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THE SARNZ AUTUMN 2021 PLATFORM Immigration Update Task Force to tackle MSDs Training Updates
In this issue of the Platform
General Manager Report....................................................................... 4
Gold Accreditation................................................................................. 6
New Members........................................................................................ 8
Immigration Update.............................................................................10
Task Force to tackle MSDs..................................................................12
Training Updates..................................................................................15
Restricted CoC’s...................................................................................17
THE SARNZ PLATFORM AUTUMN 2021 | 3General Manager Report
GM Report
This year has taken off with a roar. The word we are getting from members is that things are busier
than ever, which is great to hear! It is in times like these that we also reflect on how to ensure we
have a strong workforce for now and the future. Getting training plans in place and actioned,
training our teams thoroughly and giving our teams development opportunities.
We are busy with many things this year with some highlights below
Current SARNZ Projects underway for 2021
- Shrinkwrap Guideline
- Edge Protection Guideline
- Engagement with the scaffolding qualification review
- Partnering with CHASNZ on a program Preventing and managing musculoskeletal problems
(MSDs) in scaffolding
We are also currently planning the 2021 SARNZ conference, this is in Wellington 18/19 August and
we hope to see you all there!
SARNZ and Crombie Lockwood have also relaunched the Vertigo Insurance program with even better
offerings for your insurance needs. I strongly urge, if you are not a part of this to at least send your
insurance information in for a quote – if you find yourself wondering what benefits you get form
membership – this insurance program is the largest tangible benefit. Some members are saving
more than 10K a year. With this insurance we get additional legal support, more relevant protections
as well as regular insight into current event issues and how to help your business through them.
Wain is busy around the country visiting your apprentices, and here we would like to emphasise that
if you have any concerns, areas you are struggling with/things you need help with, please get in
touch with us.
Memberships are currently all being renewed; you will get a digital package and a physical one. If
you have not gotten it yet, do not worry they are all in progress.
Don’t forget, SARNZ hosts monthly Zoom meetings to catch up with members, update and answer
any questions.
As always, flick us an email if you have any questions or need any help
Talk soon,
4 | THE SARNZ PLATFORM AUTUMN 2021
JessicaA massive thank you to all our Sponsors
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THE SARNZ PLATFORM AUTUMN 2021 | 5Gold Accreditation
Gold Accreditation is a segment within our membership where upon passing a 2
day in-depth site, yard and operational audit (conducted by SARNZ) you are awarded
this accreditation. This shows your own employees, SARNZ members as well as
customers/contracts that you have a business that meets a higher industry standard.
In the members section of the website, you can view the current ratings for each
section and see what areas companies are excelling in. Additionally, the membership
directory highlights who holds current accreditation. If you would like to know more
about this accreditation, please check out our website or flick us an email.
Congratulations to SW Scaffolding who are our most recent member to obtain this
accreditation.
6 | THE SARNZ PLATFORM AUTUMN 2021Contact Us
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you today.We are thrilled to have these new members. In particular, our new
associate members are engineers so it is great to have members
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help supply a much needed aspect for our industry. Make sure
to get in touch with them if you have any engineering needs.
Visit www.drivertraining.co.nz or call Joelle Cross (027 492 8162) or TR Master
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Website:
We have a member only section on the website. On the main page scroll down to the bottom
and on the left-hand side you will find the members area link. The password is as it has
always been and if you need to be sent it again just email admin@sarnz.org.nz. This area
contains the up to date Gold accreditation averages along with other helpful tools.
New benefits app:
Where it asks for your membership number, this is your company name as it is listed on our
membership directory. If your name doesn’t work, check the website directory for how it is
displayed. If you would like the website to display something different, let us know.
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p. +64 9 426 4500 e. admin@shrinkwrapsupplies.co.nz www.shrinkwrapsupplies.co.nzImmigration Update
(Resource: immigration.govt.nz)
As you may have seen from previous memo’s the biggest change to New Zealand’s
temporary visa policy is currently underway, and this will impact anyone that wishes to hire
those on employer led work visas. The key aspect to these changes is that to bring migrant
workers over to work for you/hire those on visas to work for you, you will need to be an
accredited employer from 1 November 2021. Ahead of this change, there are other key dates
for those managing staff on the current type of temporary visas and/or maintaining the
current accreditation.
The Government is introducing a new temporary work visa called the Accredited Employer
Work Visa (AEWV). The Accredited Employer Work Visa will be introduced on 1 November
2021 and will replace 6 of the existing temporary work visa categories.
Alongside the Accredited Employer Work Visa, a new employer-led system will be introduced
that will generally simplify the application process and make it easier for businesses and
regions to fill genuine skills shortages when it is clear that there is no New Zealander
available to do the job, or who can be trained up for the role.
Employers will need to be accredited before they can hire a migrant on an Accredited
Employer Work Visa.
Learn more about employer accreditation and the new 3-check visa application process at
immigration.govt.nz
We will continue to do what we can to inform you and do our best to represent the needs
of our industry. Currently sector agreements are on hold to be discussed but when these
happen, we will lobby where applicable to ensure our needs/concerns are heard.
We have been working with Working In to provide technical advice and updates on this, you
can work directly with them if you would like help or advice.
If you email Nassim.lalehzari@workingin.com and ask to be added to their mailing list this
will also keep you updated.
If you have any concerns or questions please email me at jessica@sarnz.org.nz
10 | THE SARNZ PLATFORM AUTUMN 2021Need a spare pair of hands? Take on an apprentice and help your business stay on top of its workload. Call Skills on 0508 SKILLS (754 557) to find out more.
On behalf of CHASNZ & SARNZ
Scaffolding Industry constructs
Task Force to tackle MSDs
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) e.g. sprains and strains ,make up a staggering 70% of
ACC claims each year in the scaffolding industry. In direct response the industry has formed
New Zealand’s first Scaffolding MSD Task Force. Spearheaded by SARNZ Board members
Jessica Pritchard and David Sopp, the task force also includes Chris Polaczuk from CHASNZ,
a Worksafe representative, workplace management and worker representatives from the
scaffolding industry and Vadim Spice expert industry trainer.
The group is keen to develop an industry wide programme that can be shared with other
sectors of the construction industry. This recognizes a shared workforce, shared worksites
and similar contributory factors to these problems.
The task force’s mission statement is:
To improve the musculoskeletal wellbeing and productivity of the construction/
scaffolding workforce through industry collaboration, establishing best practice and
using innovation.
After the task force sets its aims and objectives one of the first things the industry will look
at is the current advice for new building techniques and handling new scaffolding systems
that now dominate the Industry.
Vadim Spice adds ‘’ The changing of equipment has dominated our industry without letting
us develop our work organisation strategies and handling techniques. The traditional
methods and systems don’t really apply anymore. This is a key issue and contributes to the
frequency and severity of incidents.”
Scaffolding is one of the more physically demanding trades of the construction industry but
the Task Force realises it needs to also focus on less understood contributory factors such
as how we organise our work our workplace relationships and communication-what we call
the psychosocial factors.
The Task Force welcomes all input from the industry and would like to hear ideas and
suggestions to improve the prevention and management of MSDs.
“If you are out there in the scaffolding world and doing something to prevent and manage
discomfort, pain or injury in your workforce or just want to be involved or informed then we
would love to hear from you” says Jessica Prichard.
Contact the Task Force by emailing chrisp@chasnz.org
12 | THE SARNZ PLATFORM AUTUMN 2021Training Updates:
(Resource: Skills.org.nz)
RCC
The Skills Organisation currently offers a range of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) assessment programmes for people who wish to
demonstrate that they meet the competence, knowledge, and skill requirements within their
industry. Formally known as Skills Recognition, we have recently updated this service name
to be Recognition New Zealand.
Scaffolding RCC is a current programme offered by Recognition New Zealand. We have
recently reviewed this programme and made some adjustments to it. We have also revamped
the website which contains detailed information on the available programmes, including
eligibility, prerequisite training, and process requirements.
We are especially excited to streamline the application process for Recognition New Zealand
applicants. Now, once payment has been made, applicants will apply directly online via the
website.
The further changes we have made to the Scaffolding RCC programmes are as follows:
• The NZC in Scaffolding (Proprietary Suspended) Level 3, is no longer available as an RCC
programme.
• Applicants who meet eligibility criteria and apply for Level 5 RCC will need to complete a
prerequisite, 5-day training module for suspended unit standards at Tai Poutini Polytechnic.
• First Aid is no longer a prerequisite for the Level 3 (General) and Level 4 (Trade) RCC
programmes, as it is not actually a compulsory requirement of the qualifications. It does
remain a requirement at Level 5.
If after reviewing the website, you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact us at
recognition@skills.org.nz.
Rigging
Rigging qualifications and recognition of prior learning programmes are live and can be
accessed via the SARNZ or Skills Organisation website.
ROVE Update:
The Order in Council for the Construction WDC has been published. The RoVE team is now in
the process of working with the appointment and nomination committees to confirm people
to governance roles in each of the WDCs and are on track to complete this work before the
end of June.
For information on the ROVE initiative and updates visit
https://www.tec.govt.nz/rove/reform-of-vocational-education/
When significant information comes out, we will keep you updated. If you have any concerns
or questions please get in contact with the office.
THE SARNZ PLATFORM AUTUMN 2021 | 15SARNZ is here
to help you!
SARNZ partners with Skills on
the apprenticeship. Our focus
is pastoral care and technical
support however we will try and
help with any concern you have.
Call SARNZ on 04 589 8081
or email admin@sarnz.org.nz
If you are:
• Wondering what the latest
information on your
apprenticeship is.
• Want to know how to send in
your assessments.
• Having issues sending in your
assessments.
• Unsure about how to make a
training plan for your apprentice.
• Want to work through any
questions/concerns with your
account manager and would like
SARNZ to assist.
• Unsure about how the
apprenticeship works.
• Want to make sure you are
completing the right program.
Ph 04 589 8081
www.sarnz.org.nz
THE SARNZ PLATFORM SPECIAL EDITION 2020 | 17Restricted CoC’s – prepare for the future
If you have an employee on a non-renewable 4 year restricted CoC you need to
ensure you have a training plan in place to transition them to the NZ qualification
before/ by the end of that 4 years. Not doing so will mean when their CoC expires
they cannot operate as a ticketed scaffolder until they have taken these steps
and given this takes time and planning this could cause significant impact to
them and your business.
Truck Loader Crane
First you need to consider your options in terms of training. There is the
apprenticeship as well as the recognition of current competency. You will need
Certificate Online Course
to work through one or a mixture of these depending on their prior learning,
experience, and needs.
Once you have this, you need to get started on competing these and doing it
Fast and effective training
over the 4 year periodfor operators
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the time/pressure impact on the employer and
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refresher. If you are unsure what to do or need help with next steps, please contact us atFrom
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This will give your operators a competency certificate
that meets your Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
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Modules include:
• Health and safety • Rigging equipment
• Dealing with hazards • Slinging a load
• Parts and pre-operational checks • Setting up and lifting
• Crane rating charts • Hand signals and communication
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