Generous wage subsidy adds to advantages of employing apprentices through ATC 17 March 2023 Association members who employ apprentices through the Apprentice and Traineeship Company (ATC) are eligible for the Group Training Organisation Wage Subsidy. This can save tens of thousands of dollars over a four-year apprenticeship and comes on top of the discounted hourly rate that ATC gives members. Category: Association news, Member benefits, Training and education Read More
See how we celebrated World Plumbing Day 2023 at Ascot 15 March 2023 Over 100 members and guests attended our World Plumbing Day celebration at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 11 March. The day's highlights were the Furphy Bunbury Cup and our very own World Plumbing Day Celebration Handicap. Category: Association news, Industry news Read More
Radio 6PR World Plumbing Day interview with Murray Thomas 15 March 2023 Our CEO Murray Thomas was the guest of Radio 6PR Perth for an informative and entertaining session on World Plumbing Day. Category: Association news, Industry news Read More
Supply of gas installation labels 13 March 2023 As of 31 March 2023, Building and Energy will no longer be producing and supplying a number of gas installation labels. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news , Technical Read More
World Plumbing Day 2023 resources 24 February 2023 The World Plumbing Council has created a great range of free resources to help everyone promote World Plumbing Day, which is on Saturday 11 March. Have a look and choose what to use in your workplace. Category: Industry news Read More
Industry Celebration of World Plumbing Day 2023 17 February 2023 This year, World Plumbing Day falls on a Saturday 11 March, so we are recognising it with a special industry event for the Furphy Bunbury Cup at Ascot Racecourse. Category: Association news, Industry news Read More
Survey about contractor insolvencies and lack of payment protection 15 February 2023 A national online survey is collecting industry feedback to inform the Federal Government about issues with payments to subcontractors. The survey closes on Friday 3 March 2023 and we urge Association members to take part. Category: Industry news , Security of payment Read More
Rescheduled Plumbing Code of Australia seminar - Bunbury 08 February 2023 If you're in the plumbing industry in the southwest of WA, don't miss this free opportunity to learn what's coming in the 2022 Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA). Category: Training and education, Laws, regulations & standards, Technical Read More
2023 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 24 January 2023 The Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program is back for 2023. There are 10 grants of $3,000 available for apprentice plumbers and gasfitters. Category: Training and education, Funding and grants Read More
Important statewide announcement about apprentice training and employment 23 January 2023 This Association has entered into a ground-breaking agreement with the Apprentice and Traineeship Company (ATC) that will deliver benefits to members and their apprentices. Category: Association news, Member benefits, Training and education Read More
