Published on 27-Sep-11 15:15

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard has visited PICAC. 

The Prime Minister visited PICAC on the 10th of July.

She joined board members to tour the facility, met apprentices and announced the Clean Energy Skills Program. 

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A new foundation for the new type of workplace skills that will become increasingly more... Read Full Article

Published on 09-May-11 09:49

Minister Arbib visits PICAC

The Federal Minister for Sport, Indigenous Employment and Economic Development, Social Housing and Homelessness visited the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre on Monday this week.

Minister Arbib inspected the facility – a world-first of its kind, to see first-hand the role that it plays in training indigenous... Read Full Article

Published on 18-Mar-11 12:54

New training in green skills for the plumbing industry:
free for 2nd and 3rd year apprentices

The Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA) and the Plumber's Union have announced a new Green Skills training program for all second and third year Victorian apprentices.

The training incorporates 40 hours... Read Full Article

Published on 16-Mar-11 17:04

PICAC writes to Minister Combet

The Chairman of PICAC has written to Hon. Greg Combet, Minister for Climate Change, to congratulate him... "and the Federal Government for your recent announcement of broad based emissions trading scheme with a transitional fixed price period.

This centre would not exist unless climate change... Read Full Article

Published on 16-Feb-10 11:10

PICAC facility opens in Brunswick

Victorian plumbers will benefit from a $9 million training centre that will help grow the green plumbing sector and create jobs and economic opportunities for Victorian businesses.

The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre in Brunswick was officially launched on 8 April by the Premier, John Brumby,... Read Full Article