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NBN Cabler Briefing Sessions - Register Now! |
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ACRS is partically owned by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) who has a strong working relationship with NBN Co. Through this close relationship we are pleased to offer all ACRS registered cablers an invitation to attend NBN Co's Builder and Cabler Briefing Sessions.
These briefing sessions will update you on the NBN activity happening in new developments across the country and the major changes this presents to our industry. This is a chance for you to ask the hard questions and meet with NBN Co direct to understand the opportunities and requirements around preparing new homes to connect to the NBN.
Builders and Cablers constructing homes in new developments where the NBN will be installed will now need to prepare homes to connect to the NBN and it's important that you understand the new building and technical requirements that this work involves.
The workshop will provide:
- An overview on the National Broadband Network and the rollout into new developments
- A technical brief on NBN Co's equipment and requirements for builders and cablers to prepare new homes to connect to the NBN
- What you will need to discuss with your customers (new homeowners) and information on how they can connect services over the NBN
- What you will need to discuss with developers to understand which stages of their developments will be NBN Ready
Who should attend:
Builders, Cablers and Developers interested in understanding the opportunities and benefits of being involved in NBN Co's rollout in New Developments.
Register now to secure your place at the NBN Co briefing sessions. To register simply follow this link to the registration page: https://www.conveneit.com/secure/nbnco/bcb_jul_11/
Regards,
ACRS, NECA and NBN Co Limited
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Launch of Code of Practice for Home Wiring |
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January 2011
ACRS has welcomed the release of the Code of Practice for Home Wiring along with the Installer Cabling Handbook for Residential Wiring and a Quick Guide to Smart Wiring.
The launch of the documents is a culmination of many months of work by key industry players, including The Copper Development Centre and NECA as well as telcos such as Telstra and manufacturers.
The Code of Practice sets out the building cabling platform standards to be complied with. It has been developed with input from industry and government so that it has national buy in and is an open, independent standard.
The introduction of Consumer Handbooks for both builders and electricians, and consumers should make it even easier for all involved to know what needs to be done in a home so that it can handle fast broadband-especially over fibre-and all the features like entertainment, connectivity, security and networking that can come with it.
To download the Code of Practice or the handbooks visit www.neca.asn.au or www.smartwiredhouse.com.au.
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NECA Appointed to NBN Stakeholder Reference Panel |
November 2009
After replying to a number of consultation papers released by the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE), NECA was invited by Minister Stephen Conroy to participate in a Fibre in Greenfield Development Stakeholder Reference Panel.
Over the past three months, NECA's Communications Technology Advisory Group (CTAG) has attended the first three Stakeholder Reference Panel meetings and a presentation by Communications Alliance (CA) and NBN Co. along with several meetings with individuals and organisations across the broader spectrum of our industry. NECA CTAG is working with the group on areas such as development of the Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) reference model, supporting legislation, education and training.
The time frames of the project are aggressive, however the Minister is conscious of the enormity of the project and has relaxed some of the initial timelines to allow work items to be adequately reviewed and comments considered from the panel. Over the eight-year rollout, the project is anticipated to provide 25,000 jobs each year, peaking at 37,000 nationally.
There will be more than 5 million premises connected. In anyone’s language, this amounts to a lot of work for a lot of people. The intention is to be involved early and provide solutions to the questions being asked and show we have the capability and scalability to deliver this mammoth project as well as maintain it and enhance it. CTAG will also develop a code of practice for the NBN delivery. The alignment of professional principles and a comprehensive education and ongoing management/maintenance platform will assist NECA in creating a turnkey role for itself and a leading position in the future of the NBN.
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