NECA’S INSPECTOR FORUM On Saturday 1 May, Licensed Electrical Inspectors (LEIs) came from all over Victoria to NECA Education and Careers in Lygon Street for our much-anticipated LEI Forum. The first NECA LEI Forum was held back in 2019, but thanks to COVID-19, it’s taken until now for us to be able to hold a second. It was clear that our LEIs were keen to get back together at an in-person event, as the room was packed and buzzing. Some attendees even
car-pooled from regional areas and stayed in town overnight to make the early start. NECA Victoria President Dean Spicer kicked off what proved to be a lively, interactive day of information and discussion of hot topics in our industry. There was a lot to cover! Solar installations were a big focus, including up and coming new changes to AS/NZS 5033, DVC voltages, issues around battery installation, positioning of components and improved safety requirements. Other topics included the changes around the Tenancy Regulations, Amendment 2 of AS/NZS 3000, new switchboard requirements, continuing professional development (CPD) for inspectors and electricians
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and talks around the differences in the licensing, responsibilities and electrical connection process in our neighbouring state NSW and the ACT. The day was packed with up-to-theminute, industry and role specific information and Q&As for LEIs. But we won’t belabour the point here – to get the full benefit you need to come along! Many thanks to our presenters: Louis Knoops and Michael Weekes from NECA Victoria, Grant Morehouse (NECA NSW), Marnie Williams (ESV), Sandy Atkins (ESV), Mark O’Brien (WorkSafe) and Paul Corkill (Solar Victoria). We’d also like to thank Dean Spicer and everyone who came and helped to make it such a useful and enjoyable day. The next LEI Forum is scheduled for later in the year and promises to be just as lively and informative. To make sure you get advance notice, email technical@neca.asn.au and ask to be put on the mailing list.
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