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.

Linkback: http://www.plumbers.co.nz/forum/gas-station/11/beware-about-points-for-gas-licence/601/

hi guys, her is the add,cheers
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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. 

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 

Hi Jaxcat,

I think that's a great Idea, Rinnai are to be commended.

Plumber

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

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

Cheers Jax, it would be nice if we were trustworthy enough to have the same system. What happened to trust, it is sad.