Plumbing Industry Training Awards open 1 September - 15 December 2011
The Plumbing Industry Commission is pleased to announce that the entries for the 2012 Plumbing Industry Training Awards (PITAs) are now open. The Awrads recognise and reward Licensed and Registered Plumbing Practitioners who have contributed to their professional development by participating in industry-related training and development during the past 12 months.
Awareness of the opportunities and benefits of ongoing training is key to the vital continuous development of participants in the plumbing industry, which the Plumbing Industry Commission is pleased to encourage. Plumbing is a vocation that provides a pathway to a career that is significantly enhanced and enriched by post-apprenticeship training in an ever-evolving industry. It is essential that practitioners undertake training to stay up-to-date with emerging trends and applications.
A vibrant and active industry needs the latest in training content and delivery and there is a wide range of training opportunities avaialble for practitioners, beyond completion of apprenticeship studies. There are courses, events, information resources, and activities that can relate to updated regulatory requirements, new technologies and ways of improving customer relationships. Now in their third year, the PITAs have proved to be a great success in recognising and rewarding practitioners whose further training has enhanced their skills and knowledge and in turn added value to the plumbing industry overall.
You are encouraged to nominate a practitioner (it can be yourself) whose further training is a good example to others of what is available in the plumbing industry. In addition to industry recognition, each of the category winners will receive a valuable prize and an award to commemorate the achievement. A message from Tony Arnel, Plumbing Industry Commissioner.
Award Categories
| Employers Award | Environmental Award - Energy | Return to Study | Individual Award |
| An employer committed to the ongoing training and development of employees. | A practitioner learning about more efficient energy use. | A practitioner who returned to study or training after ten years or more. | A practitioner who completed post-trade training. |
| Environmental Award - Water | Innovation Award | Challenge Award | Trainer Award |
| A practitioner learning about sustaniable use of water, such as recycling or grey water. | A training provider who developed new training resources or new training delivery methods that met post-apprenticeship needs. | A practitioner who pursued study under difficult circumstances. | A trainer who has made a difference to your learning, through inspiring, encouraging or assisting you over and above the norm. |
Prizes
Winners receive $1000 in prize money and a certificate of recognition and a trophy to commemorate the achievement. Runners-Up receive $500 in prize money and a certificate of recognition and a trophy to commemorate the achievement.
General Information
To find out more information about the awards download the Plumbing Industry Training Awards Information Flyer 
2012 Plumbing Industry Training Awards Information Flyer (3.47MB)
Nomination Forms
2012 Plumbing Industry Training Awards Nomination Form (3.47MB)
Download this form, then fill in your response and mail to the Plumbing Industry Commission, P O Box 536, Melbourne, Vic, 3001
2012 Plumbing Industry Training Awards (Word Process) (1.03MB)
Save this file to your computer, update with your details and responses and then email to pita@pic.vic.gov.au.
For assistance
Contact 03 9618 9299 or 1300 815 127 or email your query to pita@pic.vic.gov.au
