NECA SA/NT

We are the peak body in the electrotechnology industry, representing individual firms and companies whose business is the selling, installation, servicing and repair of electrical and communications products and services.

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Our Services

Workplace Relations

Get timely advice and support to members on important workplace relations matters.

Business Resources

Our range of products and services help you manage your business more effectively and efficiently.

Membership

Get access to all of our exclusive information, industry news and standards.

Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)

We can provide specialist advice and assistance on important WHS issues.

Technical

Access to Australian Standards, technical resources and changes to Standards and regulations.

Training

We provide training and education programs covering technical skill development.

HSEQ Management System

Our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Management System serves the electrical, communications, and refrigeration and air conditioning industries.

This system assists sole contractors and businesses to take responsibility for the requirements of their business. It is an integrated and user-friendly management system, which can be tailored to your individual needs.

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Technical Knowledge Base (TKB)

The Technical Knowledge Base (TKB) is FREE to NECA SA/NT members with access to 12 Australian Standards + more!

Can you imagine being able to search the Wiring Rules at the job site using your tablet or smartphone? Within seconds you could find the clause, figure, or table you need or instantly search various standards, network operator requirements, technical alerts, or legislation.

Why become a NECA Member?

The benefits of our membership are comprehensive and invaluable to electricians and communications cablers running a business, whether a small, one-man operation, through small to medium enterprises and right up to large contracting firms.

Industrial Relations and Employee Management

As a NECA member, you have access to up-to-date advice, documentation and assistance on a wide range of industrial relations and employment matters including wage rates, apprentices, contract of employment, overtime, allowances, disputes, termination of employment, superannuation, long service leave, workers compensation, enterprise bargaining agreements and more.

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)

NECA provides a range of resources and specialist advice to assist businesses address workplace health and safety issues. These include; safe work methods, toolbox talks, management plans, policies, procedures and an industry specific HSEQ manual, with accompanying Employee Guide to Safety and Hazard/Risk Identification booklets, which meets legislative requirements.

Technical Knowledge Base (TKB)

Can you imagine being able to search the Wiring Rules at the job site using your tablet or smart phone?

Within seconds you could find the clause, figure or table you need, instantly search various Standards, network operator requirements, technical alerts, or download a free inspection checklist.

Our Technical Knowledge Base, or TKB, is an online searchable database of Australian Standards, guidelines, Service & Installation Rules, codes of practice, legislation, alerts and updates, and more, tailored to the electrical, communications, refrigeration and air conditioning industries in SA and NT. NECA SA/NT members can receive up to 10 logins (or as many as their membership category allows, whichever is less) to the TKB.

Education and Training

NECA, in association with allied training partners, have developed a range of training programs which have been specifically designed for the electrical contracting industry and are provided at discount rates to members.

Programs have a practical focus, so new skills can be applied immediately and cover a range of areas including: business management, estimating and contracting, WH&S, specialist technical, rescue and resuscitation courses, and many more.

NECA also run workshops and seminars to assist members with topical issues in the industry.

Commercial and Contracts

NECA has the resources and expertise to help you operate your business more efficiently and profitably through the provision of information, assistance and documentation including:

Business Management and Marketing Assistance

As a NECA member, you will receive up-to-date information, resources and advice on marketing and business management strategies and tips from our qualified staff.

This includes, but is not limited to: advice on determining your target market and how to reach them, creating a business plan and managing your business resources (human, financial, physical, and knowledge) as well as marketing your business effectively and efficiently and assistance with your marketing strategies and materials including your website, company profile, social media etc.

Industry Information

As a NECA member, you will receive up-to-date information on current issues and events through a range of publications, sources and events including:

Technical and Licensing Support

With representation on Standards, technical and licensing bodies throughout Australia, NECA has the knowledge and resources to help members and have direct input into the setting of Australian Standards and licensing provisions.

Members are able to obtain comprehensive technical advice, access the latest technical reference material and notification on changes to standards and regulations.

Industry Recognition

NECA is committed to promoting its members to the industry and the wider community, as well as offering advice and assistance on how to best market your business to your clients.

As a NECA member, your business will gain valuable market exposure and networking opportunities including branch meetings, functions and conferences.

Excellence Awards

The NECA Excellence Awards are open to nominations in each state, with state winners automatically entered into the National Awards held in November each year. These awards recognise the electrical and communications contractors and their projects in Australia each year.

Apprentice Awards

The annual NECA Apprentice of the Year Awards recognise the best and brightest aspiring talent in the electrotechnology industry. State winners are eligible to enter the National Awards. Apprentice receive great prizes and are presented with great opportunities to excel in their career.

Find an Electrician Search Facility

NECA members can also be exposed to new business opportunities through the NECA Find an Electrician search facility, where potential customers can search for a licensed, skilled and professional contractor in their area.

Membership Benefits Program

NECA has a range of business schemes, bulk-buying arrangements and commercial services available to members that are designed to save you money in your everyday business activities.

NECA members can access savings and discounts through our Member Benefits Program on a wide range of business stationery, construction supplies, tools and manuals, training, insurance, Australian standards, software, bookkeeping, vehicles, fuel, advertising, promotional materials, business assistance, legal assistance, recruitment and more.

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National Electrical and Communications Association SA/NT is the peak industry association supporting electrical contractors across SA and the NT.

🌟 Excellence Awards Spotlight! 🌟 Congratulations to Connex <a href=Solutions for taking home top spot in the Commercial - Medium Project category for @rspcasa New Animal Centre at the 2024 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards! Connex Solutions was engaged by @cookbuilding for the new @rspcasa animal care campus, located on the north-west corner of the South Road and Majors Road intersection. This multi-discipline project is a state-of-the-art facility that brings together all staff, volunteers, and animals onto a single site for the first time with the aim of advancing animal welfare standards across the state. Congratulations to Terry Sellwood and his team, and good luck at the National Awards in November! A huge thank you must go to @bianco_construction for their support of this event, and particularly to David Rottellini, Sales Representative - Safety and Industrial, for his assistance in presenting the award. #neca #necasant #excellenceawards #connexsolutions #biancoconstructionandindustrialsupplies #bianco" />

🌟 Excellence Awards Spotlight! 🌟 Congratulations to @ngc_electrical for receiving a Commendation in the Commercial - Small Project category for Kangaroo Island Visitors Centre - Flinders Chase at the 2024 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards! With its focus on environmental sustainability and low carbon footprint, the design and location of the Kangaroo Island Visitors Centre required stringent planning by @ngc_electrical team to manage labour requirements and deliveries of materials to the ferry terminal, which was ninety minutes from the work site. They completed extensive civil works, along with new supply, MSB, distribution boards, general power and light, solar, communications, security. and CCTV. Congratulations to Daniel Bourke and his team! A huge thank you must go to @schneiderelectric for their ongoing support of this event and the association, and particularly to Beth Chevalier, Regional Sales Manager - Home and Distribution Division - South Australia and Northern Territory, for her assistance in presenting the award. #neca #necasant #excellenceawards #ngcelectrical #schneiderelectric

🌟 Excellence Awards Spotlight! 🌟 Congratulations to CITE Services for taking home top spot in the Commercial - Small Project category for @ngutucollege at the 2024 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards! @ngutucollege is a not-for-profit organisation providing education for children from less fortunate financial situations. CITE Services delivered the electrical, communications, and security upgrade of the pre 1950’s building in only six months from strip-out to handover. This included a new site MSB and vault, three distribution boards, general and specialised power, hazardous area lighting, and architectural lighting with Dali control. Congratulations to Brad Maurits and his team, and good luck at the National Awards in November! A huge thank you must go to @schneiderelectric for their ongoing support of this event and the association, and particularly to Beth Chevalier, Regional Sales Manager - Home and Distribution Division - South Australia and Northern Territory, for her assistance in presenting the award. #neca #necasant #excellenceawards #ngcelectrical #schneiderelectric

🌟 Excellence Awards Spotlight! 🌟 Congratulations to @cme_group for taking home top spot in the Lighting Design & Construct category for @adelaideoval LED Broadcast Lighting Upgrade at the 2024 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards! Faced with a very tight completion deadline with large penalties for any delays, @cme_group overcame the unique challenge of 70-metre ascents twice daily to decommission 532 lights and install 300 new LED lights across four lighting towers. A unique abseil delivery option was developed, while meticulous safety protocols, tower rescue plans, wind event management, and stringent working at-height training underscored @cme_group's commitment to worker safety on the complex project. This lighting tower upgrade stands as a testament to innovation, quality, and teamwork setting a high benchmark for the industry. Congratulations to @chrismattner_cme and his team, and good luck at the National Awards in November! A huge thank you must go to @electroapprentices for their support of these awards, and particularly to Craig Mitchell, Manager, for his assistance in presenting the award. #neca #necasant #excellenceawards #cmegroup #adelaideoval #electrocareersandapprenticeships

🌟 Excellence Awards Spotlight! 🌟 Congratulations to Nilsen (SA) for winning the Industrial - Large Project category for Teys Naracoorte High Voltage Reticulation Upgrade at the 2024 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards! Nilsen (SA) completed the electrical infrastructure upgrade for this beef processing plant, which included HV and LV protection design, embedded generation, and civil works. They installed 900 metres of bundled aluminium cable, 200 metres of earthing, and 4 kilometres of conduit. The new HV metered connection helps Teys Naracoorte reduce their costs and improves reliability. It also enhances power connectivity for embedded generation via the biogas-fuelled power plant and planned future renewable projects. Congratulations to Michael Hodby and his team, and good luck at the National Awards in November! A huge thank you must go to @peer.aus for their support of these awards, and particularly to Scott Thomas, General Manager - Employment Services, for his assistance in presenting the award. #neca #necasant #excellenceawards #nilsensa #peer

🌟 Excellence Awards Spotlight! 🌟 Congratulations to MIMP Connecting Solutions for winning the Leaders in Diversity category for High Risk Investment Into Bleeding Edge Diversity at the 2024 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards! MIMP Connecting Solutions has utilised their extensive experience in providing communications to remote sites to create a new product where visitors can scan a QR code at a point of interest and hear a Welcome to Country from a local elder, along with information about indigenous art and culture in the area. The project has provided employment for young First Nations people and is now 65% indigenous owned. Congratulations to Tony Coppins, Allan Aitchison, and their team, and good luck at the National Awards in November! A huge thank you must go to @masnational for their support of this event, and particularly to Kara Prichard, State Manager - South Australia, for her assistance in presenting the award. #neca #necasant #excellenceawards #mimpconnectingsolutions #masnational

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Leading Industry Body

NECA SA/NT are responsible for providing tailored business advice, assistance, and information to over 500 electrical and communications contracting companies whose business is the selling, installation, servicing, and repair of electrical and communications products.

NECA SA/NT assists member companies by providing information and advice on industrial relations, employee management, workplace relations, workplace health and safety, debt collection, commercial and contracts, business management, education and training, technical and licensing, marketing, and more. We also actively represent the needs and entitlements of contractors at all levels of government and industry ensuring the needs of our members are heard.

NECA SA/NT membership will ensure you have the necessary tools to save money, stay ahead of changes, take advantage of opportunities, and meet your business goals.