In this guide to getting a gas qualification, we tackle the path towards different gas licences and how this translates to whether you can fit, install or service only. Do you often hear others or even catch yourself asking or saying the following? » I can’t find qualified Gas fitters! » I need to get […]
Embrace the Online Training
Even though in April 2020 we have temporarily paused the face to face training, our online training has continued for our existing and newly enrolled students. We introduced a new feature to online e-learning through bizelearn.com.au, which we call the BBB- Big Blue Button Virtual Online class. Where each course has a BBB-Virtual class session/s, […]
Practical Experience Requirements for new applications – Gas Work Licences or Authorisations
The Queensland Gas Licencing and authorisation unit announced that commencing on the 1st February 2020, that all new applications for a Gas Work Licence, Gas Work Licence servicing and other Gas Work Licences and Gas Work Authorisations will change. The changes focus on the requirement to complete specific hours and minimum jobs of practical experience. […]
7 Reasons why your website isn’t generating leads
If you’ve just started your business in a trade, and are wondering why you’re struggling with leads, then we may have the answer for you… The importance of good web design is often underrated. If you have a website but aren’t leveraging its full potential, then keep reading. The latest Digital 2019 Report stated that […]
Become A Gas Fitter: Career Pathway
It is not uncommon to reach a certain period of your life and be ready for a change. When we realise that the job we’ve worked in for the past 20 years has become stale and monotonous. It’s time to do something different. Becoming a gas fitter is a popular career change for many tradespeople. […]
COAG Hydrogen Strategy: Changes & Updates
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 […]