July 4, 2017
A special workshop held recently in Kingaroy for electricians is a first for the South Burnett.
The Wiring Rules workshop – which electricians must attend to ensure they are fully up-to-date with wiring regulations and procedures – is usually held in Brisbane, Toowoomba or the Sunshine Coast, which meant repeated travelling for local electricians.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said South Burnett electricians had secured “a common sense win” for the region by securing a Wiring Rules workshop for Kingaroy.
“This issue was first brought to my attention by Wondai electrician Mr David Brocklesby, who felt it was unacceptable that the South Burnett kept getting overlooked,” Mrs Frecklington said.
Mr Brocklesby said the outcome achieved was that the Electrical Safety Office organised a workshop for Kingaroy.
“It’s about time and I look forward to it continuing,” Mr Brocklesby said.
Mrs Frecklington said it might seem like a small win but “in reality, this means less travel, less time wastage and less hours away from business and family to attend these important training workshops”.
“It seems like our region is forgotten by Brisbane-based departments when they organise these types of events, so it is great to finally have the region put on the Wiring Rules Roadshow map.”
More than 50 electricians attended the workshop, which was held at the Kingaroy RSL on June 28.
