IOPSA launched a new consumer website that helps connect plumbers to consumers.
The Institute of Plumbers South Africa (IOPSA) has launched a new website which the Institute hopes will benefit the industry. The website is dedicated to creating awareness, educating the consumer and promoting Institute members.
This website is where you can view your company details, which IOPSA markets to consumers and property owners.
Consumers can search by service required, type of plumber and by city. Visitors to the website can also view members’ locations using Google Maps. Each member’s services are tagged and optimised for Google searches.
To check out the new website, go to www.iopsa.org.za.
The Free State branch of the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) invites you to their annual golf day, to be held on 10 September 2015 at Schoeman Park, Bloemfontein.
Complete your entry form today, so that you can take part in what will prove to be a day of fun, sun and excellent golfing!
For more information contact Tokkie Fraser on 051 430 2994.
The Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) is the only institute in South Africa that provides a voice for plumbers. Below is a breakdown of all the benefits members will gain when they join IOPSA.
1. Plumber training: The association is a Quality Council on Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality Partner for solar geyser and heat pump training, and can assist with trade testing and training provider accreditation. It is also a Continual Professional Development (CPD) activity co-ordinator and development of industry training as a whole.
2. Technical support: Includes member technical advice and standards guidance.
3. Consumer recourse: Promote consumer confidence, member code of conduct and consumer recourse.
4. Business guidance: Development an empowerment through business acumen and business tools.
5. Promotion of members: Advertising and promotion of members including the value of IOPSA members bring to the industry, marketing both nationally and regionally.
1. Industry training and uplifting of standards;
2. Plumbing industry projects;
3. Plumbing industry special interest groups;
4. Advocating of quality products;
5. Quality brand and registered installers;
6. Insurance panel recognised;
7. National marketing and promotions;
8. Networking and events opportunities;
9. Industry representation at South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS), insurers, local and national government, South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and global representation Joint Acceptance Scheme for Water Services Installation Components (JASWIC); and
10. Association and collaboration with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB).
1. Member’s online directory;
2. Vehicle decals;
3. Municipality engagement;
4. Plumber meetings and networking event opportunities;
5. Skills development and training;
6. Technical and business support; and
7. Regional consumer recourse.
IOPSA pricing guide concept
IOPSA president, Lea Smith, encouraged industry members to be the managers of their own destinies. He said the future of the plumbing industry was in the hands of the plumbers and they must work together to ensure that future is bright. He said the institute has begun a journey to change the industry for the plumbers’ benefit. “What IOPSA has done for the industry, and in turn you, is enormous.”
Smith told those in attendance that exciting prospects loom on the horizon for IOPSA and the industry as a whole, and he urged South Africa’s plumbers to work together to help IOPSA uplift the industry.
The event also served as IOPSA’s annual awards evening, and three awards were given to those who have provided the industry and the institute with outstanding service.
The ‘Service to the Institute and Plumbing Industry’ award was presented to Martin Coetzee, for giving his time and dedication to the industry. Steven Brown was awarded with the ‘Service to the Institute’ award, for his dedicated service to IOPSA over the years. Plumbing Africa’s editor, Rory Macnamara, was presented with the ‘Contribution to the Plumbing Industry’ award. This award is given to an individual who is not an IOPSA member but who has contributed to plumbing industry as a whole. David Malematsa and Mbali Mabena from 0860Plumber won the award for ‘Best Dressed’. Entertainment was provided by the Shakes Production, a glittering cover band that had everyone on their feet.
IOPSA CPD calendar launching October 2014
Types of Catagories
Category 1: Developmental Activities: Development CPD Activities are activities that are related to a structured educational and developmental meetings, seminars and training programs. All development activities must be approved and accredited by the PIRB before a CPD credit(s) may be allocated to the relevant activities and be awarded to the relevant registered person.
Category 2: Work-based Activities: Work-based CPD Activities are activities that are related to any work-based related plumbingactivities. These activities may include but not be limited to, learner mentorship programs and issuing of plumbing certificates of compliance. All work-based activities must be approved and accredited by the PIRB before a CPD credit(s) may be allocated to the relevant activities and be awarded to the relevant registered person.
Category 3: Individual Activities: As the name implies individual CPD Activities are activities that are related to activities under takenby the each relevant individual. These activities may include but not be limited to serving on a voluntary association related to the plumbing and or building industry, writing a technical article and or part-time lecturing/training. All individuals activities must be approved and accredited by the PIRB before a CPD credit(s) may be allocated to the relevant activities and be awarded to the relevant registered person.
Notes 25 Credits over a 12 month cycle
VIEW Category one Activities
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