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4www.energysafe.vic.gov.auesv probes salesof appliancesthrough ebayESV is currently investigating the sale of a number ofgas cookers through EBay that have not been certified.What seemed to be a bargain has turned out to be a nightmarefor customers who are now around $1000 out of pocket.Luckily, observant installers recognised the lackof Australian approval labels and refused to fitthe cookers.ESV has also followed up on uncertified waterheaters being offered for sale on EBay assuitable for use with caravans. ESV’s opinionis that they are unsafe and a potential incidentwaiting to happen. The sellers have beenwarned off but tend to reappear some monthslater.It is ESV’s advice that people in the market forgas or electrical appliances must check thatthey have full Australian approval. They shouldalso make their friends and relatives awareof the dangers of purchasing unapprovedproducts.Make sure the seller is properly identified asa company with contact details that are morethan an EBay account name working out of aPO Box.Plumbers and gasfitters engaged to installuncertified appliances should refuse to doso and inform ESV immediately.An unapproved cooker purchased through EBayfor a Victorian home.energysafe advertorial – an article supplied by NecaThe National Electrical and CommunicationsAssociation’s (NECA) EcoSmart Electriciansprogram is a unique industry training andaccreditation scheme for electrical contractorsand their electrical staff.This innovative and ground-breaking programis designed to educate electrical contractorsand their staff about energy efficient products,services and technologies. It aims to equipelectricians with the latest knowledgeand skills to be able to advise customers(domestic, commercial and industrial) on themost energy efficient product and designoptions available, with a view to influencingtheir decision-making towards moreenvironmentally-sustainable solutions andreducing greenhouse gas emissions.EcoSmart Electricians was developed byNECA for implementation initially for Victoriaand then nationally but recent developmentshas seen it released in New Zealand. InVictoria, it has seen an amazing responsefrom contractors wanting to access therapidly growing sustainability market. Forecastto reach 1600 electrical contractors andelectricians, influencing an estimated 30,000households and businesses by the end of2010, the currently listed program is fillingvery fast according to NECA’s Philip Green.“Victoria is leading the way in accessing thismarket and the results for some of thosecontractors who have been at the forefronthave been very encouraging. Clients arelooking for more options these days and it isnot simply about money. Many want to activelyesv consultswith industryon new guidelinesfor issuing “L”licencesESV has commenced a round of industryconsultations with the intention ofintroducing a new policy on the issuingof L class – supervised workers –licences. The policy will also reiteratethat the L class is a three-year one-offlicence which in most instances willnot be renewed.The L licence is aimed at former apprenticeswho have not completed their training after thefour years but wish to remain in the trade.Because they have not qualified, their workneeds to be supervised.The new guidelines call for the licences tobe only issued to former apprentices whodemonstrate an aptitude and commitmentto becoming an A grade electrician, and havecompleted some essential safety modulesand work requirements.Continue on next page.going green is more than trainingreduce their carbon footprint and the firstplace they look is their energy consumption.”EcoSmart Electricians is unique in contentdepth and scope, drawing from the technicalexpertise of major manufacturers andsuppliers in the industry as well asgovernment and community groups.The key to the program, as it is described,is that it is a lot more than just a trainingcourse. “We have deliberately designed thisto provide contractors and their staff withongoing support and information, not just inproducts and technology, but with marketingsupport,” he says. “This last area hastraditionally been a weakness and a negativefor many contractors because it is not coreto their skill set. But what we provide in theprogram is proving to be a major assistancein helping the contractors with their dealingswith their customers.”Information regarding the programcan be obtained by visitingwww.ecosmartelectricians.com.auOr call 03 9645 5533Training commencement datesand locations for 2008Sunshine 1 April >Wodonga 2 April> Mildura 6 May > Berwick 7 May >Warrnambool 20 May South Melbourne4 June > Book early as Placesare limited