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Pommy plumbers!!!
hi :)
I have read many forums about Australia, particularly plumbers complaining about getting their plumbing licenses, and how long it takes to do so. Surely they do not expect to unpack their tools, and start working, without knowing any of the rules and regulations, that Australian plumbers have to abide by. In the UK we have to complete ACS assessments and be CORGI registered to work on gas, maybe we should implement a licensing system for plumbing! :scared: I believe in OZ once you get your basic license you can start working for another plumber who is fully qualified. How many of you British plumbers are now working in Australia fully qualified? How long did it take? And what was the cost? I would be grateful to know as I hope to move to sunny OZ in the summer and I will need to get my qualifications. Cheers Rob :) |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by devonfolk
In the UK we have to complete ACS assessments and be CORGI registered to work on gas, maybe we should implement a licensing system for plumbing! :scared:
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Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Doesn't the UK have a licensing system for plumbing? :eek:
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Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by steve`o
no neither does it have a licensing system for sparkies which to my mind is even worse
Even as a householder there is virtually nothing you can undertake without qualifications. I work for a big DIY retailer installing their products and a test certificate has to be issued whenever any electrical work is done. Whats more in 2007 there are new laws coming into effect where you will have to get a certificate for any home improvements, e.g fitted bathroom. These certificates will have to be passed on when you sell your house. You can run but you cannot hide - lol. |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by halcyon 52
The U.K does have new regs regarding electrics that came into force in Jan 2005.
Even as a householder there is virtually nothing you can undertake without qualifications. I work for a big DIY retailer installing their products and a test certificate has to be issued whenever any electrical work is done. Whats more in 2007 there are new laws coming into effect where you will have to get a certificate for any home improvements, e.g fitted bathroom. These certificates will have to be passed on when you sell your house. You can run but you cannot hide - lol. or what is known in the trade as part P certification a basically good idea that was completely and utterly f**ked up by the present government the idea was that all electrical work had to certificated and be reported to your local council, where it has gone wrong was that to gain part P certification you have to attend a 3 day course on part P the ONLY stipulation to going on this course is that you pay the fee and turn up, you DO NOT have to any training electrical or otherwise to attend so guess whats happened? kitchen fitters bedroom fitters and all sorts of "handyman" type people have been attending the courses and attaining the paperwork which allows them to sign off electrical work in the domestic environment like i said at the start its bollocks my qualifications to say this before you ask City & Guilds 136 A&B Electrical Installation City & Guilds 240 Electrical Design National Inspection Council approved contractor |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by steve`o
sorry your talking bollocks
or what is known in the trade as part P certification a basically good idea that was completely and utterly f**ked up by the present government the idea was that all electrical work had to certificated and be reported to your local council, where it has gone wrong was that to gain part P certification you have to attend a 3 day course on part P the ONLY stipulation to going on this course is that you pay the fee and turn up, you DO NOT have to any training electrical or otherwise to attend so guess whats happened? kitchen fitters bedroom fitters and all sorts of "handyman" type people have been attending the courses and attaining the paperwork which allows them to sign off electrical work in the domestic environment like i said at the start its bollocks my qualifications to say this before you ask City & Guilds 136 A&B Electrical Installation City & Guilds 240 Electrical Design National Inspection Council approved contractor It still has regs even if they are not being implemented too well. I dont care what qualifications you have and was not going to ask. You still cannot undertake the work I do without the extra certificate in inspection and testing. I am not an electrician anyway and was just making a comment. Must meet for a drink sometime, you sound areally nice guy. |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by steve`o
no neither does it have a licensing system for sparkies which to my mind is even worse
No wonder I can never find a good one when I need one. :rolleyes: |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by steve`o
sorry your talking bollocks
or what is known in the trade as part P certification a basically good idea that was completely and utterly f**ked up by the present government the idea was that all electrical work had to certificated and be reported to your local council, where it has gone wrong was that to gain part P certification you have to attend a 3 day course on part P the ONLY stipulation to going on this course is that you pay the fee and turn up, you DO NOT have to any training electrical or otherwise to attend so guess whats happened? kitchen fitters bedroom fitters and all sorts of "handyman" type people have been attending the courses and attaining the paperwork which allows them to sign off electrical work in the domestic environment like i said at the start its bollocks my qualifications to say this before you ask City & Guilds 136 A&B Electrical Installation City & Guilds 240 Electrical Design National Inspection Council approved contractor |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by halcyon 52
Why the hostilities.
It still has regs even if they are not being implemented too well. I dont care what qualifications you have and was not going to ask. You still cannot undertake the work I do without the extra certificate in inspection and testing. I am not an electrician anyway and was just making a comment. Must meet for a drink sometime, you sound areally nice guy. its just a total pis**r when you attend college for 6 years to see people who havn`t got a clue ( electrically ) getting around the regulations and certifying electrical installations as safe because the authorities that implemented part P didn't have the common sense to make it mandatory to for all applicants re part P to be a qualified electricians rant over i take it your last line was said tongue in cheek :rolleyes: |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by steve`o
didnt realise that it came over as hostile to you mate ( not the intention )
its just a total pis**r when you attend college for 6 years to see people who havn`t got a clue ( electrically ) getting around the regulations and certifying electrical installations as safe because the authorities that implemented part P didn't have the common sense to make it mandatory to for all applicants re part P to be a qualified electricians rant over i take it your last line was said tongue in cheek :rolleyes: |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
blimmey i only mentioned regs and look what happens!!!!!!
but that does 'nt answer of my questions about plumbing:) rob |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by devonfolk
blimmey i only mentioned regs and look what happens!!!!!!
but that does 'nt answer of my questions about plumbing:) rob |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
It's always the way! :p
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Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by devonfolk
blimmey i only mentioned regs and look what happens!!!!!!
but that does 'nt answer of my questions about plumbing:) rob both have to be applied for via your local saftey office ( i`ll look in my aus file, as info for plumbers was in with the sparkies stuff ) back shortley regards steve |
Re: Pommy plumbers!!!
Originally Posted by steve`o
from what i understand rob its similar to getting a sparkies licence which is a bit of a nightmare
both have to be applied for via your local saftey office ( i`ll look in my aus file, as info for plumbers was in with the sparkies stuff ) back shortley regards steve http://www.lgp.qld.gov.au/docs/build...or_licence.pdf try this rob regards steve |
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