 August, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has welcomed the passing of the federal government's Climate Change Bill 2022 in the House of Representatives.
Electrical workers upskilled for bright future
16 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaThe Vic Govt is upskilling electrical workers, with the aim of improving community safety and equipping the workforce to be part of the state's growing renewable and new energy sectors.
Tradesman prosecuted for unlicensed electrical work
09 August, 2022WA's energy safety regulator is urging consumers to use its online licence search to verify that businesses they engage to carry out electrical installing work hold a valid electrical contractor's licence.
Boost for Tas electrical sector
09 August, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationTasmanian Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth Felix Ellis MP has welcomed the state's newest crop of project managers as state-wide training kicks off in Hobart this month.
Crackdown on non-compliant lighting equipment
02 August, 2022Lighting Council Australia has reported that significant rorting of the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme is occurring in the lighting upgrades market.
Growing EV popularity prompts safety reminder
19 July, 2022With electric vehicles growing in popularity, WorkSafe is reminding employers of their obligations to provide appropriate training and supervision to mechanics working on potentially dangerous EV systems.
Praise for female-led construction project
19 July, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has commended the ACT Govt's focus on gender equity following an announcement that Strathnairn Primary School will be a female-led construction project.
Powerline clearance fines to be issued in Vic
07 July, 2022Energy Safe Victoria now has the power to issue fines to Victorian electricity companies and councils that do not keep trees safely clear of powerlines.
Energy co fined for placing customers at risk
06 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Energy Regulator (AER)Endeavour Energy has paid seven infringement notices totalling $474,600 issued by the AER for putting vulnerable life support customers in NSW at risk.
NECA welcomes state budgets
24 June, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has responded positively to the NSW and Qld state budgets, highlighting investment in infrastructure spending, focus on women and support for apprentices.
