A TIME OF UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE IPIQ CONFERENCE 2012 KELVIN SLADE MPAQ - COUNCILLOR

A TIME OF UNPRECEDENTED

CHANGE

IPIQ CONFERENCE 2012KELVIN SLADEMPAQ - COUNCILLOR

CHANGES IN THE LAST 40 YEARS

THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING

CODES AND STANDARDS

THE QUEENSLAND PICTUREPLUMBING & DRAINAGE ACT 2002

STD PLUMBING & DRAINAGE REGULATION 2003PLUMBING & DRAINAGE REGULATION 2003

QLD PLUMBING & WASTE WATER CODE 2011 QLD DEVELOPMENT CODE MP 4.1-3

QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY ACT 1991PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT

2004ELECTRCIAL SAFETY ACT 2002

Synonyms: verb. alter - exchange - vary - shift - convert – transform

noun. alteration - shift - variation - exchange - mutation

CHANGE:

COAG&

THE SEAMLESS ECONOMY

THE $92 MILLION DOLLAR PROPOSITION

NOLS & NOLA

• The benefit to QLD?• NOLS & NW• Dumbing down our Trade

SPOLA &

CHANGES TO SPDR & MP4.1

THE MPAQ VIEW

Notifiable Works Our Thoughts

• Drainage • Key word definitions included.• Temperature control devices.• Solar & Heat Pump hot water systems.• Non testable backflow prevention devices• On site sewerage treatment facility.• Proposed Form 4 layout.

NOTIFIABLE WORKSOUR CONCERNS

• CPD• AUDITS & INSPECTIONS Audit/inspection target should be 25% Time frame for audit/inspection - no longer than six months after lodgement of form.• NW - responsible person???? - Indemnity????• Red Tape reduction – triplicate receipt book!

MPAQ SMART PHONE APP

A QUICK OVERVIEW

©copyright-Master Plumbers’ Assoc. of Qld.

MPAQ eForm Application


Welcome screen issues warning and relevant news

MENU Home


Current selection of forms available

MENU Forms


MENU History

History of forms sent and awaiting sending


MENU Settings

Users details are entered – forms are pre-populated


Form selection


All sections of the forms are presented as questions


All 74 QLD local governments are available.

Local government details are pre-populated, forms are automatically sent.


Check boxes and radio buttons for ease of use




Description of works performed can be entered manualy


Or select from pre-determined generic descriptions of common works










The ability to attach and send photos (5) of works to council.


The ability to attach and send photos (5) of works to council.


The ability to include the home owner / client – add email address


Completed forms are emailed directly to selected local council, plumber.

Client if selected.

CURRENT VERSION HAS THE INCLUSION OF CAPTURING LICENSEE SIGNATURE FOR INCLUSION ON FORM 4

ALSO HAS A CREDIT CARD FORM INCLUDED BASED ON BCC FORM – MISSING MIDDLE 8 DIGITS FOR SECURITY – ALSO INCLUDES SIGNATURE FOR CREDIT CARD FEE AUTHORISATION


Submission fees are automatically debited from nominated institution


Completed form are received within seconds

AN INDUSTRY BLUEPRINT• The creation of a multi purpose trade occupational

licensing body replacing the BSA. A one stop shop for licensees. The Queensland Building Commission.

• The board is drawn from industry representatives.• The Commission has industry sub-Commissions.• Building Industry Commission• Plumbing industry Commission – Responsible for

occupational & contractor Licensing, including plumber, drainer, fire, roof plumbing, refrigeration mechanics and gas

• Electrical Safety Office.

ELECTRICIANS INSTALLING SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS

THE BSA POSITION

The BSA

• WILL - Amend the ACT allowing electricians to contract for the installation of solar water heaters.

• States – that licensing should not be a barrier to red tap reduction or an artificial barrier to competition.

• States – that the changes will not impact on the plumbers equality in contracting.

• States – They cannot guarantee licence creep by electricians

ACCELERATED APPRENTICSHIPSThe federal Governments view

The overarching aim of the initiative is to support a systemic shift to competency-based progression and completion in vocational education and training with a focus on Australian Apprenticeships. The initiative aims to achieve this by supporting industry to develop and implement innovative strategies that embed and further the reach of competency-based progression.

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A TIME OF UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE IPIQ CONFERENCE 2012 KELVIN SLADE MPAQ - COUNCILLOR