The fraternity
of home overhauling professionals in Australia – particularly, plumbing
professionals – is experiencing a drastic change of situation, these days. A
legislative resolution has been made effective these days, which makes
professional license mandatory for all plumbers. A statutory authority is in
charge of issuing these licenses to respective mechanics. As such, a specific
process has been put into place to facilitate the overall objective. This
latest development is proving inconvenient for many people, on both sides of
the spectrum. Now, in an interesting turn of event, proficient plumbers in
Hurstville are unanimously supporting this move!
Consumer
protection is the paramount aspect in the contemporary world of trade and
commerce. This constitutional amendment is meant to facilitate consumer rights
across the country. In spite of earlier efforts, plumbing service throughout
the country is not standardized yet. Moreover, there are several unqualified
and untrained mechanics involved with the trade. The issue of licensing is
aimed to weed out all incompetent professionals from the vocation. Thus,
consumers are guaranteed to receive better value for their money.
While applying
for the license, one has to provide certain other information as well. These
include
·
Relevant technical qualifications
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Relevant insurance policy and
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Clean and updated police record, etc.
A license
application can get cancelled if, in case, the licensing authority remains
unsatisfied with the information provided on any of these issues. However,
there are various categorisations among plumbers, denoting different functional
scopes of the professionals. A Journeyman – for example – is not a licensed
plumbing mechanic and hence, cannot directly contract with consumers for a job.
In fact, any work that is executed by a Journeyman should be supervised by and
an Advanced Tradesman.
On the other
hand, online home improvement directories have made it easier for consumers to
get through to various building overhauling mechanics operating nearby. The
service listing directories are actually especial websites that provide
extensive contact information on various home renovating experts. These
websites ensure only proficient and skilled mechanics are listed in their
facility.
In the midst of all
these developments, consumers are turning out to be the actual gainers.
