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Andrew Clarke | Executive Officer
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Gavin Watson | Operations Manager
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Sam Baulderstone | Field Officer
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The Plumbing industry has gone through some training issues of late, with changes to national qualifications, providers not having capacity to deliver due to various reasons such as resources or lack of class sizes. MPASA has responded to the feedback and have reached out to our ‘’network’’ to assist in solving these problems. Courses include:
1. Disconnect – Reconnect electrical equipment training course. (Course Code: UEERL0004) 5 Day course with some pre-reading, face to face environment because of the practical nature of the training. Theoretical and practical assessment.This unit covers disconnecting and reconnecting composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring (single and three phase up to 1000 volts AC)
What skills will you gain:
- Competently use and interpret a multimeter
- Use electrical hand tools
- Interpret electrical components
- Use electrical safety equipment
- Identify correct earthing points
- Safely isolate a live electrical supply
Participants will also learn to:
- Work Safely
- Identify supply arrangements
- Follow isolation procedures. Lock out Tag out
- Select and use testing and measuring devices
- Terminate and connect cables and conductors
Pre-requisites:
Applicants must have completed UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace. If they do not have this unit, you can obtain this through the provider by recognition of prior learning by completing a workbook and having the following:
- Cert III level qualification in a trade or education qualification
- Australian recognised trade certificate
- Induction complete certificate
- Safety induction card
- Construction White Card
- Certificate IV in WHS
- WHSO training
- A CPR (resuscitation) certificate
- A first aid certificate which included CPR
For more details contact the provider:
Gas Train Ph: 1300 955 583
Unit 1, 61 Tapleys Hill Rd, Hendon SA 5014
2. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Training – NonAccredited
Course content includes:
- Properties and characteristics of CO
- Why CO is toxic
- Effects of CO by concentration in air
- Sources of CO
- What is combustion. How is CO formed?
- What are the signs of a faulty gas appliance?
- Types of gas appliances – open flued, room sealed, outdoor and flueless
- Overview of appliance standards
- ESV safety alerts on various open flued appliances
- Certification information (e.g., GTRC and various labs)
- Ventilation requirements – positive pressure & negative pressure
- Negative pressure test procedure
- CO spillage test procedure
- ESV video example of testing
- Carbon monoxide safe working level (Time Weighted Average) TWA calculation
For more details contact the provider
Gas Train Ph: 1300 955 583
Unit 1 , 61 Tapleys Hill Rd, Hendon SA 5014
3. Video Training on the following non accredited courses: All available via the MPASA Website (Members access only)
- TMV Servicing & testing
- RPZ Servicing & testing
- DCV Servicing & testing
- DDCV Servicing & testing
- Safety Showers Servicing & testing including: Eye wash, Face wash & Combined wash (All videos produced by Gould Instruments)
MPA SA is now selling Gould Digital Backflow Prevention Test Kits Members of the Association will get a discounted rate for purchasing the GI-DBT2 Test Kit. Please refer to the MPA SA website for details.
MPA SA has negotiated a Fuel Deal with On The Run (OTR) and the offer is now in place.There are savings on the pump price with the majority of OTR outlets – all explained and easily managed. Contact Lauren on Ph: 0459 536 639 for further information and application forms.
Northern Territory Members can apply for the Fuel discount offering via the MOGAS Regional distributor network. Please contact Lauren for more information.
In recent times, workers’ marches and protests are being observed all around the world; people marched in Canada, Indonesia, Taiwan, Belgium, Spain, Turkey, France, South Korea and Japan, to name a few.
MPASA is about making the most amount of impact for the right reasons and if striking or marching down the streets of Adelaide is the only way to get the message across then – so be it!
The right to protest is currently a hot topic in South Australia. As an environmental protest in mid-May disrupted Adelaide traffic and business operations, it led to significant changes in Parliament to increase fines and jail terms for those parties or individuals.
MPASA does not condone this behaviour but sometimes we need to make a stand when all our efforts to lobby government for change leads to zero action.
It is the people that vote the government in; people’s wellbeing and support of community outcomes should remain a high priority.
MPASA fights to protect our members, our industry and the public. We have lobbied for the improved protection to consumers who constantly get ‘’ripped off’’ by unscrupulous businesses (we all know who these people are), we have spent decades trying to stop these business operations.
My recent meeting with the relevant Minister highlighted the fact that these business practices are in fact increasing and it is becoming a run-away train.
Our office is receiving an increased number of calls from concerned members of the public; many of them are advocating on behalf of a vulnerable consumer, often an elderly person or a person living with disability.
If more businesses get away with these tactics, more will follow.
This behavior is disgusting, and it harms our industry’s reputation.
As the housing crisis remains front-of-mind for many Australians, purchasing a home is the biggest decision every family or individual makes in their life.
We believe that the standard of the build needs to be 100% compliant.
The feedback I hear from peers, plumbers and the calls coming through to the office indicate that this bar is not always being met.
We understand that over history, building standards have changed to meet current industry regulations and / or environmental changes but the fact remains there are concerns over the whole building and certification process.
There just isn’t the level of compliance, as our working environment is now rushed, profits are being eroded for many reasons and the care factor on quality is dropping away as attitudes change.
My biggest concern is the lack of understanding around stormwater and the effects this has on homes and surrounding properties.
Did you know only 3% of tradespeople are women? There’s even fewer mums in plumbing. But lets talk about the opportunities that plumbing holds for mums.
Flexible working hours: Many plumbing companies offer flexible work arrangements, which can be particularly beneficial for mothers who need to balance work with family responsibilities. This can include parttime work, job-sharing arrangements, and the ability to work from home on administrative tasks.
Self-employment: Some mothers may choose to become self-employed plumbers, which can offer greater flexibility and control over their work schedule. This can involve starting your own plumbing business or working as an independent contractor.
Career advancement: The plumbing industry offers a range of career advancement opportunities, such as becoming a supervisor or manager, which can provide greater job security and opportunities for professional development.
Apprenticeships: Many plumbing companies offer apprenticeships for those looking to start a career in plumbing. This can be a great opportunity for mothers who may be looking to re-enter the workforce or switch to a new career.
Industry support: There are a number of industry associations and support groups for women in the plumbing industry, such as Women in Civil Committee and BUSY Sisters Mentoring which provide networking opportunities, training, and resources to support women in their careers.
Overall, the plumbing industry can offer a range of opportunities for mothers, whether they are looking for flexible work arrangements, self-employment, or career advancement.
With the right training and support, plumbing can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for women.
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June 12-18 is Men’s Health Week. This Men’s Health Week, take the time to consider:
• What does good health look like to you?
• How have you been feeling lately?
• Who could you reach out to for support if you were feeling stressed or depressed?
• When was your last check-up at the doctors or dentist?
• How many fruits and vegetables are you eating each day?
Adelaide Men’s Group
Australian Men’s Shed Association
MensLine Australia
How do some of these groups successfully help men take care of their physical well being, while also providing important social connect?
Men’s shed QR code 1 Working in plumbing means you’re moving around all day, and your “office” looks different each day.
A lot of young apprentices are excited about building strength and muscle when they start out, but soreness is a common downside to all the physical activity you do.
Read Steel Blue’s guide on 10 Stretches Every Tradie Should Do for Health and Injury Prevention.
Trent’s Plumbing and Gas in the largest plumbing and gas fitting company based on the Southern Fleurieu.
We are the preferred plumber for most builders, real estate agents and landlords in the region.
Our services include new installations and maintenance for residential and commercial clients in Victor Harbor, Goolwa, Port Elliot, Yankalilla and Myponga - and all locations in-between.
When things go wrong, consumers may have good reason to complain.
Sometimes they complain direct to the business they’ve been dealing with, sometimes they also report the matter to Consumer and Business Services (CBS), and sometimes they post their gripe on social media and give the business a bad review and rating.
Some problems can be prevented, but there are times where the reason for the problem is out of the tradesperson’s control. CBS offers this advice on how to deal with complaints.
A lot of businesses don’t give any thought to putting a process in place to deal with complaints. They just try to deal with issues as best they can when issues arise.
But a complaint process doesn’t need to be a complex document describing many steps to take and diagrams and arrows going in all directions.
For some handy tips on being prepared to deal with any complaints about your business, see the ‘How to handle customer complaints’ page at sa.gov.au.
When thinking about the types of complaints you might receive in the future, you could consider what an appropriate response to customers would be when issues arise that you have no influence over. For example: vandalism at the building site, despite the builder taking necessary precautions to prevent such events where possible.
another tradesperson who subsequently works at the site and inadvertently messes up work you had performed correctly.
delays with plumbing materials due to high demand across the industry or delivery delays due to extreme weather events.
You must genuinely try to fulfil your supply obligations and take reasonable precautions. It is an offence under the Australian Consumer Law to accept payment for goods and services if you know you aren’t able to supply the goods or services in a timely manner, or if you intend to supply goods or services that are materially different. Consumers may also make a complaint if there are concerns about your conduct or the work performed.
For example, if you: cause damage to the consumer’s property seek payment for additional work that the customer did not authorise do not provide an itemised bill when required.
Some plumbers may not realise that consumers have up to 30 days after receiving the original bill to ask for an itemised version. The business must then provide the itemised bill within 7 days showing how the price was worked out, the number of labour hours, the hourly rate, the materials used and the amount charged for them where applicable. In 2022 there were 235 reports to CBS about plumbing matters, and many of the issues mentioned above featured in these reports by consumers.
Even if a complaint is resolved to the consumer’s satisfaction, CBS could still take action against a tradesperson for breaches of licensing or consumer laws, so plumbers are reminded to make sure they meet their legal requirements.
Enforcement action by CBS may include issuing a written warning, a written assurance that the plumber will stop the unlawful activity, a public warning or an expiation notice, taking disciplinary action, or prosecuting the tradesperson in court.
SA.GOV is a useful hub of information for business. Visit www.sa.gov.au/topics/business-and-trade for information about licence and registration requirements and also general advice about running a business – including sales practices tips and requirements for invoices and receipts.
If you run a business that employs up to 19 people, you are one of the more than 2,500,000 micro and small businesses operating in Australia. These businesses include partnerships; sole traders; and companies, along with Family and Unit Trusts controlled by individual or company Trustees.
Whatever the structure, many businesses are owned by people who are married or in a de facto relationship. That spouse couple might both be participating in the day to day functions of the business or it could be run by one of the spouses alone. Perhaps there are third parties in a formal partnership agreement or involved as company shareholders.
The business may have been built over many years. The spouse couple may be Directors and shareholders of a company structure, or Trustees and Appointors of a Trust. There might be Director’s loans or beneficiary loan accounts on the balance sheet.
The family home might have been used as security for business loans; and the cars used by the couple everyday, held by and financed through the business. If it is a family business, there may not have been formal employment provisions in place for family members who have worked in and contributed to the growth of the business.
When the relationship ends, unravelling those business arrangements can be complicated. The business does not stop functioning as a result of a separation, but a new set of considerations have to be dealt with.
After separation, a couple’s assets are divided between them in accordance with the provisions of the Family Law Act 1975. This takes into account the financial and non-financial contributions each person has made to the relationship, as well as how particular issues will affect their ability to be financially independent in the future.
An interest that either spouse has in a business will be considered as part of that asset division, along with other holdings such as a family home, investment property and motor vehicles. It does not matter if only one of the spouses has been involved in running or working in the business.
The process of dividing assets requires that the assets are assigned a value. In some circumstances, values can be agreed between the spouses. If there is no agreement, an independent valuation is obtained.
Valuing a business can be approached in a number of ways, and the method used will depend on the nature and structure of the business. Importantly, the value of the business for Family Law purposes may not be the same value that would be assigned to a business being prepared for sale. As such, a valuation should be undertaken by an experienced business Valuer.
To obtain a valuation, all relevant financial information must be provided to the Valuer. That includes bank statements, tax returns, financial statements, employee records, loan documentation, constitutions and Trust Deeds.
The spouse couple should agree as to who will be appointed as the Valuer and be clear as to the information and documents to be given to them. To avoid incurring unnecessary costs and inflaming dispute, the valuation process should be transparent and communicated to both spouse parties.
The separated couple may have an accountant who can assist with identifying and gathering information and sharing that with the Valuer and lawyers as may be required.
After separation the couple can either continue to jointly manage the business; dissolve it and split the proceeds; or one person can buy out the other. The decision taken will require careful consideration of the needs of each person in relation to ensuring business continuity; rearranging operations; and redefining entitlements.
Ongoing joint management requires both people to progress the separation in a respectful and civil manner, with emotional issues kept out of the practical decision making required to run a business. That may not be achievable.
If an agreement is reached that one party will end their involvement in the business, it is important that process is done correctly. For example, one person might need to resign as a Director, transfer shares in a company to the other spouse and also remove themselves from control of a Trust. Loans, guarantees, claims and liability issues will need to be dealt with.
If the business is to be sold, the couple will need to jointly appoint an agent and agree the sale price, irrespective of whether both of them have formal ownership of the business. This avoids disputes arising from one person appearing to control that sale process to their advantage.
Even if you are not separated, you might want to review how your business is operating to minimise the impact of a separation or Divorce, should that happen.
If you are not keeping up to date and accurate financial records, are taking cash in hand work, or do not have shareholder agreements that include provisions around valuing the business; share transfers between shareholders; and dispute resolution processes, then you may find you will incur substantially more costs than you need to, if you separate.
If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We offer all Master Plumbers members the first 30 minutes of advice free on any new matter.
Promoters will often charge you a lot of money and may attempt to obtain your personal identity information to steal your super for themselves.
If you are approached by a promoter, report it to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as soon as possible.
The ATO has released a helpful factsheet to educate you on the dangers of illegally accessing super.
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Have you ever been approached by someone telling you that you can access your superannuation whenever you want?
Your superannuation can only be accessed early under very limited circumstances, so it’s important to know the rules, otherwise your retirement savings could be at risk.
Accessing your super early is illegal when you don’t meet a ‘condition of release’.
If you do, you could be hit with huge penalties.
You also need to be aware of people who offer to help you access your super early.
These people, also known as ‘promoters’, have targeted workers in the meat industry.
They may tell you they can set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) in your name so you can access your super to buy a house or go on a holiday.
This is illegal.
Don’t fall for it.
If you fall victim, you risk losing more than your retirement savings.
For more information, go to ato.gov.au/IllegalEarlyAccess
Vanessa balnaves Partner
Lynch Meyer Lawyers
D: 8236 7622
E: vbalnaves@lynchmeyer.com.au
Work-life balance is about finding equilibrium between one’s personal life and professional life, such that both receive appropriate time, attention, and energy.
It’s the ability to effectively manage work-related responsibilities and demands while maintaining a healthy and fulfilling personal life, including time for leisure, family, friends, and personal interests.
At the outset, it is important to establish boundaries, both mentally and physically.
I consulted with a business owner whose wife told me she wanted him home more, both physically and emotionally, and that when he was home, he wasn’t really there – his mind seemed to be always at work.
I created the “closing the door on the day” concept which worked a treat. Half an hour before he left to go home, he was to review his accomplished tasks for that day and then plan the following day.
Once he had done that, he was to mindfully close the door of his office and head home.
The review, plan, and door close, provided both a time boundary and a planning discipline that helped his mind close out the day so he could be more fully present that night at home.
Whether you work onsite, in an office, or from the kitchen table, having your own closing out process is essential to getting separation from work.
Another aspect of balance (and this is particularly important for highly driven people) is that we have some structure and plan to our time off.
Many years ago when I was working 80-hour weeks, my coach told me that as I reduced my time at work it was important to redirect that time into engaging activities, otherwise, I was likely to fall in a hole of boredom and sabotage the good work I was doing in reducing the time spent at work.
It was a good reminder of the importance of having some kind of plan along with identifying the activities which regenerate us.
This is where, it’s not just the separation from work that’s important but it’s the level of engagement in the out-of-work activities that is critical to achieve better balance.
Tasks and activities largely fall into two categories.
The first are those that are extrinsically motivated - often motivated by the have to’s and the should’s where the energy generated to achieve an outcome is separate to the inherent reward within the task.
Take for example winning a new plumbing job. You knew that if you had a million bucks in the bank you may not touch a particular job because of how much of a headache it could turn out to be on the way through.
However, the extrinsic motivator “profitability” drives you forward to win it.
Another example might be going to the gym.
Many people are extrinsically motivated to go, so that at some time in the future they will look buff, but most don’t do it because they feel like getting up early to sweat it out.
The second category are those activities that are intrinsically motivated: we really enjoy them and often lose consciousness of time.
The reward comes simply from engaging in the activity itself. For one person at work, it might be liaising with clients, fixing leaking taps, or doing strategy work.
For another person outside of work it might be playing with the kids, smoking ribs and wings on the smoker/ BBQ, or going hiking. It’s different for everyone. Though they might still be demanding, the corresponding enjoyment and sense of fulfilment are high.
So, next time you are looking to get some energy back and think that balance might be an issue, remember to: close the door on work; plan your time off; and review the mix of have-to and want- to activities, because my guess is, you may need to insert some additional activities into your life (whether at work or outside of work) because you want to do them, not just because you have to.
Ray Hodge Business and Leadership Development Expert W: www.rayhodge.com.au
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What inspired you to become a plumber?
I wasn’t enjoying school, I wanted to get out and do a hands-on kind of job. Plumbing was the first one that came to mind. I like cars, I wanted to be a mechanic originally, but I didn’t see as much money in it.
And plumbing, you’re working on houses and the skills are more needed, and you’ll never run out of work and the skills are more diverse.
I straight away thought plumbing, as opposed to other trades like carpentry. Plumbing is, in my opinion, one of the most diverse trades.
What would you say to someone
I’d say do it! You’ll never run out of opportunities, it’s very diverse, you won’t get bored of what you’re doing.
I guess it depends on what kind of company you’re working for, but there’s so many different kinds of plumbing jobs you can do.
So if you get bored of one area, you can move to another area. There’s other opportunities after as well, like you can become a field officer; there’s other things you can do with your qualification.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work, I like cars. I like enjoying my spare time, working on my car or going out and about with mates.
What have you enjoyed about your apprenticeship so far?
When I started getting into the swing of things, when everything started coming naturally to me and I started actually do it myself.
Pretty much anything I can do myself competently, I enjoy. New stuff, I mean it can be a bit nerve-wracking doing something I’ve never done before when you’re not sure how it’s going to turn out or how long the job is going to take.
But it really grows you up, really makes you feel good about yourself.
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Meet Brittany, our brand-new Administration Support Officer.
Along with her sunny smile and impeccable organisation skills, Brittany has brought her rich previous experience in administration to the role.
1. What does your normal day look like at Master Plumbers?
A normal day for me consists of reviewing and responding to emails, answering phone calls and patching them through to the appropriate staff members. I provide administrative support to the team in the form of scanning, sending and filing documents, and chasing up incomplete documents when necessary. I have also been providing some support to the accounts team by monitoring incoming funds and assisting with calls to obtain outstanding payments. The role certainly keeps me on my toes and my to do list is never ending.
2. What do you enjoy about working at Master Plumbers?
I have really enjoyed getting to know the team here at Master Plumbers – everyone has their own quirks and strengths, but is there for support if you need it. From day one it has been a challenge of learning the systems, the specifics of my role and
new processes – but one I have been keen to take on. I love admin work; I love being able to find better ways of doing things and hopefully creating less work for everyone else.
3. What do you do in your spare time?
I am not a very outdoorsy person but I love reading and being around my family. I am the oldest of six siblings ranging from 24 to nearly 4 years old, so a lot of my time is spent with them, my parents, step-mum, grandparents and great grandparents, my partner and his family. Time with them all is something I know I won’t always have and so I love getting to listen to them all and hear the stories they want to share. I love all things Disney and Harry Potter – both of which have representation on my desk here at work.
4. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I have always wanted to go to England as my family are all from there and a lot of my extended family still live there, many of them I have not yet met. I would love to travel around Europe – one of my sisters and I had a 4-week trip to 13 countries booked but unfortunately COVID put a stop to that. I would also really love to go to Florida to go to Walt Disney World and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks.
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JANUARY
Sunday 1 New Year’s Day
Monday 2 New Year’s Day (Additional Day)
Thursday 26 Australia Day
MARCH
Friday 3 Crucial Women in Construction High Tea
Saturday 11 World Plumbing Day
Monday 13 Adelaide Cup Day
Wednesday 22 World Water Day
Tuesday 28 Plumbing Roadshow (Port Lincoln)
Wednesday 29 Plumbing Roadshow (Port Augusta)
Thursday 30 Plumbing Roadshow (Port Pirie)
APRIL
Friday 7 Good Friday
Saturday 8 Easter Saturday
Monday 10 Easter Monday
Wednesday 19 Plumbing Roadshow (Victor Harbor)
Tuesday 25 ANZAC Day
MAY
Monday 1 May Day (NT)
Wednesday 3 Plumbing Roadshow (Clare)
Wednesday 10 Plumbing Roadshow (Murray Bridge)
Sunday 14 Mother’s Day
Wednesday 24 Plumbing Roadshow (Tonsley TAFE)
Wednesday 31 Plumbing Roadshow (Tea Tree Gully)
JUNE
Wednesday 7 Plumbing Roadshow (Gawler)
Monday 12 King’s Birthday
Wednesday 21 Plumbing Roadshow (Barmera)
Wednesday 28 Plumbing Roadshow (Moonta)
JULY
2nd - 9th NAIDOC Week
Wednesday 26 Plumbing Roadshow (Mt Gambier)
AUGUST
Monday 7 Picnic Day (NT)
1st – 31st Tradie’s National Health Month
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 3 Father’s Day
Thursday 14 R U OK Day
october
Monday 2 Labour Day
Friday 13 President’s Lunch
NOVEMBER
Saturday 11 Remembrance Day
Sunday 19 World Toilet Day
december
Sunday 24 Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight)
Monday 25 Christmas Day
Tuesday 26 Proclamation Day
Sunday 31 New Year’s Eve (from 7pm to midnight)
