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Changes to the Home Insulation Program will require every person installing insulation to meet minimum training or skill requirements by 12 February 2010.
From 12 February on-the-job supervision of untrained or unskilled employees is no longer adequate. Every single installer going into ceilings must have either:
- a trade specific competency
- prior insulation industry experience
- complete a registered or accredited training course.
Environment Minister Peter Garrett said the country's first national training program for insulation installers was introduced at the commencement of this program and is now available nationally.
A statutory declaration will be required for any installer claiming previous industry experience.
"There is no room in the Home Insulation Program for installers who cannot ensure a safe working environment for every employee and quality installations for every household," Mr Garrett said.
"If installers don't provide the required evidence by the 12 February, they won't be able to keep working under the program."
The new requirements come on top of mandatory Occupational Health and Safety training, enhancements to the 'Install Ceiling Insulation' training materials and a formal risk assessment for each job. It also follows consultation with the relevant training and industry bodies.
"Importantly, this new requirement will also ensure that people who have recently been employed in the sector receive training and enduring skills that they can take with them beyond the Home Insulation Program," Mr Garrett said.
For more information visit www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/insulation/homeowners/index.html
This page was generated on 01 February, 2010
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