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Just tried to renew my Gasfitting and Plumbing Certifying Licences on line, the Lady at the PG&DB was very helpful and has said she will remedy it, but I just want to give everyone a heads up that, the PG&DB website is set up in a way that the Plumbing technical points aren't recognised as Gasfitting non technical Points automatically, now I know all my fellow plumbers/gasfitters are a well organised bunch when it comes to paper work, that's why we are plumbers, because we love the paper work and industry law, but if there is just one out there who may find out at the last minute, or god forbid after the close off date, you may get a $3600.00 fine for working with out enough points, there fore no licence, even if the Board has taken your money. (WHICH I AM TOLD ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO SOME POOR SOD TRYING EARN MONEY TO FEED HIS KIDS). ;)
Good on ya, be happy.
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hi guys, just stumbled onto the Rinnai free point training exerzise,i have now completed it,sent it and am waiting for a reply. Can`t believe that it could be that easy and won`t believe it untill i see 16points at the boards end. If gas men are not aware of this site just go to "Gas Station" on this site, scroll down to the bottom where you will find a link. Go into the site and go to "book a course" fill in the details and then you will be directed to the online course,it is free untill the end of the month, i must say that Rinnai have really stepped up for us and i will now always use thier products(thats if it really worked)funny how you become very suspicious after dealing with the board for so many years, anyway have a look and give it a go,cheers
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hi guys, her is the add,cheers
THE NEW ON-LINE
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TRAINING COURSE
Thank you for registering
Thanks you have successfully registered for Rinnai online training.
Click here to start our online training course now.
Complete by 31st March in time for you to earn 16 CPD points towards your re-licence from the PGDB
Tell your friends and colleagues they can also attend this online training course by visiting us at www.rinnai.co.nz (http://www.rinnai.co.nz) and clicking on the online training tile on our home page to register.
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:D good on ya Robbo, very good link, just did it. Hope its not too good to be true, fingers crossed aye ;)
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Hi guys
It is true and very commendable of Rinnai to do this. It's only free until 31 March - and even if you don't need the points it's an interesting one to do.
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very intresting about how to tell what a condensing appliance is...very intresting
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hi guys, just got an e-mail from Rinnai:- I am pleased to advise that you have been assessed as competent in CPD Course TP14726-11, Tradesmart 110: Energy efficiency and Labelling of Gas Appliances (Online)
The course attracts 16 technical Gasfitting points towards continuing professional development.
The results have been forwarded to the board today.
This is the kind of points training that we need for all trades (if they are to be continued) it would do away with all the arguments of up-skilling and be a very usefull information sharing exerzise that i am sure we would be happy to take part in with the bonus of no cost apart from needing the internet and a couple of hours to complete, cheers
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And we need to tell Rinnai that the course offered was great and we appreciate being able to do any upskilling at nil cost. Make sure you let them know you appreciate what they have done and they might do it again!
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Hi Jaxcat,
I think that's a great Idea, Rinnai are to be commended.
Plumber
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hi guys/jax, yes have done that and also have asked if a copy of their very informative assessment booklet was available for future reference,cheers
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hi guys/badger, how did you go with the assessment? i have been assessed as competant nice to know that after 30 yrs of gasfitting you have been told you knew what you were doing. Rinnai sent me a pen drive with the assessment on it for future reference, i have to say rinnai have gone the extra mile,cheers
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;D, competant, must have picked a bit up along the way, probably when I did my apprenticeship.Good on ya Rinnai.
Do archietects, MPs, surgeons and lawyers have to do upskilling and prove their competencey?? by doing courses on Hydration and Nutrition at work, or how to sleep??
The last time I saw a shower like the Board they had two old guys sat in a balcony making wise cracks about a talking frog, que music.
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hi badger, good one well done, the calculation had we scratching my head but got it in the end otherwise easy. although it was quite easy it was also very informative and educational which is what we want, i also have a copy of the whole exersize for reference,cheers
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;D, competant, must have picked a bit up along the way, probably when I did my apprenticeship.Good on ya Rinnai.
Do archietects, MPs, surgeons and lawyers have to do upskilling and prove their competencey?? by doing courses on Hydration and Nutrition at work, or how to sleep??
The last time I saw a shower like the Board they had two old guys sat in a balcony making wise cracks about a talking frog, que music.
Hi Badger
Yes architects do upskilling and I know lawyers do too, not sure about surgeons and I wouldn't know what skills MP's have that they would need to... just shovelling more fecal matter I guess. The upskilling that lawyers and architects do though is based more on them keeping a log of what they do rather than have to jump through the hoops that we are required to.
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Cheers Jax, it would be nice if we were trustworthy enough to have the same system. What happened to trust, it is sad.
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Yes lets all take the corporate sponsored easy way option . That 'ill make us better Gas fitter's. Anyway off to a master plumbers one tomorrow
Installation of LPG Appliances in Caravans, Boats & Mobile Takeaway Systems - 12 Credits .Gosh I hope it's not another pre trade level course