Conference Program
Conference Program
Toward a national market
Healthy industry Healthy people Healthy environment
Conference theme
The Conference highlighted major developments in the Australian plumbing industry, including progress on national licensing, and their impact on the industry’s ability to deliver public health, environmental sustainability and economic outcomes.
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Day 1 Educationalist Day Monday 7 March 2011
0830 - 0930 - Registration
0930 - 1000 -Welcome and overview - Mr Shayne La Combre, Chair - National Plumbing Regulators Forum
Opening Address - Mr Nick Chiam, Director Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Youth Skills - Skills Victoria
1000 - 1030 - Mr Alan Ross, CEO - Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council - Overview of CPSISC projects and achievements (with Joan Whelan)
1030 - 1050 - Mr Lyle Kelson, Chair National Plumbing & Services Training Advisory Group - Overview of NPSTAG achievements
1050 - 1110 - Morning tea
1100 - 1150 - Mr Danny Schwarz, Education, Industry & Community Development Manager - bridging the gap, engaging with the new generations at work
1150 - 1220 - Mr Tim Powers - Altegis - continuing professional development in the plumbing industry/career pathways
1220 - 1230 - Morning summary/discussion panel
1230 - 1315 - Lunch
1315 - 1340 - Mr Tom Vassallo, Executive Officer, Curriculum Maintenance, Building and Construction - Holmesglen Institute
- competency based completions project
- pre-apprenticeship training - Victorian curriculum
1340 - 1400 - Mr Gary Bath, Manager Practitioner Development, Plumbing Industry Commission - Victorian Registration assessment process
1400 - 1420 - Ms Anne Johnston, Queensland NPSTAG - Australian Quality Framework, qualification levels
1420 - 1400 - Mr Paul Carey, Chair - Plumbing Training Moderation Group, Victoria
- Development and moderation of question banks for Certificate 111 training
- Moderation and resource development for Certificate 1V training
1440 - 1500 - Mr John McBride - Public health and plumbing - the link. Development of a trainer trainer support package for the World Plumbing Council
1500 - 1520 - Afternoon tea
1520 - 1645 - Format: presentations followed by panel discussion
Mr Kerry Apelt, Qld NPSTAG - Diploma of Plumbing
Mr Noel Roney, Victorian respresentative, NPSTAG - Blended delivery of apprentice training
Mr Gary Borg, NSW NPSTAG - NSW TAFE modderation of training
Mr Rob Gilman, South Australian representative NPSTAG - assessing overseas qualification
Mr Peter Rintel, Northern Territory NPSTAG - NT licensing
Mr Phillip Braido, ACT NPSTAG - E_Learning ACT
Mr Dale Wesley, Tasmania NPSTAG - resource development using Google Sketch up
1645 - 1700 - Wrap-up
Format: presentations followed by panel discussion
Days 2 & 3 Industry Forum 8-9 March 2011
Day 2
0900 - 0915 Introduction and overview: Andrew Klein
0915 - 0935 Welcome and overview - Shayne La Combre, Chair, NPRF
0935 - 0945 Industry challenges and introduction of key note speaker - Mr Tony Arnel, Building Commissioner and Plumbing Industry Commission of Victoria
0945 - 1015 Keynote address - Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Small Business Assisting on Deregulation and Public Sector Superannuation
1015 - 1045 Morning Tea
1045 - 1230 National licensing and regulation update
Content: review progress of efforts and initiatives towards harmonisation and mutual recognition of licensing systems, including progress on COAG’s national licensing system and the National Construction Code. plus a report from the education day.
Speakers:
• Mr Gary Bath, Manager, Practitioner Development, Practitioner Licensing & Development, PIC: Report from Education Day
• Ms Julie Yeend, Assistant Secretary, COAG Skills Task Force: update on COAG developments
• Mr Tasman Twyman, Project Manager, Australian Building Codes Board: update on Building Code of Australia and proposed Australian Building and Construction Code
• Mr Dane Roberts, Director, Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards - Expansion & Review, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities: update on WELS and Watermark
• Mr Phil Payne, Manager and Executive Officer, Plumbers Licensing Board, Western Australia: State perspective - how the national changes will affect State regulations
Format: individual presentations followed by questions
1230 - 1400 Lunch
1400 - 1515 Industry outlook
Content: review of situation and trends in the plumbing services sector and implications for demand for plumbers, plumbing products and skills development
Speakers:
- Mr Harley Dale, Chief Economist, HIA
- Mr Ken Gardner, Master Plumbers' and Mechanical Services Association of Australia
- Mr Sumit Oberoi, Policy Analyst, Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia
Format: presentations followed by panel discussion
1515 - 1545 Afternoon Tea
1545 - 1700 Sustainability and environment
Content: dialogue on sustainability within the context of plumbing regulatory policy, by bringing together a panel of experts with diverse perspectives, who will present and discuss their views on sustainability in the built environment. ASFLOW update; the environmental costs of poor plumbing
Speakers:
• Dr Steve Cummings, Manager, Research & Development, Caroma Dorf: ASFLOW update
• Mr Alan Pears, Senior Consultant, Sustainable Solutions: overview of policy developments (VEET scheme; mandatory disclosure etc)
• Mr Haydn Wood, Consultant, Plumbing Industry Commission: PlumbSmarter update
• Mr Ian McNicol, Senior Analyst, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability Victoria: improving existing homes
Format: presentation followed by panel discussion on where the sustainability debate is headed - has sustainability fatigue set in?
Day 3
0900 - 0915 Day 2 overview - Andrew Klein
0915 - 1030 Public health:
Content: perceptions and reality on public health issues from the increasing use of recycled water in homes and parks; the public health costs of poor plumbing.
Speakers:
• Mr Robert Burgon, Chair, World Plumbing Council (by satellite) - the World Health Organisation’s declaration that access to potable water and good sanitation is a human right
Mr Robert Burgon - Questions and Answers
• Dr Barry Gilbert, Principal, Barry Gilbert Consulting: the public health costs of poor plumbing;
• Prof Lidia Morawska, Director, International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health, Queensland University of Technology: Indoor air quality and internal gas appliances
Format: individual presentations, followed by questions and answers
1030 - 1100 Morning Tea
1100 - 1215 Innovation: technologies and materials for the house of the future
Content: how leading-edge technologies and materials can help the industry deliver services with radically reduced material and water demands.
Chair: Mr Jeff Patchell
Speakers:
• Mr Warwick Stannus, Senior Engineer, Group Engineering, AG Coombs: an overview of emerging technologies and materials
• Mr Phil Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, AIRAH: emerging heating and cooling technologies
• Dr Phill Johnstone, Director, Sustainability, Recycling and Innovation, Office of Water Division, Department of Sustainability and Environment: Stormwater re-use and management in residential and industrial applications
Format: brief (15 minute) presentations followed by 2-3 questions for each speaker
1215 - 1300 Lunch
1300 - 1330 Jody Rigby
1300 - 1445 Break-out technical sessions and workshops
Content:
- Compliance issues for new building code items such as water efficiency and energy efficiency; - Mr Paul Harris, Plumbing Industry Commission
- e-toolbox presentation - Mr Peter Hogarty, Plumbing Industry Commission
- Running a small plumbing business - Mr Miles Primrose, General Manager, Business Sight Pty Ltd
- Men's health, Ms Cherie Guozolziewski, Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry
1445 - 1530 Afternoon tea
1530 - 1545 Wrap-up and conclusion - Mr Shayne La Combre/Mr Andrew Klein
1830 for 1900 Official dinner - Venue Studio 3 at the Crown
The Industrydinner was held on Wednesday 9 March at Studio 3 in Crown Casino.
The dinner marked the end of the conference and provided an ideal opportunity to celebrate the three days of diverse presentations on significant issues facing the plumbing industry today.
Two life-time achievement awards were presented. Mr Bill Durham and Mr John Park were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the industry.
Illusionist Raymond Crowe, who was invited to become the first-ever Australian Magician to be on the now-famous NBC TV special ‘World‘s Greatest Magic’ enthralled the audience with his world famous comedian magic.
The guest speaker for the dinner was Rob Gell, well known for his passion about the climate and the long term impact of global warming.
Renowned MC Andrew Klein kept the night energised with his wit and by adding an extra element to the event with humour, creativity, high energy style and interactive activities.
It was a terrific night of entertainment, food, refreshments and socializing and networking.
