Do you drive a car? Well, listen up. The Council of Australian Governments has released its new hydrogen strategy. It is bringing the development of cleaner energy to the forefront. So how does this impact the gas industry, and Australia’s climate change? Let’s take a look. How is Hydrogen made? Hydrogen is considered a […]
Make Risk Assessment A Routine, Here’s Why…
It’s certainly no secret that risk assessments and Safe Work Method Statements should be a daily process. But we can easily build up a love-hate relationship with risk assessments. Now I want to speak about something that is still a little raw for me (and my broken leg/ankle). The importance of continually doing risk assessments/and […]
Alert: for all Gas Fitters Suspension of AGA4624–Suburban RV/Caravan gas fueled water heaters
Over the past few weeks we have received many calls from Gasfitters and end users regarding the suspension of the Suburban Gas Hot Water Units. To date, the AGA and the certificate holder Coast to Coast have been working together with the ACCC for a solution, with no resolved conclusion currently found. If the hot […]
Get a Gas Service Licence & Gasfitters Gas Work Licence – Career Path !
How to Get a Gas Service Licence & Gasfitters Gas Work Licence – Career Path ! Last week the Bizmatrix team and myself attended the our annual professional development VELG Training 2019 Conference , where over two days we attend over 15 sessions and presentation. There seemed to be a universal agreement in regards to school […]
Electrical Safety Office- Safety audits of plumbing businesses performing electrical work
Surviving an Electrical Safety Audit- by Darrel Vecchio CEO Bizmatrix Group Some people may think I am crazy- I love Audits ! , as I have no issues with being audited, in fact I have held an Electrical Contracting Licence since 1983 – yes hard to believe 36 years. During this period I have been […]
Restricted Electrical – Refrigeration / Air-conditioning Mechanics | How to !
Restricted Electrical – Refrigeration / Air-conditioning Mechanics The Queensland -Restricted Electrical Licence Course is open those looking to up-skill and gain a Restricted Electrical Licence in relation to their Refrigeration / Air-conditioning Mechanics skill set. I am a Queensland licenced Refrigeration / Air-conditioning Mechanics only , how do I get a restricted electrical licence ! Who can […]
Gas Fitters Restricted Electrical Licence- How to guide !
I am a licenced Gas fitter Type A gas fitter or plumber gas fitter , how do I get a restricted electrical licence ! LICENCED GAS FITTERS ONLY : Eligible for all units as below, this will depend on your training permit and needs eligibility -Disconnect and reconnect low voltage electrical circuits -Locate & Rectify faults […]
Plumbers Gasfitters have further extensions for the restricted electrical licences
This year the Electrical Safety Office in Queensland granted additional items for plumber gas fitter restricted electrical licences. Heat pumps are now included All Hat water units NOW AVAILABLE – Plugs and cords 240 Vac and 415 Vac Restricted electrical license courses for Plumbers and or Gas fitters at Bizmatrix This detailed training session will […]
QGA-Queensland Gas Industry Awards 2018 – Up and coming Business of the year winner
Up and coming Business of the year winner- Sponsored by Bizmatrix Winner -Ryan Heathwood – Rynos Plumbing and GAS Congratulations to Ryan Heathwood the owner of Rynos Plumbing and Gas for being the winner of the Up and coming Business of the year, Ryan was also elected a committee member at the QGA annual General […]
Plumbers, Gasfitters & Fitters be safe with bonding straps .
don’t take the chance! The Electrical Safety office is alerting all Plumbers , Gasfitters and fitters. To Always use a bonding strap to bridge the gap when cutting into any pipework, when disconnecting gas appliances or water appliances , removing gas meters, gas valves and breaking into a pipework system. It is also recommended to […]