1. A TIME OF UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE IPIQ CONFERENCE 2012 KELVIN SLADE MPAQ - COUNCILLOR

2. CHANGES IN THE LAST 40 YEARS

3. THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING

4. CODES AND STANDARDS

5. THE QUEENSLAND PICTURE PLUMBING & DRAINAGE ACT 2002 STD PLUMBING & DRAINAGE REGULATION 2003 PLUMBING & DRAINAGE REGULATION 2003 QLD PLUMBING & WASTE WATER CODE 2011 QLD DEVELOPMENT CODE MP 4.1-3 QUEENSLAND BUILDING SERVICES AUTHORITY ACT 1991 PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 ELECTRCIAL SAFETY ACT 2002

6. Synonyms:verb. alter - exchange - vary - shift - convert – transform noun. alteration - shift - variation - exchange - mutation CHANGE:

7. COAG & THE SEAMLESS ECONOMY THE $92 MILLION DOLLAR PROPOSITION

8. NOLS & NOLA The benefit to QLD? NOLS & NW Dumbing down our Trade

9. SPOLA & CHANGES TO SPDR & MP4.1 THE MPAQ VIEW

10. Notifiable Works Our Thoughts Drainage Key word definitions included. Temperature control devices. Solar & Heat Pump hot water systems. Non testable backflow prevention devices On site sewerage treatment facility. Proposed Form 4 layout.

12. NOTIFIABLE WORKS OUR CONCERNS CPD AUDITS & INSPECTIONS Audit/inspection target should be 25% Time frame for audit/inspection - no longer than six months after lodgement of form. NW - responsible person???? - Indemnity???? Red Tape reduction – triplicate receipt book!

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25. Description of works performed can be entered manualy

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35. The ability to attach and send photos (5) of works to council.

36. ©copyright-Master Plumbers’ Assoc. of Qld. The ability to attach and send photos (5) of works to council.

37. ©copyright-Master Plumbers’ Assoc. of Qld. The ability to include the home owner / client – add email address

38. ©copyright-Master Plumbers’ Assoc. of Qld. Completed forms are emailed directly to selected local council, plumber. Client if selected.

39. CURRENT VERSION HAS THE INCLUSION OF CAPTURING LICENSEE SIGNATURE FOR INCLUSION ON FORM 4 ALSO HAS A CREDIT CARD FORM INCLUDED BASED ON BCC FORM – MISSING MIDDLE 8 DIGITS FOR SECURITY – ALSO INCLUDES SIGNATURE FOR CREDIT CARD FEE AUTHORISATION

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42. AN INDUSTRY BLUEPRINT The creation of a multi purpose trade occupational licensing body replacing the BSA. A one stop shop for licensees. The Queensland Building Commission. The board is drawn from industry representatives. The Commission has industry sub-Commissions. Building Industry Commission Plumbing industry Commission – Responsible for occupational & contractor Licensing, including plumber, drainer, fire, roof plumbing, refrigeration mechanics and gas Electrical Safety Office.

43. ELECTRICIANS INSTALLING SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS THE BSA POSITION

44. The BSA WILL - Amend the ACT allowing electricians to contract for the installation of solar water heaters. States – that licensing should not be a barrier to red tap reduction or an artificial barrier to competition. States – that the changes will not impact on the plumbers equality in contracting. States – They cannot guarantee licence creep by electricians

45. ACCELERATED APPRENTICSHIPS The federal Governments view The overarching aim of the initiative is to support a systemic shift to competency-based progression and completion in vocational education and training with a focus on Australian Apprenticeships. The initiative aims to achieve this by supporting industry to develop and implement innovative strategies that embed and further the reach of competency-based progression.