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Don’t Risk Lives to Save Money on Electrical Work This Easter

17th March 2016

The National Electrical and Communications Association South Australian Chapter (NECA SA) warns those DIY (do-it-yourself) project planners that saving a few dollars is not worth jeopardising your insurance policies and risking lives.

South Australians planning household repairs and maintenance during the Easter holidays are urged to leave electrical work to the professionals.

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Post-Election Report

16th March 2016

Details in relation to the post-election report for the 2015 scheduled election and casual vacancy can be found in the member-only section under Committee of Management.

CPD in Licensing

23rd February 2016

Dear Mr Webster,

Thank you again for holding discussions with the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) relating to the future introduction of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Tasmania.

Further to our conversation, NECA is keen to gain an additional understanding of the program’s phased... MORE

South Australian Apprentices Take Out NECA National Apprentice of the Year Awards

15th December 2015

We are extremely pleased to announce that two of our South Australian Apprentice Award winners have been announced as National Apprentice of the Year at the NECA Awards in Brisbane on Thursday 26 November 2015.

Bradley Milligan from Bordertown Pumps and Refrigeration took out the Electrical - Commercial / Domestic Award and Jimi George from PEER VEET, hosted by... MORE

The 2016 Electricity Storage Future Forum

18th November 2015

The Electricity Storage Future Forum 2016, being held in Sydney from 23-25 February, offers a focused insight into the latest strategies for storage integration in Australia being executed by industry leaders such as Ergon, AGL, TransGrid, Energex, Electranet and Horizon, the regulations that surround them and the fundamental economics.

The forum will consider the state of play and... MORE

Home Automation Just Became Easier

17th November 2015

Clipsal by Schneider Electric has launched a new unique automation offer, Simple Intelligent Lighting Control (SILC), which can be installed by any electrical contractor into any new home build.... MORE

SKL Electrical Cables Prohibited

16th October 2015

NECA SA members should be aware of a prohibition notice issued in Queensland to prevent the sale and/or installation of some SKL brand thermo-plastic sheath (TPS) electrical cables marked 2013. These cables were imported and supplied by SKL Cables Australia Pty Ltd.

Whilst we have been informed by the Office of the Technical Regulator that to their knowledge these cables have not been... MORE

Product Recall: Mercator Pty Ltd Trinidad Ceiling Fan with LED Lighting

16th October 2015

Members should be aware of the following recall. Further details are outlined below.

 
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Clipsal's 'Race To Win' Promotion

14th October 2015

WIN A CLIPSAL 500 RACE PACKAGE AND THE CHANCE TO WIN:
1st Prize: All-New Toyota HiLux SR5
2nd Prize: Harley Davidson Forty-Eight®

Get your motor running... purchase $250 on Clipsal or Schneider Electric products, plus a minimum of 1 item from the selected list, or a Schneider Electric UPS. You’ll then go into the draw to WIN 1... MORE

Electrical Apprentices can’t be Forgotten

1st October 2015

The status and perception of Vocational Education and trade-based careers must be lifted and refocused to ensure that students are fully aware of their future pathways, says Suresh Manickam, the CEO of the National Electrical and Communications Association.

“NECA believes that quality education, skills and training initiatives are critical for the development and growth of the... MORE

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