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Welcome to the 'Plumbing & Gas Update' from the Skills Institute. We will update you regularly with news and training opportunities. We offer an extensive range of short courses and qualifications, held all over the State. Our staff are experienced industry professionals and offer training that can be customised to your needs. If you are a business owner or manager, please contact the Plumbing & Gas Customer Relations Manager Owen Smith on 0400 912 650 to discuss your requirements.
New Skills Institute Website
The brand new Skills Institute website showcases our extensive range of training solutions. We operate in over 20 industry sectors and offer over 600 qualifications and short courses locally, nationally and internationally. Visit www.skillsinstitute.com.au to find out more about or contact Owen Smith � Customer Relations Manager � to discuss your specific training needs.
Confined Spaces Training for Plumbers
Do you or your employees work in confined spaces such as ceiling spaces, under houses and within inspection pits? According to state legislation and the AS2865:2009, there is a legal requirement that confined space work is carried out safely. Our confined space training covers risk assessment, gas atmosphere testing, use of breathing apparatus and emergency response. For more information on state-wide courses contact the Plumbing & Gas Customer Relations Manager, Owen Smith on 0400 912 650.
  Service Type A Gas Appliances
'Service Type A Gas Appliances' is suitable for plumbers wanting to apply for gas licensing or for gas fitters who wish to up-skill. This comprehensive course combines theory and hands-on servicing of appliance gas control systems with an emphasis on safe electrical diagnosis and fault finding techniques. Our trainers are experienced and fully qualified gas servicemen and electricians. Hurry as there are limited places! Expressions of interest are now being taken for the Hobart and Devonport courses. Call Rosanne now on 6214 4401. This course complements the Braemar Central Heating Appliance training recently held by Seeley International in both Launceston and Hobart.
White Card
Are you aware of your legal requirements? The National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work requires that all people that undertake work at any time on a construction site participate in training to receive the new national 'White Card'. This includes contractors, maintenance workers and field service employees conducting plumbing or gas repair/maintenance work. The TSI Construction unit can provide compliant 'White Card' training for your company at your premises. Hurry there is a deadline of August 19th for workers with less than five years experience!
  Licensed Skills Training
Managers and companies are both responsible for the safety of employees. Undertaking some job tasks and operating certain equipment without a licence is an OHS and financial risk! The TSI Licensed Skills unit offers training and assessment which complies with relevant legislation for: Scaffolding; Forklift; Working at Heights; Asbestos Awareness/Removal; Scissor Lift/Cherry Picker; Issue Work Permit; Plant and Equipment; Confined Spaces plus many more!
  Gas Ducted Central Heating
Do you need the skills to install gas ducted systems? In this 16 hour course participants will install two working systems. This course complements the Braemar Central Heating Appliance training to be offered soon by Seeley International in both Launceston and Hobart.
First Aid
How would your staff respond in an emergency? Training employees in Workplace First Aid could save a life. TSI can run Level 1 and Level 2 courses and CPR refreshers at your premises. Don't wait until it's too late!
PE Welding at Agfest
TSI Plumbing demonstrated PE electrofusion and butt welding techniques at Agfest recently. Our nationally accredited PE Welding training is vital to meet Australian Standards for the welding of PE pressure pipe in the gas, irrigation and water industries. Training can be held at your premises.
 

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