An AEPMA NSW ACT State Council meeting was held on 20 July 2015 at the office of Ensystex.  The Chairman Patrick Legey welcomed the attendees including Life member Mr Greg Moon and Oliver Clarke (son of Shane Clarke). Oliver’s keen interest in Pestforce and Pest Management made him a welcome visitor and he contributed well to the Council’s meeting.  After the usual review of apologies and previous minutes, the meeting discussed such issues as Codes of Practice, Australian Standards, review of the Competency training package and much more.

So in a few words what did we talk about?

Codes of Practices are tools for the Industry as well as for the consumer. Use them to your advantage and display your professionalism. Be sure you and your staff know what there is in it!  With winter upon us it is a good time for everyone to get familiar with these valuable Industry documents.  There are presently 3 Codes: Control of Bed Bug Infestation in Australia, Pest Management in the Food Industry and Prior to Purchase Specialist Timber Pest Inspections. 

Watch out for others coming up.

Australian Standard 3660.2- 2000 is in review and don’t forget 3660.1 - 2014 for preconstruction is out. Do we all have a copy and have you read it?  Remember an Australian Standard is a minimum requirement.

Pest Management Competencies new training package is been reviewed by Education Department auditors. 

Website: it is essential for all members to ensure they maximise their information on the AEPMA website to not miss out on possible opportunities.  AEPMA has done a lot of work to position itself and be very visible to the public, including ensuring the website is mobile friendly.  And it’s free for AEPMA members to be in it!!

AEPMA National conference/ FAOPMA in September 2016 will be on the Gold Coast at Sea World, wouldn’t miss it. It's already looking like being the best ever!!

Photographic Competition is open now to all in the Industry…… so do like us, get your camera out and take some of your best shots!

You and your staff are free to enter several pictures in the Competition. Prizes to be won and all winning and highly commended photos will be displayed at the AEPMA Conference in 2016.

Any queries give me a call or contact the National Office - 1300 307 114.

If you have an Industry issue or matter you would like to discuss please feel free to contact me on 0438 022 984 or email at Patrick@austrapest.com.au or contact any of your council members.

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