In the current economic situation, electricians can be met with financial issues and disconnect. San Williams finds out how Club Clipsal supports electricians and tradies alike.

It’s a big industry out there, and while tradie jobs may be in high demand across the country, electricians face various challenges navigating a business every day.

Strict deadlines, evolving technologies and the pressure of meeting demanding customer requirements are just some of the problems that can compromise work and income and affect the well-being of an electrician.

Club Clipsal acknowledges the unique challenges of its members and celebrates the variances in their experiences. The loyalty club aims to be a hub for networking, innovations and training to provide the highest standard and overall experience.

“Club Clipsal is a unique loyalty club and one which is well renowned in the electrical industry. Our members see a lot of value in what we offer, such as the Club Clipsal Advisory Committee, an advisory group that gives us the feedback we need to help shape the club and the Clipsal business,” Clipsal by Schneider Electric partner program manager David Moore says.

Clipsal has always been ‘the product provider’ for electricians, from the smallest installation to large-scale projects, and Clipsal solutions are highly scalable.

Today, Clipsal’s product range extends much further than how they humbly began. The Wiser smart home range offers an integrated and modular smart home technology system, while their electrical vehicle (EV) chargers including EVlink and EVlink Home provide solutions for both residential and commercial buildings. Clipsal’s esteemed Iconic switches and socket range, including the Pro Series and the 56 Series commercial range, are made to handle the harshest industrial environment.

With over 14,000 members, Club Clipsal continues to build a space for its electricians that emphasises well-being by promoting work-life balance and stress management practices through member benefits and community.

Club Clipsal is a growth and success platform of Australia’s largest network of electricians where members can learn, connect and contribute to shaping the future of the electrical industry. Sparkies of all ages and experiences will have resources and exclusive product information they can access and share through state-by-state events, community nights and national events.

In joining and downloading the Club Clipsal smartphone app iCat, Clipsal’s new membership tiers, comprising of Crew, Expert, Elite and Master, will allow electricians to enjoy the latest rewards program with access to free online training, exclusive events, existing Toyota fleet association discounts as well as other new partners and offers.

With a larger range of rewards, there are plenty of options for redeeming points. But Club Clipsal is more than just a rewards program.

Viewing electricians as its frontline partners, one key benefit to joining is Clipsal’s emphasis on education and upskilling, with members being able to access informative workshops, networking happy hours, product demos and industry research.

Electricians will have the tools they need to elevate their business and boost their areas of expertise, and therefore revenue, while simultaneously providing the clients they service the latest in technology, options for their personal preference and budget and safe and reliable products through Clipsal.

“Joining Clipsal Club is easy, and after joining, a new member will soon be enjoying our culture of camaraderie and shared learning. Whether it’s through AMPED24, product demonstrations or our regular newsletters, emails and other events, with an emphasis is on connection and collaboration,” David says.

Clipsal has no shortage of programs to help its partners along their journey in their industry. Aside from Club Clipsal, their Wiser Approved Installer Program offers complete smart home automation solutions that satisfy customers’ needs.

By becoming a Clipsal Wiser Approved Installer, sparkies will be joining a professional network of like-minded ‘smart sparkies’ at the forefront of smart home technology in Australia.

Through the Clipsal Wiser program, smart sparkies will be able to grow their online business and attract new and existing customers with the Wiser Digital Marketing Promotion Kit with more business exposure being listed on the Clipsal Partner Locator.

Also included in the program is self-paced online training for continued building of technical skills and knowledge with eLearning modules. Modules include Lighting Control, BLE Functionality, Using Zigbee, Sensors, IP Cameras, Retro-Fitting, BLE Functionality, Zigbee Functionality and IP Camera Functionality.

It’s easy to get lost in the vastness of what the electrical and integration industry is becoming.  By supporting sparkies of today and the generation after, Club Clipsal provides a forum and community culture based on acknowledging distinct viewpoints of electricians from a range of work and sector experience (residential, industrial and commercial) and thriving upon them.