Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre in Brunswick, Victoria | Education

Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre

Locality: Brunswick, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 222 727

Address: 6/306 Albert St 3056 Brunswick, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.picac.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to Dave Viola and thank you to Russ Chaney for your many years of service and leadership.

25.01.2022 PICAC is excited to see the number of female apprentices in both Plumbing and Fire Protection creeping up. Women interested in a career that is highly rewarding and leads to a wide array of future career pathways can contact us for more information on what a career in the plumbing trades can look like (hint: it really doesn’t need to involve unclogging toilets!) Call 1300 222 272 or email [email protected] to find out more!... #MasterPlumbers #MPAQ #PPTEU #nswplumbersunion #NFIA #NationalFireIndustryAssociation

25.01.2022 As Victoria begins to ease out of COVID-19 restrictions, it is more important than ever to follow COVID-safe practices on work sites.

23.01.2022 PICAC Beenleigh is proudly flying the flag for suicide prevention. If you or your mate are doing it tough please phone 1300 642 111 anytime. #flytheflag2020 #ruokday

23.01.2022 Did you know that this week is World Space Week? As always, our mind is on plumbing, and as it turns out, some of the most advanced plumbing is quite literally out of this world! See how the International Space Station uses innovative plumbing solutions to provide a livable environment in outer space:

21.01.2022 Following advice from industry panel the Service Trades Council, the QBCC has issued the following warning

20.01.2022 We are proud to announce that our state-of-the-art campus in Narre Warren Victoria has been nominated in the category of Excellence in Innovation in this year's AIRAH Awards. This award recognises advancements in the areas of HVAC achieved through innovation, including new or significantly improved systems or plant and equipment or processes. PICAC Narre Warren is a ground-breaking Net Zero Energy training facility purpose-built to provide world class training to plumbing industry participants for decades to come.

20.01.2022 Congratulations Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre and NDY Group on being named this year’s recipients of the Excellence in Sustainability Award for the state-of-the-art Narre Warren campus during the AIRAH Awards. https://bit.ly/38P5ucb

18.01.2022 Today is World Teachers' Day. A big thank you to all the trainers at CEPUTEC (RTO 4612), Fire Industry Training, Master Plumbers and The Service Trades College Australia - RTO 31239 who deliver world-class industry training to learners in VIC, QLD and NSW. #WorldTeachersDay2020

16.01.2022 It was great to host Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk who met with apprentices at our Beenleigh campus last Sunday. PICAC Beenleigh is set to become a world leading training facility that will ensure that the Queensland economy has a skilled workforce capable of taking advantage of industry innovations and technical advances.

16.01.2022 TRADESWOMEN PROFILE PROJECT - Are you interested in becoming an advocate for change? Contact Tradeswomen Australia for all the details: [email protected]

15.01.2022 PICAC campuses in Victoria (Brunswick, Narre Warren and Geelong) will be closed until Thursday 18 February 2021 in line with Stage 4 restrictions announced by the Victorian State Government on Friday 12 February 2021. Those with training booked during this period will be contacted by phone or email to reschedule. We will continue to keep you notified of any further changes in line with public health advice.... For more information: [email protected] or 1300 222 727 www.picac.edu.au

15.01.2022 Prospective apprentices - don’t miss this great opportunity to see what a career in plumbing can look like! Year13's A Day In The Life Of A Plumber webinar will explore the diverse and exciting career pathways in the plumbing industry and offer helpful advice for those thinking about getting a start as an apprentice. Details to register below:

15.01.2022 Join the AATIS ‘Future of Sustainability in the Workplace’ webinar Tuesday 22 September, 2pm featuring PICAC’s CEO, Shayne La Combre as one of the expert panellists. Details on how to register below:

15.01.2022 1-8 September is Adult Learners’ Week! #ALW2020 is a great time to explore the various pathways to develop skills and build on prior study. CEPUTEC (RTO 4612) offers Certificate IV and Diploma courses in Work Health and Safety for those looking to upskill and gain qualifications in workplace safety. ... CEPUTEC training is delivered at PICAC campuses in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and online for remote learners. Contact [email protected] or call 1300 222 727.

14.01.2022 The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) together with NDY Group is proud to announce that PICAC Narre Warren was last night awarded the 2020 AIRAH Excellence in Sustainability Award. PICAC Narre Warren is the first Net Zero Energy (NZE) education and research facility in Victoria, Australia and has been designed to utilise the very latest technological advances in water reticulation, heating and cooling systems, training delivery, safety, new product innovation an...d sustainability practices. The project utilised the building’s own foundation screw piling to source geothermal energy for the facility’s heating and cooling requirements. The combination of 220 geothermal energy wells and the rooftop solar made this a groundbreaking project, showcasing how buildings are part of the solution to the challenges of climate change. Thank you to our partners International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Master Plumbers and PPTEU Victoria and to all those who contributed to the project. FMSA Architecture, Hutchinson Builders, Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Group, Deakin University, GeoExchange Australia, Geothermal Industries Australia, Entire Fire Protection Pty Ltd, AHSCA Research Foundation & Skott Consulting. Read more here: https://bit.ly/36qGxke #AIRAHAwards2020

11.01.2022 People in 88 Melbourne suburbs are being urged to boil their drinking water because of potential contamination caused by storm damage. Yarra Valley Water says p...ower outages resulted in water from the Silvan Dam entering the city supply without being properly treated. People should boil tap water before drinking it, brushing their teeth, preparing food and baby formula, making ice or bathing infants. The company expects the water supply to be back to normal later today. The suburbs affected: Attwood, Bayswater, Bayswater North, Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Boronia, Box Hill North, Broadmeadows, Bulleen, Bundoora, Burwood, Burwood East, Campbellfield, Chirnside Park, Coburg North, Coldstream, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Croydon, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Croydon South, Dallas, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Doreen, Eltham, Epping, Fawkner, Forest Hill, Glen Waverley, Greensborough, Greenvale, Heathmont, Kalorama, Kangaroo Ground, Kilsyth, Kilsyth South, Kingsbury, Lalor, Lilydale, Lower Plenty, Meadow Heights, Melbourne Airport, Mernda, Mill Park, Mitcham, Monbulk, Mont Albert North, Montmorency, Montrose, Mooroolbark, Mount Dandenong, Mount Evelyn, Mount Waverley, North Warrandyte, Nunawading, Olinda, Park Orchards, Plenty, Research, Reservoir, Ringwood, Ringwood East, Ringwood North, Roxburgh Park, Silvan, Somerton, South Morang, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, The Basin, Thomastown, Vermont, Vermont South, Viewbank, Wantirna, Warrandyte, Warrandyte South, Warranwood, Westmeadows, Wollert, Wonga Park, Yallambie, Yarrambat.

09.01.2022 Thank you to those who have already completed the PICAC survey! For those who have not had a chance to complete it, PICAC would very much appreciate your input. To help us better understand the skills required by plumbing and fire protection practitioners to progress their careers, PICAC would appreciate your input via this ten-minute survey: http://bit.ly/2YJ87pB

08.01.2022 PICAC is proud to announce the opening of our newest training centre in Glenwood, NSW. Fire Industry Training (RTO 22101), The Service Trades College (RTO 31239) and CEPUTEC (RTO 4612) will operate from our campus, offering fire and plumbing apprenticeship and post-apprenticeship training and safety, OHS and construction industry skills training. COVID-safe protocols are in place on campus to ensure the safety of all students and staff.... For more information about PICAC training in NSW, contact us at [email protected] or on 1300 222 727.

06.01.2022 PICAC's October Newsletter is out now! Read the latest news from PICAC as well as interesting updates from around our industry: https://bit.ly/31UxWop

06.01.2022 PICAC today welcomed The Hon Cameron Dick MP, The Hon Mick de Brenni MP, The Hon Di Farmer MP and the Hon Melissa McMahon MP along with Logan City Council Mayor Darren Power and several community leaders, industry stakeholders and Queensland apprentices to the official sod-turning ceremony marking the commencement of construction of the Queensland Apprenticeships Centre at PICAC Beenleigh. Once completed, the Queensland Apprenticeships Centre at PICAC Beenleigh will allow for... a further 200 new training places a year. The Centre will incorporate industry-leading technologies, including the establishment of a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence, which will enable Queensland’s plumbing workforce to unlock the future of safe and renewable hydrogen. Investing in state-of-the-art training facilities will attract new workers to the industry as well as meet projected demand from existing apprentices and tradespeople" - Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick. Read the full joint statement from the Queensland Government here: https://bit.ly/2Z5itQJ

04.01.2022 PICAC's January 2021 Newsletter is out now! Read the latest updates from PICAC as well as interesting developments from across our industry: https://bit.ly/39saumL

04.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. This year has been challenging to say the least, so it’s even more important to stay connected & check in with the people in your life. #RUOKday

04.01.2022 We are proud to announce that PICAC’s state-of-the-art campus in Narre Warren Victoria has been shortlisted in this year’s Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards. PICAC Narre Warren is a groundbreaking Net Zero Energy training facility purpose-built to provide world class training to plumbing and fire protection industry participants for decades to come. A big thank you to partners FMSA Architecture, Hutchinson Builders and NDY Group. ... #SustainabilityAwards2020

03.01.2022 This week is Asbestos Awareness Week 2020. Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think If a building was constructed or renovated prior to 1990, there's a good chance it has some asbestos. Just like plumbing work, asbestos removal is best left to the experts. Always call a professional for advice and help.... More info on how to stay safe: https://bit.ly/3nRCW5M #asbestosawarenessweek #asbestoslurks

03.01.2022 PICAC's September Newsletter is out now! Read the latest news from PICAC as well as interesting updates from around our industry: https://bit.ly/36925TY

03.01.2022 PICAC is looking forward to the opportunity to be part of a green hydrogen future that will be beneficial in the fight against climate change and to providing new opportunities to our industry.

01.01.2022 PICAC is continuously reviewing how it can improve the training opportunities it offers workers in the plumbing and fire protection industries. To help us better understand the skills required by practitioners to progress their careers, PICAC would appreciate your input via this ten-minute survey: http://bit.ly/2YJ87pB The survey will be open until 15 February 2021.