Technology
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Laser tradies make a difference
One hundred plumbers and electricians from Laser Plumbing & Electrical recently delivered over $100,000 worth of work in eight hours as part of LaserCon 2018. As ... -
Schneider Electric launches Masterpact MTZ air circuit-breaker
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of its third-generation of high power, low voltage air circuit-breakers, Masterpact MTZ. Featuring embedded class one energy metering, footprint, power ... -
NECA welcomes boost to apprenticeships and payroll tax relief in NSW Budget
Increased funding for vocational education and training (VET) and a reduction in the burden of payroll tax on businesses, both measures announced in the NSW Budget ... -
New eligibility requirements for electrical contractor licences
There are new requirements that will commence from 1 July for Queensland electrical contractor licences, which include additional training for qualified technical persons (QTP) and qualified ... -
Lack of progress on regulation schedule
A new regulation schedule to start soon is inconsistently applied, according to the lighting industry, as it has lead to confusion in the industry and higher ... -
Tasmania signs up to support apprentice training
The National Electrical and Communcations Association (NECA) has applauded the Tasmanian Government’s actions in signing up to the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF). “The decision of the ... -
Brisbane-based builder develops Point Pod power point accessory
A builder-turned-entrepreneur has developed Point Pod, a product that aims to solve the problem of not having enough power outlets in your kitchen, by hiding a ... -
Cabling competence: Are electricians qualified to install underground and aerial cabling?
The installation of underground and aerial cable is specialist work. Ian Millner talks to Paul Skelton about how a half-day of training can prevent legal and ... -
Westpac releases Westpac-Melbourne Institute SME Index
Westpac has announced the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute SME Index has slipped into negative territory in June 2018 and is down 4.7% to 98.3. The Index, ... -
Fujitsu General launches new compact ducted outdoor unit range
Fujitsu General has launched a new range of ducted outdoor units. The new Ducted outdoor unit is Fujitsu General’s most compact and lightweight high static ducted ...
