The Electrotechnology IRC is responsible for national training package qualifications relevant to installation, servicing, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes, including electronics, electrical, communications, control systems, instrumentation, lifts, refrigeration and air conditioning, and renewable/sustainable energy, fire and security, appliances, gaming and rail.
These qualifications are included in the UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package.
The IRC will consult widely during any future training package development process providing opportunity for any interested parties to make a contribution.
Technical Advisory Committees may also be established to inform future work, utilising a broad range of stakeholders with technical and specific industry knowledge.
The Electrotechnology IRC is supported by the Skills Service Organisation, Australian Industry Standards Ltd. For more information visit AIS.
Further information about the role of IRCs and how they operate can be found in the IRC Operating Framework.
The AISC has approved the following members for the Electrotechnology IRC:
Category |
Organisation/Expertise |
Representative |
Coverage |
Employer/Enterprise |
Loveday Electrical |
Ms Sarah Loveday |
QLD |
Expertise |
Electrical |
Mr Paul Lowe – TAFE NSW |
NSW |
Refrigeration & Air-conditioning |
Mr Noel Munkman - Australian Refrigeration Council |
VIC |
|
Rail Signalling |
Mr Trevor Moore |
NSW |
|
Renewable Energy |
Position is open for nomination |
TBC |
|
Instrumentation Industrial Control, Electronics & Computer Systems |
Vacant |
TBC |
|
Registered Training Organisation |
College of Electrical Training |
Mr Carl Copeland |
WA |
State Industry Training Boards The position will rotate every two years amongst states |
Future Energy Skills |
Mr Michael Cullen |
VIC |
Regulator |
Energy Safe Victoria also representing ERAC |
Mr Neil Fraser |
National |
Employee Association |
Electrical Trades Union |
Mr Mark Burgess (Deputy Chair) |
National |
Communications, Electrical & Plumbing Union |
Mr Maurice Graham |
National |
|
Peak/Advisory/Association |
National Electrical & Communications Association |
Mr Larry Moore (Chair) |
National |
Master Electricians Australia |
Mr Malcolm Richards |
National |
|
Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Contractors Association |
Mr Kevin O’Shea |
National |
|
Institute of Instrumentation Control & Automation |
Mr Graham Williams |
National |