Page 1
Tag: Queensland
-
Aurecon appoints former AIRAH president as Queensland MD
International engineering firm Aurecon has welcomed former AIRAH president Sean Treweek, F.AIRAH, as its Queensland managing director.
-
Queensland offering free tools for first-years
The Queensland government is offering a rebate of up to $1,000 for first-year apprentices to cover the cost of tools.
-
RPEQ renewal now open in Queensland
The renewal period is now open for professional engineers with Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) status.
-
Central and eastern Australia brace for intense heatwave
Temperatures are expected to hit nearly 50°C in parts of central and eastern Australia on Thursday and Friday
-
SuperCool announces accreditation of Queensland testing facility
Gold Coast-based SuperTest has been accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard by the globally recognised testing body NATA.
-
Queensland NCC stance highlights ‘patchwork’ problem
Queensland has confirmed that it will maintain the original timetable for adopting improved energy efficiency, condensation management and livable housing provisions in NCC 2022. Although industry stakeholders have applauded the decision, they have also raised concerns about delays in other jurisdictions, and the inconsistent implementation of what is intended to be a national code to […]
-
BPEQ charges unregistered engineer
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) has prosecuted a case involving an interstate engineer providing professional engineering services for a building in Queensland. According to the BPEQ, the engineer worked outside of Queensland and did not register as a registered professional engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). Unregistered engineers can face serious consequences for providing […]
-
Have your say on VET education in Queensland
The Queensland Parliament’s Education, Employment and Training Committee will be holding three community forums and a public hearing briefing about the delivery of vocational education and training (VET) for regional, rural and remote Queensland in July 2023. The committee is keen to hear directly from workers, employers, and their representatives as part of its inquiry. […]
-
Queensland calls for more trades to move to “paradise”
A multi-million dollar promotional blitz is under way in three states in an effort to lure more trades to Queensland to help with flood recovery efforts. The Tradies in Paradise campaign is being promoted across a range of targeted advertising platforms as well as to spectators at AFL games in South Australia, Western Australia and […]
-
Air quality protocol under development at QUT
International air quality expert Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, in liaison with facilities management at QUT, is developing a protocol to undertake air quality auditing within the university’s facilities. Prof. Morawska says the assessment aims to ensure excellent air quality, which would ensure a lower risk of infection of airborne viruses including COVID-19, as well as […]
-
RectorSeal opens new Australian warehouse
RectorSeal Australia has announced the opening of a new warehouse tailored for Australian customers. Located in Brendale, Queensland, the warehouse will function as the company’s Australian head office. According to the company, the location offers additional warehouse space to help expand RectorSeal’s current product offering to customers, and the warehouse will be fully staffed “to […]
-
Tradies travelling north for work
The latest licence statistics from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) indicate that a high number of trades have crossed the border over the past 18 months. According to the QBCC, the jump in licensee numbers is the biggest in more than five years. The number of tradies moving from New South Wales and […]
-
Clock ticking on Queensland licence deadline
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is urging workers to submit their applications for occupational and site supervisor licences ahead of the January 1, 2022 deadline – and to take advantage of the alternative pathway arrangements that finish this week, on September 30. According to the QBCC, assessment officers have seen an increase in […]
-
APER opens new road to professional registration
The Queensland government has approved the AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER) program under its Professional Engineers Act 2002. This opens a dedicated pathway for engineers working in HVAC&R and building services to be assessed and secure Registered Professional Engineer Qld (RPEQ) status. The announcement comes as states and territories roll out professional registration schemes in […]
-
Name change for Queensland Tier 1 HVAC contractor
Leading Queensland HVAC contractor System Air Built Environment Services has has adopted a new trading name: SABE Services Group. The new look and trading name has already come into effect. The company ownership, staff, capacity, and capability will remain unchanged. SABE Services Group will still be a 100 per cent Queensland-owned and operated company. System […]
-
Alternative pathway for Queensland RAC licences
Queensland workers needing an occupational licence for air conditioning and refrigeration work can now apply using an alternate qualification pathway. The new pathway allows an applicant who may not have the required qualifications to use their experience instead. Employees who perform mechanical services work for a licensed contractor, including refrigeration and air conditioning, have until […]
-
Queensland will adopt licensing reforms when “fully ready”
The Queensland government has indicated it will be working with the Commonwealth to resolve issues around automatic mutual recognition before adopting the reforms, due to take effect on July 1 around Australia. “The Queensland government is supportive of improving occupational mobility to support economic recovery, but not at any cost,” says the government. “It is […]
-
Pacific Ventilation appoints new Queensland distributor
Pacific Ventilation has strengthened its presence in the Queensland market with a new official distributor, Northern Airconditioning. Northern Airconditioning owner Michael Parker‐Walshe, with the support of Pacific Ventilation’s Queensland branch team, will handle the Northern Queensland sales region. Pacific Ventilation’s Queensland branch manager Pete Morris, Affil.AIRAH, and his team will continue to service the Central […]
-
Workers urged to get flying start on licence applications
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is offering new arrangements for mechanical services workers who apply for their occupational licence ahead of the January 1, 2022 deadline. Employees who perform mechanical services work for a licensed contractor, including refrigeration and air conditioning, have until January 1, 2022 to hold the relevant occupational licence. Normally, […]
-
Driver injured in explosion from AC system
The driver of a mining truck in Queensland has suffered serious burns in an explosion believed to be caused by an air conditioning system incorrectly charged with hydrocarbon refrigerant. According to the Queensland Mines Inspectorate, the explosion occurred in the truck cabin while the vehicle was being driven in an underground mine. It caused serious […]