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Presentation transcript:

Service Trades Council Esther Blest – Assistant Commissioner 24 August 2017

A voice for service trades The Service Trades Council (STC) is the new statutory authority set up to represent the plumbing and drainage, fire protection and air-conditioning and mechanical services trades. It sits within, and is part of, the QBCC. Our first meeting was held in August, 2016.

COUNCIL MEMBERS From left to right: (front row) Catherine McCahon, Dr Janet Cumming, Myself, the Honourable Mick de Brenni MP, Brett Bassett, Esther Blest; (back row) Ray Smith, Brad Hodgkinson, Graham MacKrill, Andrew Hickman, Linda Bradley, Sharon Simmers.

How the STC fits within the QBCC

COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrew Hickman National Fire Industry Association Linda Bradley Department of Education and Training Graham MacKrill Air-conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association of QLD Ray Smith Institute of Plumbing Inspectors Queensland Esther Blest Queensland Building and Construction Commission Penny Cornah Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (Chair) Dr Janet Cumming QLD Health (Deputy Chair) Sharon Simmers Office of Fair Trading Catherine McCahon Department of Housing and Public Works Bradley Hodgkinson Local Government Association of Queensland Gary O’Halloran Plumbing and Pipe Trades Employees Union QLD

New QBC Board appointed December 2016 Mr Dick Williams, Chair Ms Jennifer Robertson, Deputy Chair Ms Lesley Anderson Ms Leanne Bond Ms Michelle James Mr Brett Schimming Mr Robert Schwarten

STC VISION

VISION FOR SERVICE TRADES COUNCIL The vision of the Service Trades Council is to be recognised as the lead regulator for service trades within Australia. This is also the first time in Queensland’s history we represent fire protection, air-conditioning and mechanical services on the Council.

STC FUNCTIONS

STC FUNCTIONS The main functions of the STC are to: Confer on national policy development and implementation for the trade Report on issues relating to the trade to the Minister for Housing and Public Works, the Honourable Mick de Brenni MP Make recommendations to the QBCC Commissioner about the performance of licensing and administrative functions relating to the plumbing industry.

STC FUNCTIONS cont’d Establish a panel to assist the QBCC Commissioner to perform his functions under the Act Act as an internal reviewer of decisions made by the QBCC Commissioner in relation to disciplinary action against licensees.

WHAT THE STC OFFERS

WHAT THE STC OFFERS Expertise regarding policy development and disciplinary matters, and general issues relating to plumbing and drainage Establishment of a Complex Licensing Panel Power to undertake internal reviews of disciplinary decisions made by QBCC.

STC PRIORITIES

PRIORITIES FOR THE STC To let licensees know that they have a dedicated regulatory body once more Support the QBCC to ensure service trades work is completed in accordance with relevant legislation and standards, by promoting acceptable competence benchmarks Work with the QBCC to make it easier for service trades licensees to do business – e.g. new Notifiable Work online lodgment system Focus on education through forums and a newsletter.

PRIORITIES FOR THE STC Partner with industry stakeholders and other regulators to ensure a consistent approach to compliance and enforcement, particularly when unlicensed work occurs Ensure the pathway leading to, and decisions made about, licensing are consistent (this will include working with Trades Recognition Australia, Australian Skills Quality Authority and the Queensland Training Ombudsman) Raise the profile of the service trades to a level playing field within the construction industry.

STC REGIONAL OUTREACH

STC REGIONAL OUTREACH The STC is visiting regional areas as part of a regional outreach program to forge strong relationships with key stakeholders across the State. Toowoomba in October Sunshine Coast in November Gold Coast in February Rockhampton in April Townsville in June Bundaberg in August FYI – GOLD STC Regional Outreach is scheduled for February, 2017

STC REGIONAL OUTREACH Networking with others who are working in service trades in your local area is crucial, particularly during events such as legionella outbreaks. I am looking forward to hearing from you about how we can tackle issues facing the industry together.

Thank you!