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Can I Direct My Employees to Get Vaccinated?
IS YOUR BUSINESS IS YOUR BUSINESS IS YOUR BUSINESS IS YOUR BUSINESS COMPLIANT FOR CABLING? COMPLIANT FOR CABLING? CAN I DIreCt mY empLOYeeS tO Get VACCINAteD? COMPLIANT FOR CABLING? COMPLIANT FOR CABLING?
Am I registered to do the work?
In Australia, all cabling work, including telephone, data, fire and security alarm system cabling, that connects with the telecommunications network must be performed by a registered cabler, or under the direct supervision of a registered cabler.
What is required to become a registered cabler?
To become a registered cabler you must complete the appropriate training course for the work to be undertaken through a Registered Training Organisations (RTO). An Open Registration is required for commercial and domestic premises work. For work in domestic premises you only require a Restricted Registration. You must also have a minimum of 80 hours cabling experience for Restricted Registration and 360 hours for Open Registration. Holding an electrical licence, Security licence or enAbleTM NBN Card will suffice.
Do all my staff need to be registered?
Thinking about a move into data and What are the consequences of doing communications as a way to diversify your cabling work without being registered? contracting business? Here are a few critical questions to ask before you get started. The ACMA has a range of options available to enforce compliance. These include: formal Am I registered to do the work? warnings; non-compliance notices to the telecommunications carrier, which may In Australia, all cabling work, including result in disconnection from the network; telephone, data, fire and security alarm telecommunications infringement notices system cabling, that connects with the (on-the-spot fine of $2,040); and if the telecommunications network must be matter is serious enough, taking court performed by a registered cabler, or under action, which may result in a conviction the direct supervision of a registered cabler. and/or a fine of up to $20,400. What is required to become a registered The biggest consequence is that, should cabler? anything go wrong or your work is found to be faulty, your business insurance is To become a registered cabler you must unlikely to cover you. This could lead to complete the appropriate training course litigation and substantial financial loss for the work to be undertaken through a for your business. Registered Training Organisations (RTO). Not being registered is not worth the risk. An Open Registration is required for commercial and domestic premises work. For work in domestic premises you only require a Restricted Registration.
Peter Lamont
Do all my staff need to be registered?
EVERY EMPLOYER IS LEGALLY REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SAFE WORKPLACE FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES. What are the consequences of doing cabling work without being registered?WITH THE SPREAD OF THE DELTA STRAIN OF COVID-19 IN SOME STATES, AND THE DECISION BY COMPANIES SUCH AS SPC AND QANTAS TO MANDATE VACCINATIONS, THE QUESTION ON EVERY The ACMA has a range of options available to enforce compliance. These include: formal EMPLOYER’S MIND IS: CAN I LAWFULLY DIRECT AN EMPLOYEE TO GET VACCINATED? warnings; non-compliance notices to the On this, there are no simple telecommunications carrier, which may result in disconnection from the network; ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answers. telecommunications infringement notices As a general principle, employers can only mandate a vaccine (on-the-spot fine of $2,040); and if the matter is serious enough, taking court action, which may result in a conviction for employees, providing: and/or a fine of up to $20,400. 1. It is a reasonable and lawful direction in all the circumstances, to ensure the safety of the The biggest consequence is that, should anything go wrong or your work is found to be faulty, your business insurance is employee, the customers, the unlikely to cover you. This could lead to public and other employees; or litigation and substantial financial loss 2. Vaccination is an inherent for your business. requirement of the position. Not being registered is not worth the risk. It must be assessed and determined on a case-by-case basis. An inquiry would be necessary to understand whether it was a reasonable and lawful Peter Lamont direction (also considering whether Director, ACRS an employee has a valid objection) www.acrs.com.au or an inherent requirement of the position. This will very much depend on the circumstances, which will vary from business to business.
Am I registered to do the work?
In Australia, all cabling work, including For example, an electrical contractor telephone, data, fire and security alarm required to perform electrical work at a system cabling, that connects with the quarantine or aged care facility where telecommunications network must be there is a Public Health Order in place performed by a registered cabler, or under requiring every person entering such the direct supervision of a registered cabler. premises to be vaccinated, may well be What is required to become a registered entitled to issue a lawful and reasonable cabler? direction to employees required to work there, to get vaccinated. To become a registered cabler you must complete the appropriate training course The Fair Work Ombudsman have for the work to be undertaken through a issued guidelines on COVID-19 Registered Training Organisations (RTO). vaccinations, which can be accessed An Open Registration is required for at www.bit.ly/fairworkvaccine. commercial and domestic premises work. For work in domestic premises you only require a Restricted Registration. Electrical contractors are advised to seek legal advice in relation to mandatory vaccination having You must also have a minimum of 80 regard to their circumstances. hours cabling experience for Restricted Disclaimer: This summary is a guide only and is not legal advice. For more information on mandating vaccinations in the workplace, call the legal service offered by your local NECA Branch.
Do all my staff need to be registered?
Thinking about a move into data and What are the consequences of doing communications as a way to diversify your cabling work without being registered? contracting business? Here are a few critical questions to ask before you get started. The ACMA has a range of options available to enforce compliance. These include: formal Am I registered to do the work? warnings; non-compliance notices to the telecommunications carrier, which may In Australia, all cabling work, including result in disconnection from the network; telephone, data, fire and security alarm telecommunications infringement notices system cabling, that connects with the (on-the-spot fine of $2,040); and if the telecommunications network must be matter is serious enough, taking court performed by a registered cabler, or under action, which may result in a conviction the direct supervision of a registered cabler. and/or a fine of up to $20,400. What is required to become a registered The biggest consequence is that, should cabler? anything go wrong or your work is found to be faulty, your business insurance is To become a registered cabler you must unlikely to cover you. This could lead to complete the appropriate training course litigation and substantial financial loss for the work to be undertaken through a for your business. Registered Training Organisations (RTO). Not being registered is not worth the risk. An Open Registration is required for commercial and domestic premises work. For work in domestic premises you only require a Restricted Registration.
Peter Lamont
Do all my staff need to be registered?
The ACMA has a range of options available to enforce compliance. These include: formal warnings; non-compliance notices to the telecommunications carrier, which may result in disconnection from the network; telecommunications infringement notices (on-the-spot fine of $2,040); and if the matter is serious enough, taking court action, which may result in a conviction and/or a fine of up to $20,400. The biggest consequence is that, should anything go wrong or your work is found to be faulty, your business insurance is unlikely to cover you. This could lead to litigation and substantial financial loss for your business. Not being registered is not worth the risk.
Peter Lamont
Director, ACRS www.acrs.com.au
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Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. For more information visit www.acrs.com.au or call 1300 667 771. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. For more information visit www.acrs.com.au or call 1300 667 771. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. For more information visit www.acrs.com.au or call 1300 667 771. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. For more information visit www.acrs.com.au or call 1300 667 771. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry. Peace of mind costs less than 60c a week! Register with ACRS and reap the benefits of being with the only Australian electrical specialist registry while avoiding a hefty fine. It is illegal for anyone other than a registered cabler to install or maintain cabling that connects to the telecommunications network. So if you are installing any equipment that will connect to the network – from smart home systems to extra phone lines – you need a current cabling registration. Carrying a current cabling registration card confirms you have completed the relevant training and gained the professional experience to complete the work to the customer’s expectations. The Australian Cabler Registration Service (ACRS) provides a fast, reliable and low-cost registration service for the electrical and communications industry.
