Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023

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Fair Work Act 2009 
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, 

Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
(AG2020/1240)

AQUATECH SYPHONICS PTY LTD & CEPU PLUMBING DIVISION -

NSW BRANCH PLUMBING ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2019-2023

Plumbing industry

COMMISSIONER JOHNS SYDNEY, 1 JUNE 2020

Application for approval of the Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division -
NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the 
Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise 
Agreement 2019-2023 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the 
Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, 
Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia. The 
Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Employer has provided written undertakings. A copy of the undertakings is 
attached in Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial 
detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result 
in substantial changes to the Agreement. The undertakings are taken to be a term of the 
agreement.

[3] Subject to the undertakings referred to above, I am satisfied that each of the 
requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 as are relevant to this application for approval have 
been met.

[4] The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing 
and Allied Services Union of Australia being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, 
has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance 
with s.201(2) I note that the Agreement covers the organisation.

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[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 
8 June 2020. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 September 2023.

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I, Nall Dawson, Director for Aquatech Syphonlcs Ply Ltd give the following undertakings witll 
respect to lhe Aquatech Syphonics P1y Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Brench Plumbing 
Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023 ("tlleAgreemanl"): 

1. I have the authonty given to me by Aquatoch Syphonics Ply Ltd lo provide this 
undertaking in relation to the application before tile Fair Work Commission. 

2. This Agreement will be read and interpreted in conjuncbon with the NES. Where there Is 
inconsistency between this agreement and lhe NES, and the NES provides grealer 
benefit, tile NES provision will apply to the extent of the lnconslslency 

3. These undertakings are provided on the basis of Issues raised by Iha Fair Work 
Commission in the application h~fore the Fair Work Commission, 

Signature 

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Aquatech Syphonics root drainage systems syphonics.com.au ABN 43893 866 463 PO BOX 3065 ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS NSW 2188 T. (82) 9453 2996 F. (82) 9453 2287 Info@suphonics.com.au www.suphonics.com.au IN THE FAIR WORK COMMISSION FWC Matter No .: AG2020/1240 APPLICANT: Neil Dawson Section 185 - Application for approval of a single enterprise agreement Undertaking- Section 190 I, Neil Dawson, Director for Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd give the following undertakings with respect to the Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023 ("the Agreement"): 1. I have the authority given to me by Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd to provide this undertaking in relation to the application before the Fair Work Commission. 2. This Agreement will be read and interpreted in conjunction with the NES. Where there is inconsistency between this agreement and the NES, and the NES provides greater benefit, the NES provision will apply to the extent of the inconsistency 3 These undertakings are provided on the basis of issues raised by the Fair Work Commission in the application before the Fair Work Commission. Signature 29. 05. 2020 Date




 



AQUATECH SYPHONICS PTY LTD & CEPU 
PLUMBING DIVISION - NSW BRANICH 
PLUMBING ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 

For 
ACT, 
SYDNEY, 
WOLLONGONG, 
CENTRAL COAST, 
& NSW COUNTRY AREAS 

2019-2023 


EMPLOYEES TO TRADES BE UNION UNION OF AUS TALIA AQUATECH SYPHONICS PTY LTD & CEPU PLUMBING DIVISION - NSW BRANCH PLUMBING ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2019-2023 For ACT SYDNEY, WOLLONGONG, CENTRAL COAST, & NSW COUNTRY AREAS




 

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Clause No Name Page No 
1 Title 4 
2 Parties and Persons Bound 4 
3 Objectives 5 
4 Commitments 5 
5 Lodgement and Period of Operation 7 
6 Relationship to Other Instruments 8 
7 Definitions 8 
8 Types of Employment 10 
9 Employer and Employee Duties 11 
10 Consultative Mechanisms 11 
11 Trade Union rights and Representation 12 
12 Payment of Wages 14 
13 Apprentices 15 
14 Travel Allowance 17 
15 Site Allowance 18 
16 Other Allowances 20 
17 Living Away from Home - Distant Work 21 
18 Superannuation 24 
19 Termination of Employment 26 
20 Redundancy Scheme 26 
21 Statutory Matters Covered by State legislation 29 

22 
Top-Up Workers Compensation/ 24 Hour Accident 

29 
Cover & Sickness 

23 Ordinary Hours of Work 30 
24 Work Breaks 33 
25 Overtime 34 
26 Weekend Work 36 
27 Night Shift 36 
28 Public Holidays and Holiday Work 38 
29 Annual Leave 39 
30 Personal Leave 41 
31 Compassionate Leave 43 
32 Parental Leave 43 
33 Work Health & Safety & Disputes Settling Procedure 43 
34 Inclement Weather 45 
35 Protective Clothing 48 
36 Compensation For Tools And Clothing 48 
37 Presenting For Work But Not Required 49 
38 Leave To Deal With Family And Domestic Violence 49 
39 Dispute Settlement Procedures 51 
40 Anti-Discrimination 55 
41 Posting of Agreement 55 
42 Workplace Flexibility 55 
43 Model Consultation Clause 56 
44 Sham Contracting 59 
45 Code Compliance I Severability 60 

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Clause No Name Page No 1 Title 4 2 Parties and Persons Bound 4 3 Objectives 5 4 Commitments 5 5 Lodgement and Period of Operation 7 6 Relationship to Other Instruments 8 7 Definitions 8 8 Types of Employment 10 9 Employer and Employee Duties 11 10 Consultative Mechanisms 11 11 Trade Union rights and Representation 12 12 Payment of Wages 14 13 Apprentices 15 14 Travel Allowance 17 15 Site Allowance 18 16 Other Allowances 20 17 Living Away from Home - Distant Work 21 18 Superannuation 24 19 Termination of Employment 26 20 Redundancy Scheme 26 21 Statutory Matters Covered by State legislation 29 22 Top-Up Workers Compensation / 24 Hour Accident Cover & Sickness 29 23 Ordinary Hours of Work 30 24 Work Breaks 33 25 Overtime 34 26 Weekend Work 36 27 Night Shift 36 28 Public Holidays and Holiday Work 38 29 Annual Leave 39 30 Personal Leave 41 31 Compassionate Leave 43 32 Parental Leave 43 33 Work Health & Safety & Disputes Settling Procedure 43 34 Inclement Weather 45 35 Protective Clothing 48 36 Compensation For Tools And Clothing 48 37 Presenting For Work But Not Required 49 38 Leave To Deal With Family And Domestic Violence 49 39 Dispute Settlement Procedures 51 40 Anti-Discrimination 55 41 Posting of Agreement 55 42 Workplace Flexibility 55 43 Model Consultation Clause 56 44 Sham Contracting 59 45 Code Compliance / Severability 60 2




 



46 Heat Policy 61 
47 Drug and Alcohol Policy 64 
48 Jury Service And Make Up Pay 68 
49 Structured Vocational TraininQ 69 
50 Asbestos Awareness Training 70 
51 Increases to Wages - Productivity Gains 70 
52 ReQional Projects 70 

Appendix 1 Rates of Pay - Plumbers, Drainers, Labourers 71-74 
Appendix 2 Rates of Pay - Indentured Apprentices 75-76 
Appendix 3 Rates of Pay - Trainee Apprentices 77-78 
Appendix 4 Rates of Pay- Adult Apprentices 79-80 
Appendix5 List of Tools 81 
Appendix 6 RDO Calendar's 82-85 

SIGNATORY PAGE 86 

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46 Heat Policy 61 47 Drug and Alcohol Policy 64 48 Jury Service And Make Up Pay 68 49 Structured Vocational Training 69 50 Asbestos Awareness Training 70 51 Increases to Wages - Productivity Gains 70 52 Regional Projects 70 Appendix 1 Rates of Pay - Plumbers, Drainers, Labourers 71-74 Appendix 2 Rates of Pay - Indentured Apprentices 75-76 Appendix 3 Rates of Pay - Trainee Apprentices 77-78 Appendix 4 Rates of Pay - Adult Apprentices 79-80 Appendix5 List of Tools 81 Appendix 6 RDO Calendar's 82-85 SIGNATORY PAGE 86 3




 



1. TITLE 

This Agreement shall be known as the Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd & 
CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 
2019-2023. 

2. PARTIES AND PERSONS BOUND 

2.1 This Agreement shall cover: -

2.1.1 Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd, the (employer) in respect of employees 
engaged in the industry of the occupations, businesses or employers of 
plumbers, gasfitters, roof plumbers, lead burners, ship plumbers and 
heating, air conditioning or ventilation plumbers, irrigation installer, laggers 
and plumber's labourers, (employees) engaged on site or in construction 
work; and 

2.2 employees employed by the employer in New South Wales who are 
engaged in the industry of the occupations, businesses or employers of 
plumbers, gasfitters, roof plumbers, lead burners, ship plumbers and 
heating, air conditioning or ventilation plumbers, irrigation installer, laggers 
and plumber's labourers, engaged on site or in construction work who are 
employed or usually employed in the plumbing industry in executing any 
plumbing, gas fitting, pipe fitting or domestic engineering work, whether 
prefabricated or not, or who execute any work in or in connection with:-

2.2.1 sheet lead, galvanised iron or other classes of sheet metal or any other 
materials which supersede the materials usually fixed by plumbers; 

2.2.2 lead, wrought, cast or sheet iron, copper, brass or other classes of 
pipework; 

2.2.3 water (hot or cold), steam, gas, air vacuum, heating or ventilating 
appliances, fittings, services or installations; and 

2.2.4 house, ship, sanitary, chemical or general plumbing or drainage; and 

2.4 the Communications Electrical Electronic Energy Information Postal 
Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia 128v (CEPU)(union). On 
the condition that the union has given notice under Section 183 of the Fair 
Work Act 2009 (C'th)(FW Act) that it wants the Agreement to cover it and in 
accordance with Section 201 (2) of the FW Act, the Fair Work Commission 
(FWC) has noted that the Agreement covers the union. 

2.5 The terms of this agreement will not apply to:-

2.5.1 The employment of sprinkler fitters by an employer covered by the 
Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010 (PFS Award); and/ or 

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1. TITLE This Agreement shall be known as the Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023. 2. PARTIES AND PERSONS BOUND 2.1 This Agreement shall cover: - 2.1.1 Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd, the (employer) in respect of employees engaged in the industry of the occupations, businesses or employers of plumbers, gasfitters, roof plumbers, lead burners, ship plumbers and heating, air conditioning or ventilation plumbers, irrigation installer, laggers and plumber's labourers, (employees) engaged on site or in construction work; and 2.2 employees employed by the employer in New South Wales who are engaged in the industry of the occupations, businesses or employers of plumbers, gasfitters, roof plumbers, lead burners, ship plumbers and heating, air conditioning or ventilation plumbers, irrigation installer, laggers and plumber's labourers, engaged on site or in construction work who are employed or usually employed in the plumbing industry in executing any plumbing, gas fitting, pipe fitting or domestic engineering work, whether prefabricated or not, or who execute any work in or in connection with :- 2.2.1 sheet lead, galvanised iron or other classes of sheet metal or any other materials which supersede the materials usually fixed by plumbers; 2.2.2 lead, wrought, cast or sheet iron, copper, brass or other classes of pipework; 2.2.3 water (hot or cold), steam, gas, air vacuum, heating or ventilating appliances, fittings, services or installations; and 2.2.4 house, ship, sanitary, chemical or general plumbing or drainage; and 2.4 the Communications Electrical Electronic Energy Information Postal Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia 128v (CEPU)(union). On the condition that the union has given notice under Section 183 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (C'th)(FW Act) that it wants the Agreement to cover it and in accordance with Section 201(2) of the FW Act, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has noted that the Agreement covers the union. 2.5 The terms of this agreement will not apply to :- 2.5.1 The employment of sprinkler fitters by an employer covered by the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010 (PFS Award); and / or 4 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



2.5.2 To employees principally engaged in installing automatic fire protection 
systems; and / or 

2.5.3 Employees of the employer employed full-time in the service and 
maintenance operations, and / or 

2.5.4 Employees employed full-time as a project manager, an estimator or in 
drafting; 

3. OBJECTIVES 

3.1 

3.2 

3.3 

3.4 

3.5 

3.6 

3.7 

3.8 

4. 

The objectives of this Agreement are to: 

Increase the efficiency of the company by the effective utilisation of the skill 
and commitment of the company's employees; 

Improve the living standard, job satisfaction and continuity of the company's 
employees by improving Industry standards; 

Create a cooperative and productive Industrial Relations environment; 

Provide workers with more varied, fulfilling and better paid jobs; 

Promote the continued skill formation of workers; 

Maintain a safe and health working environment, free from discrimination, 
harassment and all forms of bullying. 

Establish effective communications between the Company, Union the 
Employees and their Consultative Committee to ensure that the workforce 
are kept fully informed and have an input into decision making that effects 
the work environment and the future employment of workers with the 
company. 

Maintain and continue the integrity of trade training through apprenticeships 
contract of training. 

COMMITMENTS 

In order that the objectives of this Agreement are achieved, the parties are 
committed to ensuring that: 

4.1 The measures contained in this Agreement lead to real gains in productivity. 

4.2 A broad approach to productivity is adopted incorporating (but not being 
limited to) both management and labour efficiency, quality, training, 

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2.5.2 To employees principally engaged in installing automatic fire protection systems; and / or 2.5.3 Employees of the employer employed full-time in the service and maintenance operations, and / or 2.5.4 Employees employed full-time as a project manager, an estimator or in drafting; 3. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this Agreement are to: 3.1 Increase the efficiency of the company by the effective utilisation of the skill and commitment of the company's employees; 3.2 Improve the living standard, job satisfaction and continuity of the company's employees by improving Industry standards; 3.3 Create a cooperative and productive Industrial Relations environment; 3.4 Provide workers with more varied, fulfilling and better paid jobs; 3.5 Promote the continued skill formation of workers; 3.6 Maintain a safe and health working environment, free from discrimination, harassment and all forms of bullying. 3.7 Establish effective communications between the Company, Union the Employees and their Consultative Committee to ensure that the workforce are kept fully informed and have an input into decision making that effects the work environment and the future employment of workers with the company. 3.8 Maintain and continue the integrity of trade training through apprenticeships contract of training. 4. COMMITMENTS In order that the objectives of this Agreement are achieved, the parties are committed to ensuring that: 4.1 The measures contained in this Agreement lead to real gains in productivity. 4.2 A broad approach to productivity is adopted incorporating (but not being limited to) both management and labour efficiency, quality, training, 5 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



maintaining high standards of occupational health and safety, improved 
working conditions, environmental concerns, quality of working life issues 
and equity issues. 

4.3 The measures provided for in this Agreement will be implemented through 
consultative mechanisms agreed to between the employees and the 
company. 

4.4 Productivity measures will not be implemented at the expense of health and 
safety standards and those standards will be improved. 

4.5 The dispute settlement procedures provided for in this agreement are 
rigorously applied and enforced. 

4.6 A free flow of information occurs between the company and employees 
concerning all aspects of the construction process. 

4.7 Statutory entitlements, quality of work and proper safety standards will 
underpin this agreement. 

4.8 Women in the Industry 

a) It is recognised that the Plumbing Contracting industry needs to employ 
more women and the parties shall discuss means to achieve this during 
the life of this Agreement. Measures will be implemented that will 
encourage and assist women to seek and maintain employment in the 
Plumbing Contracting Industry. 

4.9 Suicide Prevention 

The parties acknowledge that: 

(i) suicide prevention of employees in the construction industry is an 
important issue; 

(ii) Construction workers are more than twice as likely to suicide than other 
people in Australia; 

(iii) Construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than 
through a workplace accident; 

(iv) Apprentices in construction are two and a half times more likely to 
suicide than other young men their age; 

(v) Mental health on construction sites is now accepted as an industry safety 
concern; 

(vi) Employees can find it difficult to discuss feelings and emotions with 
colleagues at work, especially in the construction industry. 

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maintaining high standards of occupational health and safety, improved working conditions, environmental concerns, quality of working life issues and equity issues. 4.3 The measures provided for in this Agreement will be implemented through consultative mechanisms agreed to between the employees and the company. 4.4 Productivity measures will not be implemented at the expense of health and safety standards and those standards will be improved. 4.5 The dispute settlement procedures provided for in this agreement are rigorously applied and enforced. 4.6 A free flow of information occurs between the company and employees concerning all aspects of the construction process. 4.7 Statutory entitlements, quality of work and proper safety standards will underpin this agreement. 4.8 Women in the Industry a) It is recognised that the Plumbing Contracting industry needs to employ more women and the parties shall discuss means to achieve this during the life of this Agreement. Measures will be implemented that will encourage and assist women to seek and maintain employment in the Plumbing Contracting Industry. 4.9 Suicide Prevention The parties acknowledge that: (i) suicide prevention of employees in the construction industry is an important issue; (ii) Construction workers are more than twice as likely to suicide than other people in Australia; (iii) Construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than through a workplace accident; (iv) Apprentices in construction are two and a half times more likely to suicide than other young men their age; (v) Mental health on construction sites is now accepted as an industry safety concern; (vi) Employees can find it difficult to discuss feelings and emotions with colleagues at work, especially in the construction industry. 6 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



5. 

5.1 

5.2 

(vii) Accordingly, to try and reduce the chance of suicide by an employee, the 
Employer agrees to provide training to an appropriate number of 
employees in consideration of the size and nature of the workforce 
concerned, to recognise potentially suicidal behaviour and to give them 
the simple skills needed to intervene and to keep that employee safe 
until they can gain professional help. Such training is to be conducted via 
an agreed training package/methodology, or an agreed provider between 
the Parties, during normal working hours. 

(viii) Awareness training providers will be agreed through the Consultative 
Committee. 

LODGEMENT AND DATE OF OPERATION OF THE AGREEMENT 

This Agreement shall be lodged in accordance with the Fair Work Act 
2009. 

This Agreement shall remain in force until 30 September 2023. 

Variation of the Agreement 

5.3.1 Should the employer intend to make an application under the FW Act, 
seeking to vary the Agreement, the employer shall advise the union (in 
writing), of the proposed variation and the union shall be given an 
opportunity of meeting with the employees concerned about the 
variation. 

5.3.2 Such meeting shall take place prior to the employees being requested to 
vote (under Section 208 of the FW Act) on the proposed variation. 

Termination of the Agreement 

5.4.1 Should the employer intend to make an application under the FW Act, 
seeking to terminate the Agreement, the employer shall advise the union 
(in writing), of the proposed application to terminate the Agreement and 
the union shall be given an opportunity of meeting with the employees 
concerned about the proposed application for termination. 

5.4.2 Such meeting shall take place prior to the employees being requested to 
vote (under Section 219 of the FW Act) on the proposed termination. 

5.5 The obligations provided in Clause 3.3 and / 3.4, are conditional upon 
the representative of the union (however termed), complying with Part 3 
- 4 - Right of Entry under the FW Act. 

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(vii) Accordingly, to try and reduce the chance of suicide by an employee, the Employer agrees to provide training to an appropriate number of employees in consideration of the size and nature of the workforce concerned, to recognise potentially suicidal behaviour and to give them the simple skills needed to intervene and to keep that employee safe until they can gain professional help. Such training is to be conducted via an agreed training package/methodology, or an agreed provider between the Parties, during normal working hours. (viii) Awareness training providers will be agreed through the Consultative Committee. 5. LODGEMENT AND DATE OF OPERATION OF THE AGREEMENT 5.1 This Agreement shall be lodged in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009. 5.2 This Agreement shall remain in force until 30 September 2023. Variation of the Agreement 5.3.1 Should the employer intend to make an application under the FW Act, seeking to vary the Agreement, the employer shall advise the union (in writing), of the proposed variation and the union shall be given an opportunity of meeting with the employees concerned about the variation. 5.3.2 Such meeting shall take place prior to the employees being requested to vote (under Section 208 of the FW Act) on the proposed variation. Termination of the Agreement 5.4.1 Should the employer intend to make an application under the FW Act, seeking to terminate the Agreement, the employer shall advise the union (in writing), of the proposed application to terminate the Agreement and the union shall be given an opportunity of meeting with the employees concerned about the proposed application for termination. 5.4.2 Such meeting shall take place prior to the employees being requested to vote (under Section 219 of the FW Act) on the proposed termination. 5.5 The obligations provided in Clause 3.3 and / 3.4, are conditional upon the representative of the union (however termed), complying with Part 3 - 4 - Right of Entry under the FW Act. 7 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



6 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER INSTRUMENTS 

This agreement wholly replaces the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 
2010, with the exception to when its referenced. 

7 DEFINITIONS 

GEOGRAPHIC DEFINITIONS 

a) Sydney - means within the boundaries of Broken Bay to the North, 
Nepean River to the West, Wollondilly to the South West, and 

Waterfall to the South. 

b) ACT - Means the Australian Capital Territory and a 75km radius from the 
Canberra GPO 

c) Wollongong - means the City of Wollongong and City of Shellharbour 

d) Central Coast - means the City of Gosford and the Shire of Wyong 

e) Newcastle - means the City of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie 

f) NSW Country - means all other areas of the State of New South Wales not 
covered by the geographic areas set out in (a) to (e) above. 

OTHER DEFINITIONS 

In this agreement, unless the contrary intention appears: 

i. Act means the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) 

ii. adult apprentice means a person of 21 years of age or over at the time 
of entering into an indenture or trainee to a trade specified 

iii. agreement-based transitional instrument has the meaning in the Fair 
Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 
(Cth) 

iv. award-based transitional instrument has the meaning in the Fair Work 
(Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth) 

v. Code means the Building Code 2016 (Code for the Tendering and 
Performance of Building Work 2016), when and is in force from time to 
time. 

vi. construction work means all work performed under this agreement in 
connection with the erection, repair, renovation, maintenance, 
ornamentation or demolition of buildings or structures, including the 

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6 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER INSTRUMENTS This agreement wholly replaces the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010, with the exception to when its referenced. 7 DEFINITIONS GEOGRAPHIC DEFINITIONS a) Sydney - means within the boundaries of Broken Bay to the North, Nepean River to the West, Wollondilly to the South West, and Waterfall to the South. b) ACT - Means the Australian Capital Territory and a 75km radius from the Canberra GPO c) Wollongong - means the City of Wollongong and City of Shellharbour d) Central Coast - means the City of Gosford and the Shire of Wyong e) Newcastle - means the City of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie f) NSW Country - means all other areas of the State of New South Wales not covered by the geographic areas set out in (a) to (e) above. OTHER DEFINITIONS In this agreement, unless the contrary intention appears: i. Act means the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ii. adult apprentice means a person of 21 years of age or over at the time of entering into an indenture or trainee to a trade specified iii. agreement-based transitional instrument has the meaning in the Fair (Cth) Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 iv. award-based transitional instrument has the meaning in the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth) V. Code means the Building Code 2016 (Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016), when and is in force from time to time. vi. construction work means all work performed under this agreement in connection with the erection, repair, renovation, maintenance, ornamentation or demolition of buildings or structures, including the 8 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



prefabrication of work performed in plumbing workshops. For the 
purpose of this definition maintenance is confined to employees 
employed by employers in the building and construction industry. 

vii. contractor means any entity which contracts to provide plumbing. 

viii. continuous shift worker means an employee engaged to work in a 
system of consecutive shifts throughout the 24 hours of each of at least 
six consecutive days without interruption (except during breakdown or 
meal breaks or due to unavoidable causes beyond the control of the 
employer) and who is regularly rostered to work those shifts 

ix. employee means national system employee within the meaning of the 
Act 

x. employer means national system employer within the meaning of the 
Act 

xi. enterprise award-based instrument has the meaning in the Fair Work 
(Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth) 

xii. leading hand means an employee who is given by the employer, or their 
agent, the responsibility of directing and/or supervising the work of other 
employees, or in the case of only one employee, the specific 
responsibility of directing and/or supervising the work of that employee 

xiii. NES means the National Employment Standards as contained in 
sections 59 to 131 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) 

xiv. on-hire means the on-hire of an employee by their employer to a client, 
where such employee works under the general guidance and instruction 
of the client or a representative of the client 

xv. operator of explosive powered tools means an employee qualified in 
accordance with the laws and regulations of the State concerned to 
operate explosive powered tools 

xvi. plumber's labourer means an employee primarily engaged in assisting 
a plumber 

xvii. standard rate means the minimum wage for the Plumbing and 
mechanical services tradesperson in Appendix 1. 

Where this agreement refers to a condition of employment provided for in the 
NES, the NES definition applies. 

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prefabrication of work performed in plumbing workshops. For the purpose of this definition maintenance is confined to employees employed by employers in the building and construction industry. vii. contractor means any entity which contracts to provide plumbing. viii. continuous shift worker means an employee engaged to work in a system of consecutive shifts throughout the 24 hours of each of at least six consecutive days without interruption (except during breakdown or meal breaks or due to unavoidable causes beyond the control of the employer) and who is regularly rostered to work those shifts ix. employee means national system employee within the meaning of the Act X. employer means national system employer within the meaning of the Act xi. enterprise award-based instrument has the meaning in the Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth) xii. leading hand means an employee who is given by the employer, or their agent, the responsibility of directing and/or supervising the work of other employees, or in the case of only one employee, the specific responsibility of directing and/or supervising the work of that employee xiii. NES means the National Employment Standards as contained in sections 59 to 131 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) xiv on-hire means the on-hire of an employee by their employer to a client, where such employee works under the general guidance and instruction of the client or a representative of the client XV. operator of explosive powered tools means an employee qualified in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State concerned to operate explosive powered tools xvi. plumber's labourer means an employee primarily engaged in assisting a plumber xvii. standard rate means the minimum wage for the Plumbing and mechanical services tradesperson in Appendix 1. Where this agreement refers to a condition of employment provided for in the NES, the NES definition applies. 9 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



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8.1 

TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT 

Daily Employment 

a) Except as provided in 8.2, employment will be daily hire. Any 
Employee not specifically engaged as a casual employee will be 
deemed to be employed by daily hire. 

b) The following provisions will apply to daily hire employees: 

(i) One day's notice of termination of employment will be given by either 
party or one day's pay must be paid or forfeited; 

(ii) Notice given at or before the usual starting time of any ordinary 
working day will expire at the completion of that day's work; 

(iii) A tradesperson will be allowed one hour prior to termination to 
gather, clean, sharpen, pack and transport tools; and 

(iv) Nothing in this clause will affect the right of an employer to dismiss 
an employee without notice for misconduct or refusing duty. 

8.2 Casual Employment 

A casual Employee will be employed subject to each of the following terms: 

(i) A casual Employee will be engaged for a minimum period of 3 
consecutive hours on each occasion. 

(ii) A casual Employee for working ordinary time will be paid 125% of the 
hourly rate prescribed in Appendix's 1-3, and all relevant allowances, 
for each hour so worked. The penalty rate herein prescribed will be 
made in lieu of annual leave, public holidays, personal leave, rostered 
days off, paid leisure days, parental leave, redundancy, 
compassionate leave payments, top-up payments, severance 
payments and termination payments prescribed for other Employees 
in the Agreement. 

(iii) A casual Employee, other than an irregular casual Employee, who has 
been engaged by the Employer for a sequence of periods of 
employment under this Agreement during a period of six months, 
thereafter has the right to elect to have their contract of employment 
converted to full-time or part-time employment if the employment is to 
continue beyond the conversion process. 

(iv) The Employer must give the Employee notice in writing of the 
provisions of this clause within four weeks of the Employee having 
attained such period of six months. The Employee retains their right of 
election under this clause if the Employer fails to comply with this 
subclause. 

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(v) A casual Employee who does not within four weeks of receiving 
written notice elect to convert their contract of employment to full-time 
employment is deemed to have elected against any such conversion. 

(vi) A casual Employee who has a right to elect under clause 8.2(a)iii, on 
receiving notice under clause 8.2(a)v or after the expiry of the time for 
giving such notice, may give four weeks' notice in writing to the 
Employer that they seek to elect to convert their contract of 
employment to full-time, and within four weeks of receiving such 
notice the Employer must consent to or refuse the election but must 
not unreasonably so refuse. 

(vii) Following such Agreement being reached, the Employee converts to 
full-time employment. 

(viii) Once a casual Employee has elected to become and has been 
converted to a full-time Employee, the Employee may only revert to 
casual employment by written Agreement with the Employer. 

(ix) Where, in accordance with clause 8.2(a)vi an Employer refuses an 
election to convert, the reasons for doing so must be fully stated to 
and discussed with the Employee concerned and a genuine attempt 
made to reach Agreement. 

(x) For the purposes of this clause, an irregular casual Employee is one 
who has been engaged to perform work on an occasional or non­
systematic or irregular basis. 

(xi) An Employee must not be engaged and re-engaged to avoid any 
obligation under this Agreement. 

9 EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE DUTIES 

An employer may direct an employee to carry out such duties as are within 
the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training consistent with 
the classification structure of this Agreement. 

10 CONSULTATIVE MECHANISMS 

Any matter arising as a result of the introduction of this Agreement will be 
implemented by way of a Company Consultative Committee consisting of 
equal numbers of management and employee representatives. The 
consultative committee shall meet as required with additional meetings 
being convened at the request of either party. 

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(v) A casual Employee who does not within four weeks of receiving written notice elect to convert their contract of employment to full-time employment is deemed to have elected against any such conversion. (vi) A casual Employee who has a right to elect under clause 8.2(a)iii, on receiving notice under clause 8.2(a)v or after the expiry of the time for giving such notice, may give four weeks' notice in writing to the Employer that they seek to elect to convert their contract of employment to full-time, and within four weeks of receiving such notice the Employer must consent to or refuse the election but must not unreasonably so refuse. (vii) Following such Agreement being reached, the Employee converts to full-time employment. (viii) Once a casual Employee has elected to become and has been converted to a full-time Employee, the Employee may only revert to casual employment by written Agreement with the Employer. (ix) Where, in accordance with clause 8.2(a)vi an Employer refuses an election to convert, the reasons for doing so must be fully stated to and discussed with the Employee concerned and a genuine attempt made to reach Agreement. (x) For the purposes of this clause, an irregular casual Employee is one who has been engaged to perform work on an occasional or non- systematic or irregular basis. (xi) An Employee must not be engaged and re-engaged to avoid any obligation under this Agreement. 9 EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE DUTIES An employer may direct an employee to carry out such duties as are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training consistent with the classification structure of this Agreement. 10 CONSULTATIVE MECHANISMS Any matter arising as a result of the introduction of this Agreement will be implemented by way of a Company Consultative Committee consisting of equal numbers of management and employee representatives. The consultative committee shall meet as required with additional meetings being convened at the request of either party. 11 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



11. TRADE UNION RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION 

Clauses 11.1 and 11.2 of this Agreement outline the rights for 
Employee representatives and Union Delegates when assisting 
Employees. For clarity, each Employee has the right to determine 
whether they wish to be represented or not. 

Such representatives (or individual Employees) are entitled to the 
protections of Division 4 of Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act in relation to 
their involvement in lawful industrial activities. 

11.1 Union Delegate Rights 

Where an Employee has been elected as a Union Delegate, the 
Company will recognise the following rights: 

a) the right to be treated fairly and to perform their role without any 
discrimination in their employment; 

b) For the Union Delegate to represent an Employee where requested 
in relation to a grievance, dispute or a discussion with a member of 
the Union; 

c) the right to place information related to permitted matters on a 
notice board in a prominent location in the workplace except that 
the material must not breach freedom of association, privacy and 
other applicable laws; and 

d) the right to paid time to attend industrial tribunals and/or courts 
where they have been requested to do so by an Employee (which 
may include themselves) whom they represent in a particular 
dispute in their workplace; 

e) the right to paid time to assist and represent Employees who have 
requested them to represent them in respect of a dispute arising in 
their workplace; and 

f) the right to represent the interests of members in their workplace to 
the Union, the Company and industrial tribunals/courts; 

g) the right to formal recognition that the endorsed Union delegates 
will speak on behalf of the Union men,bers in the workplace; 

h) the right to paid time to attend Union endorsed training/forums 
which are directed to improving the skills and knowledge of the 
participant in the system of workplace relations. 

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11. TRADE UNION RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION Clauses 11.1 and 11.2 of this Agreement outline the rights for Employee representatives and Union Delegates when assisting Employees. For clarity, each Employee has the right to determine whether they wish to be represented or not. Such representatives (or individual Employees) are entitled to the protections of Division 4 of Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act in relation to their involvement in lawful industrial activities. 11.1 Union Delegate Rights Where an Employee has been elected as a Union Delegate, the Company will recognise the following rights: a) the right to be treated fairly and to perform their role without any discrimination in their employment; b) For the Union Delegate to represent an Employee where requested in relation to a grievance, dispute or a discussion with a member of the Union; c) the right to place information related to permitted matters on a notice board in a prominent location in the workplace except that the material must not breach freedom of association, privacy and other applicable laws; and d) the right to paid time to attend industrial tribunals and/or courts where they have been requested to do so by an Employee (which may include themselves) whom they represent in a particular dispute in their workplace; e) the right to paid time to assist and represent Employees who have requested them to represent them in respect of a dispute arising in their workplace; and f) the right to represent the interests of members in their workplace to the Union, the Company and industrial tribunals/courts; g) the right to formal recognition that the endorsed Union delegates will speak on behalf of the Union members in the workplace; h) the right to paid time to attend Union endorsed training/forums which are directed to improving the skills and knowledge of the participant in the system of workplace relations. 12 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



11.2 Employee Representative Rights 

a) Where an Employee has been elected as an Employee 
Representative, The Company will recognise the following rights: 

b) the right to be treated fairly and to perform their role without any 
discrimination in their employment; 

c) For the Employee Representative to represent an Employee where 
requested in relation to a grievance, dispute or a discussion; 

d) the right to place information related to permitted matters on a 
notice board in a prominent location in the workplace except that 
the material must not breach freedom of association, privacy and 
other applicable laws; and 

e) the right to paid time to attend industrial tribunals and/or courts 
where they have been requested to do so by an Employee (which 
may include themselves) whom they represent in a particular 
dispute in their workplace; 

f) the right to paid time to assist and represent Employees who have 
requested them to represent them in respect of a dispute arising in 
their workplace; and 

g) the right to represent the interests of employees who request their 
assistance in their workplace to The Company and industrial 
tribunals/courts. 

h) Prior to The Company making a decision to terminate or transfer a 
Union Delegate/Employee Representative, the Company shall 
notify the Union Delegate/Employee Representative two weeks in 
advance of such termination or transfer. Payment in lieu of notice 
may be made by agreement. 

i) The right and expectation of representation in relation to 
employment issues of Employees from genuine employee 
representatives and the Company must not interfere in the selection 
of employees' representatives. Further that Union members 
employed by the Company have the right to be represented by their 
Union in the consultation, disciplinary and dispute resolution 
arrangements in this Agreement. 

11.3 Training 

a) Sufficient notice (at least a week or less by agreement) of the time and 
nature of the training/seminar/forums shall be given to the Employer to 
enable agreement for employees to attend these courses, seminars or 
forums. 

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11.2 Employee Representative Rights a) Where an Employee has been elected as an Employee Representative, The Company will recognise the following rights: b) the right to be treated fairly and to perform their role without any discrimination in their employment; c) For the Employee Representative to represent an Employee where requested in relation to a grievance, dispute or a discussion; d) the right to place information related to permitted matters on a notice board in a prominent location in the workplace except that the material must not breach freedom of association, privacy and other applicable laws; and e) the right to paid time to attend industrial tribunals and/or courts where they have been requested to do so by an Employee (which may include themselves) whom they represent in a particular dispute in their workplace; f) the right to paid time to assist and represent Employees who have requested them to represent them in respect of a dispute arising in their workplace; and g) the right to represent the interests of employees who request their assistance in their workplace to The Company and industrial tribunals/courts. h) Prior to The Company making a decision to terminate or transfer a Union Delegate/Employee Representative, the Company shall notify the Union Delegate/Employee Representative two weeks in advance of such termination or transfer. Payment in lieu of notice may be made by agreement. The right and expectation of representation in relation to employment issues of Employees from genuine employee representatives and the Company must not interfere in the selection of employees' representatives. Further that Union members employed by the Company have the right to be represented by their Union in the consultation, disciplinary and dispute resolution arrangements in this Agreement. 11.3 Training a) Sufficient notice (at least a week or less by agreement) of the time and nature of the training/seminar/forums shall be given to the Employer to enable agreement for employees to attend these courses, seminars or forums. 13 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



b) Union delegate I Employee Representatives will be paid their normal rate 
including all applicable allowances while attending approved courses, 
seminars or forums. Additional training can be undertaken by agreement. 

12 PAYMENT OF WAGES 

12.1 Wages due will be paid by electronic funds transfer into the employee's 
nominated bank or other financial institution account. Wages will be paid 
weekly and (subject only to Public Holiday delays) be available no later than 
close of business on the Thursday following the end of the relevant pay 
period. Employees will receive their pay slips on a weekly basis as soon as 
practicable on or after pay-day. 

12.2 Particulars of details of payment to each employee will be provided in a 
statement issued to the employee at the time payment is made and will 
contain the following information as required by regulation or under The Fair 
Work Act 2009 (as amended): 

• employer's and employee's name 
• employer's Australian Business Number (if applicable) 
• pay period 
• date of payment 
• gross and net pay 
• the ordinary hourly rate 
• Balance of accrued RDO hours 
• Accrued sick leave 
• Accrued annual leave hours 
• Income protection payments 
• Redundancy contribution 
• the number of hours worked at that rate 
• the total dollar amount of pay at that rate 
• any loadings, allowances, bonuses, incentive-based payments, penalty 

rates or other paid entitlements that can be separated out from an 
employee's ordinary hourly rate 

• the pay rate that applied on the last day of employment 
• any deductions from the employee's pay, including: 

a. the amount and details of each deduction, 

b. the name, or name and number of the fund / account the deduction was 
paid into 

• any superannuation contributions paid for the employee's benefit, 
including: 

a. The amount of contributions made during the pay period (or the amount 
of contributions that need to be made), 

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b) Union delegate / Employee Representatives will be paid their normal rate including all applicable allowances while attending approved courses, seminars or forums. Additional training can be undertaken by agreement. 12 PAYMENT OF WAGES 12.1 Wages due will be paid by electronic funds transfer into the employee's nominated bank or other financial institution account. Wages will be paid weekly and (subject only to Public Holiday delays) be available no later than close of business on the Thursday following the end of the relevant pay period. Employees will receive their pay slips on a weekly basis as soon as practicable on or after pay-day. 12.2 Particulars of details of payment to each employee will be provided in a statement issued to the employee at the time payment is made and will contain the following information as required by regulation or under The Fair Work Act 2009 (as amended): · employer's and employee's name · employer's Australian Business Number (if applicable) · pay period · date of payment · gross and net pay · the ordinary hourly rate · Balance of accrued RDO hours · Accrued sick leave · Accrued annual leave hours · Income protection payments · Redundancy contribution · the number of hours worked at that rate · the total dollar amount of pay at that rate · any loadings, allowances, bonuses, incentive-based payments, penalty rates or other paid entitlements that can be separated out from an employee's ordinary hourly rate · the pay rate that applied on the last day of employment · any deductions from the employee's pay, including: a. the amount and details of each deduction, b. the name, or name and number of the fund / account the deduction was paid into · any superannuation contributions paid for the employee's benefit, including: a. The amount of contributions made during the pay period (or the amount of contributions that need to be made), 14 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



b. The name and / or number of the superannuation fund the contributions 
were made to. 

12.3 An employee whose service is terminated shall be paid the full amount of 
wages, redundancy and accrued payments due, at the next full pay period, 
providing all company assets have been returned and any outstanding 
debts settled. 

12.4 Time and Wages Records 

In accordance with statutory requirements, the Company shall keep or 
cause to be kept a time and wages record for each employee. The 
employer will provide access to these records to the employee if requested. 

12.5 Overpayment of wages 

a) The employee agrees to reimburse the company for any overpayment of 
wages proven to be made to the employee in error by the company. 

b) Upon two weeks advance written notice of an overpayment to the 
Employee, the Employee authorises the Company to deduct in agreed 
weekly amounts from any wages or any other entitlements payable, or 
owing to the Employee on termination, any overpayments made in error 
to the Employee by the Company. 

13. APPRENTICES 

13.1 Apprentices including hosted apprentices through a group scheme and 
alike, will be entitled to all terms and conditions of this agreement. Rates of 
pay and allowances will be in accordance with the charts contained at 
Appendix 2 for Indentured Apprentices, Appendix 3 for Trainee Apprentices 
or Appendix 4 for Adult Apprentices. 

13.2 In determining the wages to be paid to an apprentice, any credit applicable 
to the term of the apprenticeship will be counted as part of the term of 
apprenticeship already completed. 

13.3 Attending college/school. 

Apprentices will be paid all wages and allowances, including but not limited 
to travel and site allowance as specified by this Agreement for time spent 
attending college/school in the course of their apprenticeship. All time spent 
attending college/school in the course of the apprenticeship will count as 
time served for all purposes. 

Apprentices Attending Technical College On Rdo 

13.3a An apprentice working in an establishment under a particular work 
cycle in accordance with this Part who attends technical college on a 
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b. The name and / or number of the superannuation fund the contributions were made to. 12.3 An employee whose service is terminated shall be paid the full amount of wages, redundancy and accrued payments due, at the next full pay period, providing all company assets have been returned and any outstanding debts settled. 12.4 Time and Wages Records In accordance with statutory requirements, the Company shall keep or cause to be kept a time and wages record for each employee. The employer will provide access to these records to the employee if requested. 12.5 Overpayment of wages a) The employee agrees to reimburse the company for any overpayment of wages proven to be made to the employee in error by the company. b) Upon two weeks advance written notice of an overpayment to the Employee, the Employee authorises the Company to deduct in agreed weekly amounts from any wages or any other entitlements payable, or owing to the Employee on termination, any overpayments made in error to the Employee by the Company. 13. APPRENTICES 13.1 Apprentices including hosted apprentices through a group scheme and alike, will be entitled to all terms and conditions of this agreement. Rates of pay and allowances will be in accordance with the charts contained at Appendix 2 for Indentured Apprentices, Appendix 3 for Trainee Apprentices or Appendix 4 for Adult Apprentices. 13.2 In determining the wages to be paid to an apprentice, any credit applicable to the term of the apprenticeship will be counted as part of the term of apprenticeship already completed. 13.3 Attending college/school. Apprentices will be paid all wages and allowances, including but not limited to travel and site allowance as specified by this Agreement for time spent attending college/school in the course of their apprenticeship. All time spent attending college/school in the course of the apprenticeship will count as time served for all purposes. Apprentices Attending Technical College On Rdo 13.3a An apprentice working in an establishment under a particular work cycle in accordance with this Part who attends technical college on a rostered day off, shall be afforded another ordinary working day off as 15 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



substitution for the rostered day off. Any substituted day must be taken 
in the current or next succeeding work cycle. 

13.4 Except where it is inconsistent with this clause, the provisions of the 
Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler Award 2010 will apply to apprentices. 

13.5 Fees due by an apprentice for attending the Plumbing Trade Course shall 
be paid by the employer at the time such fees become due. Where an 
apprentice fails to complete a course of study or fails a particular subject 
any additional fees due in order to complete the course will be the 
responsibility of the apprentice. 

13.6 RDO's I Public Holidays 

In addition to the provisions otherwise provided in this agreement where 
Public Holiday or RDO falls on a day on which the apprentice is required to 
attend and does attend technical college or registered training 
organisation), the next working day shall be taken in lieu of the public 
holiday/ rostered day off unless an alternative day in that four-week cycle is 
agreed between the apprentice and the employer. 

13. 7 Any disputes arising out of the provisions of this clause shall be dealt with 
through the dispute settlement procedure. 

13.8 The provisions of this clause shall not apply to school based apprentices. 

13.9 An apprentice will not work under any system of payment by results. 

13.10 Overtime - Apprentices 

a) Except in an emergency, be required to work overtime or shift work at 
times which would prevent their attendance at technical school or a 
registered training organisation. 

b) When working overtime, the apprentice should be under the direction 
of a tradesperson. 

c) Be paid at the overtime, meals and other penalties rates that apply 
under this Agreement. 

13.11 Adult Apprentices 

a) Where a person was employed by an employer immediately prior to 
becoming an adult apprentice with that employer, such person will not 
suffer a reduction in the rate of pay by virtue of entering into a training 
agreement. 

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substitution for the rostered day off. Any substituted day must be taken in the current or next succeeding work cycle. 13.4 Except where it is inconsistent with this clause, the provisions of the Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler Award 2010 will apply to apprentices. 13.5 Fees due by an apprentice for attending the Plumbing Trade Course shall be paid by the employer at the time such fees become due. Where an apprentice fails to complete a course of study or fails a particular subject any additional fees due in order to complete the course will be the responsibility of the apprentice. 13.6 RDO's / Public Holidays In addition to the provisions otherwise provided in this agreement where Public Holiday or RDO falls on a day on which the apprentice is required to attend and does attend technical college or registered training organisation), the next working day shall be taken in lieu of the public holiday / rostered day off unless an alternative day in that four-week cycle is agreed between the apprentice and the employer. 13.7 Any disputes arising out of the provisions of this clause shall be dealt with through the dispute settlement procedure 13.8 The provisions of this clause shall not apply to school based apprentices. 13.9 An apprentice will not work under any system of payment by results. 13.10 Overtime - Apprentices a) Except in an emergency, be required to work overtime or shift work at times which would prevent their attendance at technical school or a registered training organisation. b) When working overtime, the apprentice should be under the direction of a tradesperson. c) Be paid at the overtime, meals and other penalties rates that apply under this Agreement. 13.11 Adult Apprentices a) Where a person was employed by an employer immediately prior to becoming an adult apprentice with that employer, such person will not suffer a reduction in the rate of pay by virtue of entering into a training agreement. 16 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



14. TRAVEL ALLOWANCE 

14.1 Employees will be entitled to a travel allowance in accordance with this 
clause to compensate for travel patterns and costs peculiar to the industry 
which include mobility/construction and related industries. 

14.2 Travel allowance will be in accordance with the charts contained at 
Appendix 1 for Tradespersons, Appendix 2 for Indentured Apprentices, 
Appendix 3 for Trainee apprentices or Appendix 4 for Adult Apprentices 

14.3 An employee will be paid travel on RDOs. 

a) The travelling time allowances are daily allowances where the 
employee is required to: 

(i) start or finish work at a job site; 

(ii) start or finish work at the usual times; and 

(iii) uses his/her own vehicle or uses public transport. 

b) Travel allowance 

Subject to clauses 15.3(a) employees will be paid a travel allowance in 
accordance with the figures shown in Appendix 2 for Trainee apprentices or 
Appendix 3 for indentured Apprentices. 

14.4 Transfer between job sites during working hours 

a) Employees transferred from one job site to another during ordinary 
working hours must be paid their ordinary rate of pay for the time 
occupied in travelling, and unless transported by the employer, will be 
reimbursed the reasonable cost of fares by the most convenient public 
transport between such job sites. 

b) Where the employer requests an employee to use their own vehicle to 
affect such a transfer, and the employee agrees to do so the employee 
will be paid an allowance at the rate of $0.74 per kilometre. 

14.5 Standard travelling time allowance 

The standard travelling time component is an amount based on travel within 
the boundaries of Broken Bay to the North, Nepean River to the West, 
Wollondilly to the South West, and Waterfall to the South. 

14.6 Mileage allowance for travel beyond defined radius 

a) An employee entitled to the additional travelling time allowance beyond 
the defined radius under clause 15.5 and who uses their own vehicle for 
such travel is to be paid an amount equivalent to $0.74 per kilometre as 

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14. TRAVEL ALLOWANCE 14.1 Employees will be entitled to a travel allowance in accordance with this clause to compensate for travel patterns and costs peculiar to the industry which include mobility/construction and related industries. 14.2 Travel allowance will be in accordance with the charts contained at Appendix 1 for Tradespersons, Appendix 2 for Indentured Apprentices, Appendix 3 for Trainee apprentices or Appendix 4 for Adult Apprentices 14.3 An employee will be paid travel on RDOs. a) The travelling time allowances are daily allowances where the employee is required to: (i) start or finish work at a job site; (ii) start or finish work at the usual times; and (iii) uses his/her own vehicle or uses public transport. b) Travel allowance Subject to clauses 15.3(a) employees will be paid a travel allowance in accordance with the figures shown in Appendix 2 for Trainee apprentices or Appendix 3 for indentured Apprentices. 14.4 Transfer between job sites during working hours a) Employees transferred from one job site to another during ordinary working hours must be paid their ordinary rate of pay for the time occupied in travelling, and unless transported by the employer, will be reimbursed the reasonable cost of fares by the most convenient public transport between such job sites. b) Where the employer requests an employee to use their own vehicle to affect such a transfer, and the employee agrees to do so the employee will be paid an allowance at the rate of $0.74 per kilometre. 14.5 Standard travelling time allowance The standard travelling time component is an amount based on travel within the boundaries of Broken Bay to the North, Nepean River to the West, Wollondilly to the South West, and Waterfall to the South. 14.6 Mileage allowance for travel beyond defined radius a) An employee entitled to the additional travelling time allowance beyond the defined radius under clause 15.5 and who uses their own vehicle for such travel is to be paid an amount equivalent to $0.74 per kilometre as 17 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



15. 

15.1 

reimbursement for the additional fuel costs incurred covering the 
combined distance from the defined radius to the job site and return to 
the defined radius. 

b) An employee who lives close to the boundaries of the defined radius and 
who is requested to travel beyond the defined radius can reach mutual 
agreement between the employer and employee for the excess travel 
allowance not to be paid on fair and reasonable grounds that the 
employee is not travelling further than what would be considered a 
normal day's travel to a job site within the defined radius. 

SITE ALLOWANCE 

Site allowance will be paid for all hours worked for in Sydney, ACT, 
Central Coast & Wollongong, Newcastle and NSW Country as per the 
tables below. This Includes Workshop Pre Fabrication, Apprentices 
attending Vocational Training, Employees Attending Training courses and 
any Training attended by the employee. 

15.1.1 Sydney and ACT 

Plumber Drainer Labourer 
4th 3rd 2"d 

Year Year Year 

1st April 
$3.60 $3.60 $3.60 $3.25 $2.50 $2.00 2019 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 2020 

pt April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 2021 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 2022 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 2023 

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Year 

$1.45 

$1.68 

$1.68 

$1.68 

$1.68 

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reimbursement for the additional fuel costs incurred covering the combined distance from the defined radius to the job site and return to the defined radius. b) An employee who lives close to the boundaries of the defined radius and who is requested to travel beyond the defined radius can reach mutual agreement between the employer and employee for the excess travel allowance not to be paid on fair and reasonable grounds that the employee is not travelling further than what would be considered a normal day's travel to a job site within the defined radius. 15. SITE ALLOWANCE 15.1 Site allowance will be paid for all hours worked for in Sydney, ACT, Central Coast & Wollongong, Newcastle and NSW Country as per the tables below. This Includes Workshop Pre Fabrication, Apprentices attending Vocational Training, Employees Attending Training courses and any Training attended by the employee. 15.1.1 Sydney and ACT Plumber Drainer Labourer 4th 3rd 2nd 1 st Year Year Year Year 1st April 2019 $3.60 $3.60 $3.60 $3.25 $2.50 $2.00 $1.45 1st April 2020 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 1st April 2021 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 1st April 2022 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3,79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 1st April 2023 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 18 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch - Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



15.1.2 Wollongong & Central Coast 

Plumber Drainer Labourer 
4th 3rd 2nd 

Year Year Year 

1st April 
$3.60 $3.60 $3.60 $3.25 $2.50 $2.00 

2019 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 

2020 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 

2021 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 

2022 

l't April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 

2023 

15.1.3 NSW Country Sites 

Plumber Drainer Labourer 
4th 3rd 2nd 

Year Year Year 

1st April 
$3.60 $3.60 $3.60 $3.25 $2.50 $2.00 

2019 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 

2020 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 

2021 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 

2022 

1st April 
$4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 

2023 

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Year 

$1.45 

$1.68 

$1.68 

$1.68 

$1.68 

}'t 

Year 

$1.45 

$1.68 

$1.68 

$1.68 

$1.68 

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15.1.2 Wollongong & Central Coast Plumber Drainer Labourer 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Year Year Year Year 1st April 2019 $3.60 $3.60 $3.60 $3.25 $2.50 $2.00 $1.45 1st April 2020 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 1st April 2021 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 1st April 2022 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 1st April 2023 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 15.1.3 NSW Country Sites Plumber Drainer Labourer 4th 3rd 2nd 1 st Year Year Year Year 1st April 201 $3.60 $3.60 $3.60 $3.25 $2.50 $2.00 $1.45 1st April 2020 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 1st April 2021 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 1st April 2022 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 1st April 2023 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $3.79 $2.90 $2.32 $1.68 19 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



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16.1 

OTHER ALLOWANCES 

Employee acting on welding certificate 

An employee who is requested by the employer to hold the relevant 
qualifications required by the various State Government bodies, or other 
relevant authorities for pressure oxy-acetylene or electric welding, either 
manual or machine welding, and is required by the employer to act on such 
qualifications, will be paid an 46 cents per hour for oxy-acetylene welding 
and 46 cents per hour for electric welding for every hour of employment 
whether or not the employee has in any hour performed work relevant to 
those qualifications held. 

16.2 Meals when working overtime 

An employee required to work overtime for at least 1.5 hours after working 
ordinary hours will be paid by their employer an amount of $12.47 to meet 
the cost of a meal, plus an additional $12.4 7 for each subsequent four 
hours worked. The employer may provide a meal or meals instead of 
paying any such allowance. 

16.3 Leading hand allowance: 

1-10 employees = $35 per week. 
1 0 + employees = $55 per week. 

16.4 Hot Work 

a) An employee who works in a place where the temperature has been 
raised by artificial means to between 46 and 54 degrees Celsius will be 
paid an additional $0.54 or part thereof; with an additional $0.67 or part 
thereof, where the temperature exceeds 54 degrees Celsius. 

b) Where such work continues for more than two hours, the employee will 
be entitled to 20 minutes' rest after every two hours work without loss of 
pay, not including the special rate provided for in clause 16.4(a). 

16.5 Cold Work 

a) An employee who works in a place where the temperature is lowered 
by artificial means to less than 0 degrees Celsius will be paid an 
additional $0.54 per hour. 

b) Where such work continues for more than two hours, the employee 
will-be entitled to 20 minutes' rest after every two hours work without 
loss of pay, not including the special rate provided for in clause 
16.5(a). 

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16 OTHER ALLOWANCES 16.1 Employee acting on welding certificate An employee who is requested by the employer to hold the relevant qualifications required by the various State Government bodies, or other relevant authorities for pressure oxy-acetylene or electric welding, either manual or machine welding, and is required by the employer to act on such qualifications, will be paid an 46 cents per hour for oxy-acetylene welding and 46 cents per hour for electric welding for every hour of employment whether or not the employee has in any hour performed work relevant to those qualifications held. 16.2 Meals when working overtime An employee required to work overtime for at least 1.5 hours after working ordinary hours will be paid by their employer an amount of $12.47 to meet the cost of a meal, plus an additional $12.47 for each subsequent four hours worked. The employer may provide a meal or meals instead of paying any such allowance. 16.3 Leading hand allowance: 1-10 employees = $35 per week. 10 + employees = $55 per week. 16.4 Hot Work a) An employee who works in a place where the temperature has been raised by artificial means to between 46 and 54 degrees Celsius will be paid an additional $0.54 or part thereof; with an additional $0.67 or part thereof, where the temperature exceeds 54 degrees Celsius. b) Where such work continues for more than two hours, the employee will be entitled to 20 minutes' rest after every two hours work without loss of pay, not including the special rate provided for in clause 16.4(a). 16.5 Cold Work a) An employee who works in a place where the temperature is lowered by artificial means to less than 0 degrees Celsius will be paid an additional $0.54 per hour. b) Where such work continues for more than two hours, the employee will-be entitled to 20 minutes' rest after every two hours work without loss of pay, not including the special rate provided for in clause 16.5(a) 20 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



17 LIVING AWAY FROM HOME- DISTANT WORK 

17 .1 Qua I ification 

An employee will be entitled to the provisions of this clause when employed 
on a job or construction work at such a distance from their usual place of 
residence that the employee cannot reasonably return to that place each 
night. 

17.2 Employee's address: 

At the time of engagement, the employee will provide, on the employer's 
request, details of their usual place of residence, being: 

(a) The address of the place of residence at the time of application; and 

(b) The address of a separately maintained residence, if applicable. 

(c) The employer will not exercise undue influence, for the purpose of 
avoiding its obligations under this Agreement, to persuade the 
employee to give a false address. No subsequent change of address 
will entitle an employee to the provisions of this clause unless the 
employer agrees. 

17.3 Entitlement 

Where an employee qualifies under 17.1 the employer will either: 

a) Provide the employee with reasonable board and lodging to a 
standard of no less than 3-star accommodation, with two meals daily, 
being breakfast and dinner, and an out of pocket allowance of 
$50.00 per day, or 

b) Pay an accommodation allowance of $150.00 per day, and an out of 
pocket allowance of $50.00 per day, but such allowances will not be 
counted as wages. The foregoing accommodation allowance will be 
increased if the employee can satisfy the employer that the 
employee reasonably incurred a greater outlay than that prescribed 
in clause 17.3 

17.4 Travelling expenses 

An employee who is sent by the employer or selected or engaged by an 
employer or agent of the employer to go to a job which qualifies them to the 
provision of this clause will not be entitled to any of the allowances 
prescribed by clause 15 - Travel, for the period occupied in travelling from 
their usual place of residence to the distant job, but in lieu thereof will be 
paid: 

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17 LIVING AWAY FROM HOME - DISTANT WORK 17.1 Qualification An employee will be entitled to the provisions of this clause when employed on a job or construction work at such a distance from their usual place of residence that the employee cannot reasonably return to that place each night. 17.2 Employee's address: At the time of engagement, the employee will provide, on the employer's request, details of their usual place of residence, being: (a) The address of the place of residence at the time of application; and (b) The address of a separately maintained residence, if applicable. (c) The employer will not exercise undue influence, for the purpose of avoiding its obligations under this Agreement, to persuade the employee to give a false address. No subsequent change of address will entitle an employee to the provisions of this clause unless the employer agrees. 17.3 Entitlement Where an employee qualifies under 17.1 the employer will either: a) Provide the employee with reasonable board and lodging to a standard of no less than 3-star accommodation, with two meals daily, being breakfast and dinner, and an out of pocket allowance of $50.00 per day, or b) Pay an accommodation allowance of $150.00 per day, and an out of pocket allowance of $50.00 per day, but such allowances will not be counted as wages. The foregoing accommodation allowance will be increased if the employee can satisfy the employer that the employee reasonably incurred a greater outlay than that prescribed in clause 17.3 17.4 Travelling expenses An employee who is sent by the employer or selected or engaged by an employer or agent of the employer to go to a job which qualifies them to the provision of this clause will not be entitled to any of the allowances prescribed by clause 15 - Travel, for the period occupied in travelling from their usual place of residence to the distant job, but in lieu thereof will be paid: 21 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



(a) Forward journey 

• For the time spent in so travelling, at ordinary rates up to a maximum 
of eight hours per day for each day of travel (to be calculated as the 
time taken by rail or the usual travelling facilities). 

• For the amount of a fare on the most common method of public 
transport to the job (bus; air; rail with sleeping berths if necessary), 
and any excess payment due to transporting their tools if such is 
incurred. 

• For any meals incurred while travelling at $10.97 per meal. The 
employer may deduct the cost of the forward journey fare from an 
employee who terminates or discontinues their employment within two 
weeks of commencing on the job and who does not forthwith return to 
their place of engagement. 

(b) Return journey 

• An employee will, for the return journey, receive the same time, fares, 
and meal payments as provided in 17.4(a) above, together with an 
amount of $17.24 to cover the cost of transport from the main public 
transport terminal to their usual place of residence. 

• The above return journey payments will not be paid if the employee 
terminates or discontinues their employment within two months of 
commencing on the job, or if the employee is dismissed for whatever 
reason within one working week of commencing on the job or is 
dismissed for misconduct. 

• Departure point- for the purposes of this clause, travelling time will be 
calculated as the time taken for the journey from the central or 
regional rail, bus or air terminal nearest the employee's usual place of 
residence to the locality of the work. 

17.5 Daily Travel Allowance 

An employee engaged on a job which qualifies them to the provisions of 
this clause and who are required to reside elsewhere than on the site (or 
adjacent to the site and supplied with transport) will be paid the travel 
allowance prescribed by clause 14 - Travel. 

17.6 Week-end return home 

An employee who works as required during the ordinary hours of work on 
the working day before and the working day after a weekend and who 
notifies the employer or their representative, no later than Tuesday of each 
week, of an intention to return to their usual place of residence at the 
weekend and who does return for the weekend, will be paid an allowance of 
$28.00 for each occasion. 

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(a) Forward journey · For the time spent in so travelling, at ordinary rates up to a maximum of eight hours per day for each day of travel (to be calculated as the time taken by rail or the usual travelling facilities). · For the amount of a fare on the most common method of public transport to the job (bus; air; rail with sleeping berths if necessary), and any excess payment due to transporting their tools if such is incurred. . For any meals incurred while travelling at $10.97 per meal. The employer may deduct the cost of the forward journey fare from an employee who terminates or discontinues their employment within two weeks of commencing on the job and who does not forthwith return to their place of engagement. (b) Return journey . An employee will, for the return journey, receive the same time, fares, and meal payments as provided in 17.4(a) above, together with an amount of $17.24 to cover the cost of transport from the main public transport terminal to their usual place of residence. The above return journey payments will not be paid if the employee terminates or discontinues their employment within two months of commencing on the job, or if the employee is dismissed for whatever reason within one working week of commencing on the job or is dismissed for misconduct. · Departure point- for the purposes of this clause, travelling time will be calculated as the time taken for the journey from the central or regional rail, bus or air terminal nearest the employee's usual place of residence to the locality of the work. 17.5 Daily Travel Allowance An employee engaged on a job which qualifies them to the provisions of this clause and who are required to reside elsewhere than on the site (or adjacent to the site and supplied with transport) will be paid the travel allowance prescribed by clause 14 - Travel. 17.6 Week-end return home An employee who works as required during the ordinary hours of work on the working day before and the working day after a weekend and who notifies the employer or their representative, no later than Tuesday of each week, of an intention to return to their usual place of residence at the weekend and who does return for the weekend, will be paid an allowance of $28.00 for each occasion. 22 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



17.7 Construction camps 

(a) Camp and caravan accommodation 

Where an employee is engaged on the construction of projects which 
are located in areas where reasonable board and lodging is not 
available or where the size of the workforce is in excess of the available 
accommodation or where continuous concrete pour requirements of the 
project or the working of shifts necessitate camp accommodation and 
where, because of these circumstances, it is necessary to house the 
employees in a camp or caravan accommodation the employer must 
reimburse all costs associated with the employee arranging and 
providing such camp or caravan accommodation. 

This clause will not apply where the employer provides appropriate camp or 
caravan accommodation. 

(b) Camping allowance 

An employee living in a construction camp or caravan accommodation 
where free messing is not provided will receive a camping allowance of 
$144.16 for every complete week the employee is available for work. If 
required to be in camp for less than a complete week the employee will 
be paid $20.67 per day including any Saturday or Sunday if the 
employee is in camp and available for work on the working day 
immediately preceding and succeeding each Saturday or Sunday. If an 
employee is absent without the employer's approval on any day, the 
allowance will not be payable for that day and if such unauthorised 
absence occurs on the working day immediately preceding or 
succeeding a Saturday or Sunday, the allowance will not be payable for 
the Saturday or Sunday. 

(c) Camp meal charges 

Where a charge is made for meals in a construction camp, such charge 
will be fixed by agreement between the parties. 

17.8 Rest and recreation 

(a) Rail or road travel 

(i) An employee, who proceeds to a job which qualifies for the provisions 
of this subclause, may, after two months continuous service and 
thereafter at three monthly periods of continuous service return to their 
usual place of residence at the weekend. If the employee does so, the 
employee will be paid the amount of a bus or return railway fare to the 
bus or railway station nearest their usual place of residence on the pay 
day which immediately follows the date on which the employee returns 

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17.7 Construction camps (a) Camp and caravan accommodation Where an employee is engaged on the construction of projects which are located in areas where reasonable board and lodging is not available or where the size of the workforce is in excess of the available accommodation or where continuous concrete pour requirements of the project or the working of shifts necessitate camp accommodation and where, because of these circumstances, it is necessary to house the employees in a camp or caravan accommodation the employer must reimburse all costs associated with the employee arranging and providing such camp or caravan accommodation. This clause will not apply where the employer provides appropriate camp or caravan accommodation. (b) Camping allowance An employee living in a construction camp or caravan accommodation where free messing is not provided will receive a camping allowance of $144.16 for every complete week the employee is available for work. If required to be in camp for less than a complete week the employee will be paid $20.67 per day including any Saturday or Sunday if the employee is in camp and available for work on the working day immediately preceding and succeeding each Saturday or Sunday. If an employee is absent without the employer's approval on any day, the allowance will not be payable for that day and if such unauthorised absence occurs on the working day immediately preceding or succeeding a Saturday or Sunday, the allowance will not be payable for the Saturday or Sunday. (c) Camp meal charges Where a charge is made for meals in a construction camp, such charge will be fixed by agreement between the parties. 17.8 Rest and recreation (a) Rail or road travel (i) An employee, who proceeds to a job which qualifies for the provisions of this subclause, may, after two months continuous service and thereafter at three monthly periods of continuous service return to their usual place of residence at the weekend. If the employee does so, the employee will be paid the amount of a bus or return railway fare to the bus or railway station nearest their usual place of residence on the pay day which immediately follows the date on which the employee returns 23 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



to the job; provided no delay not agreed to by the employer takes place 
in connection with the employee's commencement of work on the 
morning of the working day following the weekend. Provided, however, 
that if the work upon which the employee is engaged will terminate in 
the ordinary course within a further twenty-eight days after expiration of 
any such period of two or three months, the provisions of this subclause 
will not be applicable. 

(ii) The entitlement under 17 .8.(i) will be availed of as soon as reasonably 
practical after it becomes due and will lapse after a period of two 
months provided that the employee has been notified in writing by the 
employer in the week prior to such entitlement becoming due, of the 
date of entitlement and that such entitlement will lapse if not taken 
before the appropriate date two months later. (Proof of such written 
notice will lie with the employer). 

(b) Variable return home 

In special circumstances, and by agreement with the employer, the 
return to the usual place of residence entitlements may be granted 
earlier or taken later than the prescribed date of accrual without 
alteration to the employee's accrual- entitlements. 

(c) No payment for unused fares 

Payment of fares and leave without pay as provided for in this 
subclause will not be made unless availed of by the employee. 

(d) Flexible rostered day off 

If the employer and employee so agree in writing, the paid rostered day 
off as prescribed in clause 23 - Ordinary Hours of work, may be taken, 
and paid for, in conjunction with and additional to rest and recreation 
leave as prescribed in 17.8, or at the end of the project, or on 
termination whichever comes first. 

17.9 Termination 

An employee will be entitled to notice of termination in sufficient time to 
arrange suitable transport at termination or will be paid as if employed up to 
the end of the ordinary working day before transport is available. 

18 SUPERANNUATION 

18.1 The level of contributions paid on behalf of each employee will be in 
accordance with the table contained at Appendix I. 

18.2 Superannuation will be paid on all ordinary time earnings, Paid Leisure 
Days, Travel Allowance, Site Allowance, Leading Hands allowances, and all 

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to the job; provided no delay not agreed to by the employer takes place in connection with the employee's commencement of work on the morning of the working day following the weekend. Provided, however, that if the work upon which the employee is engaged will terminate in the ordinary course within a further twenty-eight days after expiration of any such period of two or three months, the provisions of this subclause will not be applicable. (ii) The entitlement under 17.8.(i) will be availed of as soon as reasonably practical after it becomes due and will lapse after a period of two months provided that the employee has been notified in writing by the employer in the week prior to such entitlement becoming due, of the date of entitlement and that such entitlement will lapse if not taken before the appropriate date two months later. (Proof of such written notice will lie with the employer). (b) Variable return home In special circumstances, and by agreement with the employer, the return to the usual place of residence entitlements may be granted earlier or taken later than the prescribed date of accrual without alteration to the employee's accrual- entitlements. (c) No payment for unused fares Payment of fares and leave without pay as provided for in this subclause will not be made unless availed of by the employee. (d) Flexible rostered day off If the employer and employee so agree in writing, the paid rostered day off as prescribed in clause 23 - Ordinary Hours of work, may be taken, and paid for, in conjunction with and additional to rest and recreation leave as prescribed in 17.8, or at the end of the project, or on termination whichever comes first. 17.9 Termination An employee will be entitled to notice of termination in sufficient time to arrange suitable transport at termination or will be paid as if employed up to the end of the ordinary working day before transport is available. 18 SUPERANNUATION 18.1 The level of contributions paid on behalf of each employee will be in accordance with the table contained at Appendix I. 18.2 Superannuation will be paid on all ordinary time earnings, Paid Leisure Days, Travel Allowance, Site Allowance, Leading Hands allowances, and all 24 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



allowances specifically covered by the Superannuation Guarantee Charge 
(SGC) 

18.3 The Employer shall be a participating employer in the Cbus Superannuation 
Scheme and all employees (including apprentices) shall be enrolled in Cbus 
and be entitled to superannuation benefits in accordance with the terms of 
Cbus Trust Deed where applicable (paid monthly). 

18.4 If at any time during the life of this Agreement the Superannuation 
Guarantee Charge (SGC) increases beyond 9.5%, then any increase will be 
applicable under this Agreement. Provided that at all times during the life of 
this Agreement the minimum SGC percentage will be 9.5%. 

18.5 Subject to the Trust Deed of the Fund of which an employee is a member, 
the following provisions will apply: 

(a) Paid Leave 

Contributions will continue whilst an employee is absent on paid annual 
leave, sick leave, long service leave, public holidays, jury service, 
bereavement leave, or other paid leave. 

(b) Unpaid Leave 

Contributions will not be required in respect of any period of absence 
from work without pay of one day or more. 

(c) Work related injury or illness 

In the event of an eligible employee's absence from work being due to 
a work related injury or work related illness, contributions at the normal 
rate will continue for the period of the absence provided that the 
employee is receiving worker's compensation payments or is receiving 
regular payments directly from the employer in accordance with 
statutory requirements or the provisions of this Agreement and the 
person remains an employee of the employer. 

18.6 The subject of superannuation is extensively dealt with by legislation 
including the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992, the 
Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and the Superannuation 
(Resolution of Complaints) Act 1993. This legislation, as varied from time to 
time, governs the superannuation rights and obligations of the parties except 
as provided for under this Agreement. The contribution rates provided for in 
Clause 18.2 and 18.4 above do not limit an enterprise's liability under the 
SGC. 

18.7 All Superannuation contributions under this Agreement will be paid monthly 
as required by the Cbus Trust Deed where applicable. 

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allowances specifically covered by the Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) 18.3 The Employer shall be a participating employer in the Cbus Superannuation Scheme and all employees (including apprentices) shall be enrolled in Cbus and be entitled to superannuation benefits in accordance with the terms of Cbus Trust Deed where applicable (paid monthly). 18.4 If at any time during the life of this Agreement the Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) increases beyond 9.5%, then any increase will be applicable under this Agreement. Provided that at all times during the life of this Agreement the minimum SGC percentage will be 9.5%. 18.5 Subject to the Trust Deed of the Fund of which an employee is a member, the following provisions will apply: (a) Paid Leave Contributions will continue whilst an employee is absent on paid annual leave, sick leave, long service leave, public holidays, jury service, bereavement leave, or other paid leave. (b) Unpaid Leave Contributions will not be required in respect of any period of absence from work without pay of one day or more. (c) Work related injury or illness In the event of an eligible employee's absence from work being due to a work related injury or work related illness, contributions at the normal rate will continue for the period of the absence provided that the employee is receiving worker's compensation payments or is receiving regular payments directly from the employer in accordance with statutory requirements or the provisions of this Agreement and the person remains an employee of the employer. 18.6 The subject of superannuation is extensively dealt with by legislation including the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992, the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and the Superannuation (Resolution of Complaints) Act 1993. This legislation, as varied from time to time, governs the superannuation rights and obligations of the parties except as provided for under this Agreement. The contribution rates provided for in Clause 18.2 and 18.4 above do not limit an enterprise's liability under the SGC. 18.7 All Superannuation contributions under this Agreement will be paid monthly as required by the Cbus Trust Deed where applicable. 25 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



19 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT 

19.1 Notice of termination is provided for in the NES. The notice provisions of the 
NES do not apply to a daily hire employee working in the building and 
construction industry. 

19.2 Notice of termination by an employee 

The notice of termination required to be given by an employee is the same 
as that required of an employer, except that there is no requirement on the 
employee to give additional notice based on the age of the employee 
concerned. If an employee fails to give the required notice the employer may 
withhold from any monies due to the employee on termination under this 
award or the NES, an amount not exceeding the amount the employee 
would have been paid under this award in respect of the period of notice 
required by this clause less any period of notice actually given by the 
employee. 

20. INDUSTRY SPECIFIC REDUNDANCY SCHEME 

20.1 The employer will participate in the ACIRT Redundancy Scheme or other 
equivalent Redundancy Scheme/Fund as agreed between the employer and 
employees and make contributions to the Scheme in accordance with this 
clause for each employee and ACIRT deed. Contributions will continue whilst 
an employee is absent on paid annual leave, sick leave, long service leave, 
public holidays, jury service, bereavement leave, workers compensation up 
to 26 weeks as per Acirt deed, or other paid leave. 

20.2 Definition 

For the purposes of this clause, redundancy means a situation where an 
employee ceases to be employed by an employer other than for reasons of 
misconduct or refusal of duty. Redundant has a corresponding meaning 

20.3 Redundancy pay 

A redundant employee will receive redundancy/severance payments in 
respect of all continuous service with the employer, calculated as follows: 

Period of continuous service 
Redundancy/Severance Pay 

with an employer 

2.4 weeks' pay plus, for all service 
1 year or more but less than 2 in excess of 1 year, 1. 75 hours pay 

Years per completed week of service up 
to a maximum of 4.8 weeks' pay 

2 years or more but less than 3 4.8 weeks' pay plus, for all service 

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19 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT 19.1 Notice of termination is provided for in the NES. The notice provisions of the NES do not apply to a daily hire employee working in the building and construction industry. 19.2 Notice of termination by an employee The notice of termination required to be given by an employee is the same as that required of an employer, except that there is no requirement on the employee to give additional notice based on the age of the employee concerned. If an employee fails to give the required notice the employer may withhold from any monies due to the employee on termination under this award or the NES, an amount not exceeding the amount the employee would have been paid under this award in respect of the period of notice required by this clause less any period of notice actually given by the employee. 20. INDUSTRY SPECIFIC REDUNDANCY SCHEME 20.1 The employer will participate in the ACIRT Redundancy Scheme or other equivalent Redundancy Scheme/Fund as agreed between the employer and employees and make contributions to the Scheme in accordance with this clause for each employee and ACIRT deed. Contributions will continue whilst an employee is absent on paid annual leave, sick leave, long service leave, public holidays, jury service, bereavement leave, workers compensation up to 26 weeks as per Acirt deed, or other paid leave. 20.2 Definition For the purposes of this clause, redundancy means a situation where an employee ceases to be employed by an employer other than for reasons of misconduct or refusal of duty. Redundant has a corresponding meaning 20.3 Redundancy pay A redundant employee will receive redundancy/severance payments in respect of all continuous service with the employer, calculated as follows: Period of continuous service with an employer Redundancy/Severance Pay 2.4 weeks' pay plus, for all service 1 year or more but less than 2 in excess of 1 year, 1.75 hours pay Years per completed week of service up to a maximum of 4.8 weeks' pay 2 years or more but less than 3 4.8 weeks' pay plus, for all service 26 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



Years in excess of 2 years, 1.6 hours pay 
per completed week of service up 

to a maximum of 7 weeks' pay 

7 weeks' pay plus, for all service in 
3 years or more but less than 4 excess of 3 years, 0. 73 hours pay 

Years per completed week of service up 
to a maximum of 8 weeks' pay 

4 years or more 8 weeks' pay 

(a) Provided that an employee employed for less than 12 months will be 
entitled to a redundancy/severance payment of 1.75 hours per week of 
service if, and only if, redundancy is occasioned otherwise than by the 
employee. 

(b) Week's pay means the ordinary time rate of pay at the time of 
termination for the employee concerned. 

(c) If an employee dies with a period of eligible service which would have 
entitled that employee to redundancy pay, such redundancy pay 
entitlement will be paid to the estate of the employee. 

(d) Any period of service as a casual will not entitle an employee to accrue 
service in accordance with this clause for that period. 

(e) Service as an apprentice will entitle an employee to accumulate credits 
towards the payment of a redundancy benefit in accordance with this 
clause if the employee completes an apprenticeship and remains in 
employment with that employer for a further 12 months. 

(f) Contributions paid by the employer under this clause will be paid in 
accordance with the requirements of the Scheme's trust deed. 

(g) Upon termination the employee will, depending on the Scheme's trust 
deed, be paid directly by the Scheme. 

(h) For the purpose of meeting its obligations under this clause the employer 
will make the contributions set out in clause 20 above on a monthly 
basis in respect of each employee covered by this Agreement to the 
Scheme. 

(i) Where an employee is entitled to a payment by the Scheme under 
clause 20 and an entitlement under the provisions of this clause would 
be greater than the employee will receive the difference between the 
amount due under clause 20 and the amount due under this clause, but 
not both. 

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Years in excess of 2 years, 1.6 hours pay per completed week of service up to a maximum of 7 weeks' pay 7 weeks' pay plus, for all service in 3 years or more but less than 4 excess of 3 years, 0.73 hours pay Years per completed week of service up to a maximum of 8 weeks' pay 4 years or more 8 weeks' pay (a) Provided that an employee employed for less than 12 months will be entitled to a redundancy/severance payment of 1.75 hours per week of service if, and only if, redundancy is occasioned otherwise than by the employee. (b) Week's pay means the ordinary time rate of pay at the time of termination for the employee concerned. (c) If an employee dies with a period of eligible service which would have entitled that employee to redundancy pay, such redundancy pay entitlement will be paid to the estate of the employee. (d) Any period of service as a casual will not entitle an employee to accrue service in accordance with this clause for that period. (e) Service as an apprentice will entitle an employee to accumulate credits towards the payment of a redundancy benefit in accordance with this clause if the employee completes an apprenticeship and remains in employment with that employer for a further 12 months. (f) Contributions paid by the employer under this clause will be paid in accordance with the requirements of the Scheme's trust deed. (g) Upon termination the employee will, depending on the Scheme's trust deed, be paid directly by the Scheme. (h) For the purpose of meeting its obligations under this clause the employer will make the contributions set out in clause 20 above on a monthly basis in respect of each employee covered by this Agreement to the Scheme. (i) Where an employee is entitled to a payment by the Scheme under clause 20 and an entitlement under the provisions of this clause would be greater than the employee will receive the difference between the amount due under clause 20 and the amount due under this clause, but not both. 27 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



20.4 Redundancy pay schemes 

(a) Where an employer terminates the employment of an employee and the 
employer incurs a redundancy pay obligation to the employee under this 
clause, some or all of the benefit the employee receives from a 
redundancy pay fund may be set off against the employer's redundancy 
pay obligation under this clause, subject to the following conditions. 

(b) If the employee receives a benefit from the redundancy pay fund, the 
employer may set off any proportion of the benefit which is attributable to 
the employer's contribution to the fund against its redundancy pay 
obligation under this clause. If the proportion so calculated is equal to or 
greater than the employer's redundancy pay obligation under this clause 
the obligation will be fully satisfied. 

(c) If the employee does not receive a benefit from the redundancy pay 
scheme, contributions made by an employer on behalf of an employee to 
the scheme will, to the extent of those contributions, be set off against 
the liability of the employer under this clause and payments to the 
employee will be made in accordance with the rules of the redundancy 
pay scheme fund or any agreement relating thereto. If the contribution is 
equal to or greater than the employer's redundancy pay obligation under 
this clause the obligation will be fully satisfied. 

The redundancy pay scheme must be an Approved Worker Entitlement Fund 
under the Fringe Benefits Tax Regulations 1992. 

20.5 Employee leaving during notice period 

An employee whose employment is to be terminated in accordance with 
this clause may terminate their employment during the period of notice and 
if this occurs, will be entitled to the provisions of this clause as if the 
employee remains with the employer until expiry of such notice. Provided 
that in such circumstances, the employee will not be entitled to payment 
instead of notice. 

20.6 Transfer of business 

Where a business is, before or after the date of this award, transferred from 
an employer (in this subclause called the old employer) to another 
employer (in this subclause called the new employer) and an employee 
who at the time of such transfer was an employee of the old employer in 
that business becomes an employee of the new employer: 

(a) The continuity of the employment of the employee will be deemed not 
to have been broken by reason of such transfer; and 

(b) The period of employment which the employee has had with the old 
employer or any prior old employer will be deemed to be service of the 
employee with the new employer. 

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20.4 Redundancy pay schemes (a) Where an employer terminates the employment of an employee and the employer incurs a redundancy pay obligation to the employee under this clause, some or all of the benefit the employee receives from a redundancy pay fund may be set off against the employer's redundancy pay obligation under this clause, subject to the following conditions. (b) If the employee receives a benefit from the redundancy pay fund, the employer may set off any proportion of the benefit which is attributable to the employer's contribution to the fund against its redundancy pay obligation under this clause. If the proportion so calculated is equal to or greater than the employer's redundancy pay obligation under this clause the obligation will be fully satisfied. (c) If the employee does not receive a benefit from the redundancy pay scheme, contributions made by an employer on behalf of an employee to the scheme will, to the extent of those contributions, be set off against the liability of the employer under this clause and payments to the employee will be made in accordance with the rules of the redundancy pay scheme fund or any agreement relating thereto. If the contribution is equal to or greater than the employer's redundancy pay obligation under this clause the obligation will be fully satisfied. The redundancy pay scheme must be an Approved Worker Entitlement Fund under the Fringe Benefits Tax Regulations 1992. 20.5 Employee leaving during notice period An employee whose employment is to be terminated in accordance with this clause may terminate their employment during the period of notice and if this occurs, will be entitled to the provisions of this clause as if the employee remains with the employer until expiry of such notice. Provided that in such circumstances, the employee will not be entitled to payment instead of notice. 20.6 Transfer of business Where a business is, before or after the date of this award, transferred from an employer (in this subclause called the old employer) to another employer (in this subclause called the new employer) and an employee who at the time of such transfer was an employee of the old employer in that business becomes an employee of the new employer: (a) The continuity of the employment of the employee will be deemed not to have been broken by reason of such transfer; and (b) The period of employment which the employee has had with the old employer or any prior old employer will be deemed to be service of the employee with the new employer. 28 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



In this subclause, business includes trade, process, business or occupation 
and includes part of any such business and transfer includes transfer, 
conveyance, assignment or succession whether by agreement or by 
operation of law. Transferred has a corresponding meaning. 

21. STATUTORY MATTERS COVERED BY ST ATE LEGISLATION 

22. 

The following NSW & ACT State Acts and the regulations, as amended, 
where relevant and provided they are not in conflict with the requirements of 
the Fair Work Act 2009, as amended, will set the minimum terms insofar as 
they relate to matters that are under the provisions of the relevant Act and 
pertain to the Company and employees bound by this Agreement: 

• Long Service leave Act 1955; 
• Long service leave (portable schemes) Act 2009 
• Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act 1986; 
• Workplace Injury Management and Compensation Act 1998; and 
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011. 

Where an employee is eligible, the employer will register an employee with 
the Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Corporation 
within 4 weeks of commencement of his/her employment. 

If at any time during the life of the agreement any new legislation is enacted 
it will be deemed to cover this agreement. 

TOP-UP WORKERS COMPENSATION / 24 HOUR ACCIDENT AND 
SICKNESS INSURANCE 

The Employer recognises the importance of providing income security for 
employees and their families in the event of unforeseen circumstances 
occurring. In this regard the Company will, as part of this Agreement take 
out a Top Up, 24 hr. accident and sickness insurance with Marsh Pty Ltd 
for all employees other than casuals. This policy will contain provisions that 
allow approved benefits to be paid within 14 days resulting from an 
accident or sickness, and within 30 days resulting from an amateur sporting 
injury. The maximum cost to the Company will not exceed $15.00 per week. 

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In this subclause, business includes trade, process, business or occupation and includes part of any such business and transfer includes transfer, conveyance, assignment or succession whether by agreement or by operation of law. Transferred has a corresponding meaning. 21. STATUTORY MATTERS COVERED BY STATE LEGISLATION The following NSW & ACT State Acts and the regulations, as amended, where relevant and provided they are not in conflict with the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009, as amended, will set the minimum terms insofar as they relate to matters that are under the provisions of the relevant Act and pertain to the Company and employees bound by this Agreement: · Long Service leave Act 1955; · Long service leave (portable schemes) Act 2009 . Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act 1986; · Workplace Injury Management and Compensation Act 1998; and · Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Where an employee is eligible, the employer will register an employee with the Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Corporation within 4 weeks of commencement of his/her employment. If at any time during the life of the agreement any new legislation is enacted it will be deemed to cover this agreement. 22. TOP-UP WORKERS COMPENSATION / 24 HOUR ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE The Employer recognises the importance of providing income security for employees and their families in the event of unforeseen circumstances occurring. In this regard the Company will, as part of this Agreement take out a Top Up, 24 hr. accident and sickness insurance with Marsh Pty Ltd for all employees other than casuals. This policy will contain provisions that allow approved benefits to be paid within 14 days resulting from an accident or sickness, and within 30 days resulting from an amateur sporting injury. The maximum cost to the Company will not exceed $15.00 per week. 29 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



23. 

23.1 

ORDINARY HOURS OF WORK 

Except as provided elsewhere in this agreement, the average ordinary 
working hours will be 36 per week worked in accordance with the following 
provisions for a four-week work cycle: 

This time will accrue as follows: 

0.8 hours (48 minutes) accrued per day worked or per day of paid leave 
taken; 

23.2 Rostered Days Off 

a) The ordinary working hours shall be worked in a 10 day/ 2 week 
cycle, Monday to Friday inclusive with eight hours worked for each 
nine [9] days, and with 0.8 of an hour on each of those days accruing 
toward the tenth day, which shall be taken as a paid day off. The 
tenth day shall be known as the Rostered Day Off or 'RDO'. 

b) In 2020, accrued RDO time may be used for a paid Saturday up to 
7.2 hours during Designated Long weekends. Thereafter, in 2021, 
2022, 2023 and ongoing Saturdays during Designated Long 
weekends will be unpaid unless Employees wish to utilise additional 
accrued RDO time. 

c) Subject to Clause 27.7, RDOs not attached to a Designated Long 
Weekend are paid at the ordinary time rate paid to Employees at the 
time of taking the RDO, and on all RDOs payment shall include the 
daily 'Fares & Travelling Allowance', and any applicable allowances 
as prescribed by this Agreement. 

d) For clarity, 26 RDOs shall be accrued by an Employee in each 
twelve months continuous service. 

e) Each day of paid leave taken and any public holiday occurring during 
any cycle of two weeks will be a day worked for accrual purposes. 

f) Upon commencement of employment, Employees who have not 
worked a complete ten day/two week cycle, shall receive pro-rata 
accrual entitlements for the first RDO or group of RDOs falling after 
their commencement of employment. Thereafter, for the duration of 
employment with that employer, RDOs will be paid in full as they 
occur. 

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23. ORDINARY HOURS OF WORK 23.1 Except as provided elsewhere in this agreement, the average ordinary working hours will be 36 per week worked in accordance with the following provisions for a four-week work cycle: This time will accrue as follows: 0.8 hours (48 minutes) accrued per day worked or per day of paid leave taken; 23.2 Rostered Days Off a) The ordinary working hours shall be worked in a 10 day/ 2 week cycle, Monday to Friday inclusive with eight hours worked for each nine [9] days, and with 0.8 of an hour on each of those days accruing toward the tenth day, which shall be taken as a paid day off. The tenth day shall be known as the Rostered Day Off or 'RDO'. b) In 2020, accrued RDO time may be used for a paid Saturday up to 7.2 hours during Designated Long weekends. Thereafter, in 2021, 2022, 2023 and ongoing Saturdays during Designated Long weekends will be unpaid unless Employees wish to utilise additional accrued RDO time. c) Subject to Clause 27.7, RDOs not attached to a Designated Long Weekend are paid at the ordinary time rate paid to Employees at the time of taking the RDO, and on all RDOs payment shall include the daily 'Fares & Travelling Allowance', and any applicable allowances as prescribed by this Agreement. d) For clarity, 26 RDOs shall be accrued by an Employee in each twelve months continuous service. ) Each day of paid leave taken and any public holiday occurring during any cycle of two weeks will be a day worked for accrual purposes. f) Upon commencement of employment, Employees who have not worked a complete ten day/two week cycle, shall receive pro-rata accrual entitlements for the first RDO or group of RDOs falling after their commencement of employment. Thereafter, for the duration of employment with that employer, RDOs will be paid in full as they occur. 30 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



23.3 RDO Schedule, Public Holidays, Designated Long Weekends and 
Christmas Annual Leave 

a) The agreed RDO calendar for the Employer (unless otherwise varied 
in accordance with this Agreement) is in Appendix 5 and reflects the 
agreed scheduling of Designated Long Weekends, Rostered Days 
Off and Christmas/Easter Annual Leave shutdown for 2019, 2020, 
2021, 2022 and 2023. 

b) On the last day of work prior to a Designated Long Weekend, as far 
as practical, work shall cease by 3.30pm. 

23.4 Work on Designated Long Weekends 

a) Until 30 November 2020, the Company and its Employees may 
agree, where there is a need for genuine operational reasons, work 
may be carried out on Designated Long Weekends if the Company 
first consults with and agrees about the need to carry out work with 
the majority of the Employees. As far as practical given operational 
requirements, the Company will give employees at least 7 days' 
written notice of any such need for work to occur so as to ensure 
appropriate consultation. Such requirements must be based on 
genuine circumstances. If 7 days' notice is not provided by the 
Employer then the affected Employees, in addition to accrued 
entitlements, shall be paid double time and a half and shall bank an 
additional RDO over and above the time accrued. 

b) In relation to Scheduled RDOs not attached to a Designated Long 
Weekend, these may be worked with the Agreement of an employee. 

c) An Employee may refuse to work on a scheduled RDO (or any 
substituted day) if the requirement to do so is plainly unreasonable 
having regard to: 

(i) the hours of work that will be worked by that Employee in the 
week of the scheduled RDO; 

(ii) the number of scheduled RDOs worked by the Employee within 
the previous six weeks; 

(iii) the Employee's family responsibilities; and 

(iv) any other special circumstances peculiar to the Employee. 

d) In addition to accrued entitlement such work that is on any scheduled 
RDO that is not attached to a Designated Long weekend shall be 
paid for at ordinary time rates of pay including the daily Travel 
Allowance and any applicable allowances as prescribed by this 
Agreement. 

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23.3 RDO Schedule, Public Holidays, Designated Long Weekends and Christmas Annual Leave The agreed RDO calendar for the Employer (unless otherwise varied in accordance with this Agreement) is in Appendix 5 and reflects the agreed scheduling of Designated Long Weekends, Rostered Days Off and Christmas/Easter Annual Leave shutdown for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. b) On the last day of work prior to a Designated Long Weekend, as far as practical, work shall cease by 3.30pm. 23.4 Work on Designated Long Weekends a) Until 30 November 2020, the Company and its Employees may agree, where there is a need for genuine operational reasons, work may be carried out on Designated Long Weekends if the Company first consults with and agrees about the need to carry out work with the majority of the Employees. As far as practical given operational requirements, the Company will give employees at least 7 days' written notice of any such need for work to occur so as to ensure appropriate consultation. Such requirements must be based on genuine circumstances. If 7 days' notice is not provided by the Employer then the affected Employees, in addition to accrued entitlements, shall be paid double time and a half and shall bank an additional RDO over and above the time accrued. b) In relation to Scheduled RDOs not attached to a Designated Long Weekend, these may be worked with the Agreement of an employee. c) An Employee may refuse to work on a scheduled RDO (or any substituted day) if the requirement to do so is plainly unreasonable having regard to: (i) the hours of work that will be worked by that Employee in the week of the scheduled RDO; (ii) the number of scheduled RDOs worked by the Employee within the previous six weeks; (iii) the Employee's family responsibilities; and (iv) any other special circumstances peculiar to the Employee. d) In addition to accrued entitlement such work that is on any scheduled RDO that is not attached to a Designated Long weekend shall be paid for at ordinary time rates of pay including the daily Travel Allowance and any applicable allowances as prescribed by this Agreement. 31 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



e) On Designated Long Weekends, in addition to accrued entitlements, 
such work shall be paid for at double time and a half, including the 
daily 'Fares & Travelling Allowance' and any applicable allowances 
as prescribed by this Agreement and the Employee shall bank an 
additional RDO over and above the time accrued. 

23.5 Work on Scheduled RDOs and Designated Long Weekends 

a) From 1 December 2020, the Company and its Employees may 
agree, where there is a need for genuine operational reasons, work 
may be carried out on Scheduled RDO/Designated Long Weekends 
if the Company first consults with and agrees about the need to carry 
out work with the majority of the Employees. As far as practical given 
operational requirements, the Company will give employees at least 
7 days' written notice of any such need for work to occur so as to 
ensure appropriate consultation. Such requirements must be based 
on genuine circumstances. If 7 days' notice is not provided by the 
Employer then the affected Employees, in addition to accrued 
entitlements, shall be paid double time and a half and shall bank an 
additional RDO over and above the time accrued. 

b) An Employee may refuse to work on a scheduled RDO (or any 
substituted day) if the requirement to do so is plainly unreasonable 
having regard to: 

(i) the hours of work that will be worked by that Employee in the 
week of the scheduled RDO; 

(ii) the number of scheduled RDOs worked by the Employee within 
the previous six weeks; 

(iii) the Employee's family responsibilities; and 

(iv) any other special circumstances peculiar to the Employee. 

c) Except on Designated Long Weekends, in addition to accrued 
entitlements, such work on any scheduled RDO that is not attached 
to a Designated Long weekend and where notice is given in 
accordance with clause 23.5 a shall be paid for at ordinary time rates 
of pay, including the daily 'Fares & Travelling Allowance' and any 
applicable allowances as prescribed by this Agreement. 

d) On Designated Long Weekends, in addition to accrued entitlements 
such work shall be paid for at double time and a half, including the 
daily 'Fares & Travelling Allowance' and any applicable allowances 
as prescribed by this Agreement and the Employee shall bank an 
additional RDO over and above the time accrued. 

e) From 1 December 2020, all Employees who work on the Scheduled 
RDO will be granted an alternative RDO to another day falling within 
six weeks of the originally scheduled day provided that the re-

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e) On Designated Long Weekends, in addition to accrued entitlements, such work shall be paid for at double time and a half, including the daily 'Fares & Travelling Allowance' and any applicable allowances as prescribed by this Agreement and the Employee shall bank an additional RDO over and above the time accrued. 23.5 Work on Scheduled RDOs and Designated Long Weekends a) From 1 December 2020, the Company and its Employees may agree, where there is a need for genuine operational reasons, work may be carried out on Scheduled RDO/Designated Long Weekends if the Company first consults with and agrees about the need to carry out work with the majority of the Employees. As far as practical given operational requirements, the Company will give employees at least 7 days' written notice of any such need for work to occur so as to ensure appropriate consultation. Such requirements must be based on genuine circumstances. If 7 days' notice is not provided by the Employer then the affected Employees, in addition to accrued entitlements, shall be paid double time and a half and shall bank an additional RDO over and above the time accrued. b) An Employee may refuse to work on a scheduled RDO (or any substituted day) if the requirement to do so is plainly unreasonable having regard to: (i) the hours of work that will be worked by that Employee in the week of the scheduled RDO; (ii) the number of scheduled RDOs worked by the Employee within the previous six weeks; (iii) the Employee's family responsibilities; and (iv) any other special circumstances peculiar to the Employee. c) Except on Designated Long Weekends, in addition to accrued entitlements, such work on any scheduled RDO that is not attached to a Designated Long weekend and where notice is given in accordance with clause 23.5 a shall be paid for at ordinary time rates of pay, including the daily 'Fares & Travelling Allowance' and any applicable allowances as prescribed by this Agreement. d) On Designated Long Weekends, in addition to accrued entitlements such work shall be paid for at double time and a half, including the daily 'Fares & Travelling Allowance' and any applicable allowances as prescribed by this Agreement and the Employee shall bank an additional RDO over and above the time accrued. e) From 1 December 2020, all Employees who work on the Scheduled RDO will be granted an alternative RDO to another day falling within six weeks of the originally scheduled day provided that the re- 32 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



scheduled RDO is to be taken on a day or days adjacent to a 
'weekend or in conjunction with annual leave, or as otherwise agreed 
by the Employee and the Company, such agreement not to be 
unreasonably withheld. 

23.6 Banking of RDOs 

a) Where the Employer and Employee agree up to six days RDOs in a 
twelve month period may be accrued for the purpose of creating a 
bank to be drawn upon by the Employee at times mutually agreed. 
Details of such banked RDOs shall be entered on to each 
Employee's employment records. These RDOs may be taken as a 
group of consecutive days or any other combination subject to 
reasonably notice by an Employee. 

23. 7 Early start 

By agreement between the employer and employees, the working day may 
begin at 6.00 am. Or at any other time between that hour and 8.00 a.m. 
and the working time will then begin to run from the time so fixed, with a 
consequential adjustment to the meal break. 

23. 7 Employees will be entitled to take five minutes immediately before lunch and 
before finishing time to enable them to wash and put away gear. The 
washing time breaks will be counted as time worked. 

24. WORK BREAKS 

24.1 Meal breaks 

There will be a cessation of work and working time within the first 5 hours 
of each day for the purpose of a meal on each day, of not less than 30 
minutes, to be taken at a time that meets the needs of each particular 
project. Employees will not be required to work more than 5 hours without 
a rest break. 

24.2 Variation of meal breaks 

Where, because of the area or location of a project the period of the meal 
break may be lengthened to not more than 45 minutes with a 
consequential adjustment to the daily time of cessation of work. 

24.3 Daily rest breaks 

There will be allowed, without deduction of pay, a rest period of 10 minutes 
between 9.00 am and 11 00 am. 

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scheduled RDO is to be taken on a day or days adjacent to a 'weekend or in conjunction with annual leave, or as otherwise agreed by the Employee and the Company, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld. 23.6 Banking of RDOs a) Where the Employer and Employee agree up to six days RDOs in a twelve month period may be accrued for the purpose of creating a bank to be drawn upon by the Employee at times mutually agreed. Details of such banked RDOs shall be entered on to each Employee's employment records. These RDOs may be taken as a group of consecutive days or any other combination subject to reasonably notice by an Employee. 23.7 Early start By agreement between the employer and employees, the working day may begin at 6.00 am. Or at any other time between that hour and 8.00 a.m. and the working time will then begin to run from the time so fixed, with a consequential adjustment to the meal break. 23.7 Employees will be entitled to take five minutes immediately before lunch and before finishing time to enable them to wash and put away gear. The washing time breaks will be counted as time worked. 24. WORK BREAKS 24.1 Meal breaks There will be a cessation of work and working time within the first 5 hours of each day for the purpose of a meal on each day, of not less than 30 minutes, to be taken at a time that meets the needs of each particular project. Employees will not be required to work more than 5 hours without a rest break. 24.2 Variation of meal breaks Where, because of the area or location of a project the period of the meal break may be lengthened to not more than 45 minutes with a consequential adjustment to the daily time of cessation of work. 24.3 Daily rest breaks There will be allowed, without deduction of pay, a rest period of 10 minutes between 9.00 am and 11 00 am. 33 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



24.3a One Break per Day. 

If for any reason only One (1) break is taken per day, any time worked after 
Eight (8) will be deemed as overtime and appropriate penalties 
rates will apply. Applicable to Monday to Friday work only. 

For example: 
Start Time 6.00 a.m. - 30 Minute Break - penalties apply after 2 p.m. 
Start Time 7.00 a.m. - 30 Minute Break- penalties apply after 3 p.m. 

24.4 Overtime rest breaks 

25. 

25.1 

(a) When an employee is required to work overtime after the usual ceasing 
time for the day for two hours or more, the employee will be allowed to 
take without deduction of pay, a rest break of 20 minutes in duration 
immediately after such ceasing time and thereafter, after each four 
hours of continuous work, the employee will be allowed to take also, 
without deduction of pay, a rest break of 30 minutes in duration. 

(b) In the event of an employee remaining at work after the usual ceasing 
time without taking the rest break of 20 minutes and continuing at work 
for a period of two hours or more, the employee will be regarded as 
having worked 20 minutes more than the time worked and be paid 
accordingly. 

(c) For the purpose of this clause usual ceasing time is at the end of 
ordinary hours inclusive of time worked for accrual purposes as 
prescribed in clause Ordinary Hours of Work. 

(d) Where an agreement is reached pursuant to clause 24.2, the 
agreement may make provision for the variation of work breaks to suit 
the arrangement of hours of work. 

OVERTIME 

Overtime generally 

(a) All time worked beyond the ordinary hours of work as prescribed in 
clause 23 - Ordinary Hours of work, inclusive of time worked for accrual 
purposes as prescribed will be paid for at the rate of one and a half times 
ordinary rate for the first two hours and double time thereafter. 

(b) From the 1st of April 2023 all overtime will be paid at the rate of double 
time 

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24.3a One Break per Day. If for any reason only One (1) break is taken per day, any time worked after Eight (8) will be deemed as overtime and appropriate penalties rates will apply. Applicable to Monday to Friday work only. For example: Start Time 6.00 a.m. - 30 Minute Break - penalties apply after 2 p.m. Start Time 7.00 a.m. - 30 Minute Break - penalties apply after 3 p.m. 24.4 Overtime rest breaks (a) When an employee is required to work overtime after the usual ceasing time for the day for two hours or more, the employee will be allowed to take without deduction of pay, a rest break of 20 minutes in duration immediately after such ceasing time and thereafter, after each four hours of continuous work, the employee will be allowed to take also, without deduction of pay, a rest break of 30 minutes in duration. (b) In the event of an employee remaining at work after the usual ceasing time without taking the rest break of 20 minutes and continuing at work for a period of two hours or more, the employee will be regarded as having worked 20 minutes more than the time worked and be paid accordingly. (c) For the purpose of this clause usual ceasing time is at the end of ordinary hours inclusive of time worked for accrual purposes as prescribed in clause Ordinary Hours of Work. (d) Where an agreement is reached pursuant to clause 24.2, the agreement may make provision for the variation of work breaks to suit the arrangement of hours of work. 25 OVERTIME 25.1 Overtime generally (a) All time worked beyond the ordinary hours of work as prescribed in clause 23 - Ordinary Hours of work, inclusive of time worked for accrual purposes as prescribed will be paid for at the rate of one and a half times ordinary rate for the first two hours and double time thereafter. (b) From the 1st of April 2023 all overtime will be paid at the rate of double time 34 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



25.1.2 Call-back 

An employee recalled to work overtime after leaving the employer's 
business premises (whether notified before or after leaving the premises) 
will be paid for a minimum of three hours work at the appropriate rates for 
each time the employee is so recalled. Except in the case of unforeseen 
circumstances the employee will not be required to work the full three hours 
if the job or jobs the employee was recalled to perform is completed within 
a shorter period. When an employee is recalled to work after leaving the 
employer's business premises prior to the expiration of a ten-hour break 
after ordinary ceasing time and the actual time worked on the call out does 
not exceed three hours, the provisions of this clause will not apply. In 
addition: 

This sub-clause will not apply in cases where it is customary for an 
employee to return to the employer's premises to perform a specific job 
outside ordinary working hours, or where the overtime is continuous 
(subject to a reasonable meal break) with the completion or 
commencement of ordinary working time. 

25.1.3 Working during meal break 

If the employer requires an employee to work through their normal meal 
break the employee will be paid at the rate of double time until the 
employee is allowed to take such a break. Where the meal break is 
shortened by agreement, the employer will pay for the period by which the 
meal break is shortened, which will then form part of ordinary time hours. 

25.1.4 Transport after overtime or holiday work 

When an employee, after having worked overtime for which the employee 
has not been regularly rostered or on a prescribed holiday, finishes work at 
a time when reasonable means of transport are not available the employer 
will pay the cost of or provide a conveyance to their home or to the nearest 
public transport. 

25 .. 1.5 Breaks between working days 

An employee who works so much overtime that, between the termination of 
ordinary work on one day and the commencement of ordinary work on the 
next day, the employee has not had at least ten consecutive hours off duty 
between those times, or on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday without having 
had ten consecutive hours off duty in the 24 hours preceding ordinary 
commencing time on their next ordinary day will, subject to this subclause, 
be released after completion of such overtime until the employee has had 
ten consecutive hours off duty without loss of pay for ordinary working time 
occurring during such absence. 

(a) If, on the instructions of the employer, such an employee resumes or 
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25.1.2 Call-back An employee recalled to work overtime after leaving the employer's business premises (whether notified before or after leaving the premises) will be paid for a minimum of three hours work at the appropriate rates for each time the employee is so recalled. Except in the case of unforeseen circumstances the employee will not be required to work the full three hours if the job or jobs the employee was recalled to perform is completed within a shorter period. When an employee is recalled to work after leaving the employer's business premises prior to the expiration of a ten-hour break after ordinary ceasing time and the actual time worked on the call out does not exceed three hours, the provisions of this clause will not apply. In addition: This sub-clause will not apply in cases where it is customary for an employee to return to the employer's premises to perform a specific job outside ordinary working hours, or where the overtime is continuous (subject to a reasonable meal break) with the completion or commencement of ordinary working time. 25.1.3 Working during meal break If the employer requires an employee to work through their normal meal break the employee will be paid at the rate of double time until the employee is allowed to take such a break. Where the meal break is shortened by agreement, the employer will pay for the period by which the meal break is shortened, which will then form part of ordinary time hours. 25.1.4 Transport after overtime or holiday work When an employee, after having worked overtime for which the employee has not been regularly rostered or on a prescribed holiday, finishes work at a time when reasonable means of transport are not available the employer will pay the cost of or provide a conveyance to their home or to the nearest public transport. 25 .. 1.5 Breaks between working days An employee who works so much overtime that, between the termination of ordinary work on one day and the commencement of ordinary work on the next day, the employee has not had at least ten consecutive hours off duty between those times, or on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday without having had ten consecutive hours off duty in the 24 hours preceding ordinary commencing time on their next ordinary day will, subject to this subclause be released after completion of such overtime until the employee has had ten consecutive hours off duty without loss of pay for ordinary working time occurring during such absence. (a) If, on the instructions of the employer, such an employee resumes or continues work without having had such ten consecutive hours off 35 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



duty the employee will be paid at double rates until the employee is 
released from duty for such period and the employee will then be 
entitled to be absent until the employee has had ten consecutive 
hours off duty without loss of pay for ordinary working time occurring 
during such absence. 

(b) An employee who has worked continuously (except for work breaks 
allowed by this Agreement) for 20 hours including holiday work will 
not be required to continue at or recommence work for at least 
twelve hours. 

26. WEEKEND WORK 

26.1 All time worked on a Saturday or a Sunday will be paid for at double time. 

26.2 An employee required to work on a Saturday or Sunday will be afforded at 
least three hours' work on a Saturday or a Sunday or will be paid for four 
hours on a Saturday or a Sunday at the appropriate rate. Provided that on 
urgent service work an employee will be paid in accordance with 25.1 (a) 

26.3 An employee working overtime on a Saturday or a Sunday will be allowed a 
paid rest period of ten minutes between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. This rest 
period is to be paid for as though worked. 

26.4 An employee working on a Saturday or Sunday will be allowed a paid meal 
break of 20 minutes after four hours' work, to be paid for at the ordinary rate 
of pay, but this will not prevent any arrangements being made for the taking 
of a 30-minute meal period, the time in addition to the paid 20 minutes 
being without pay. In the event of an employee being required to work in 
excess of a further four hours, the employee will be allowed to take a paid 
rest break of 30 minutes which will be paid at the ordinary rate of pay. 

27. NIGHT SHIFT 

Wherever it may be found necessary in the erection, alteration, renovation or 
demolition of buildings to work wholly by night, or in two shifts, day and night, 
the following terms and conditions will apply: 

27.1 No employee who is employed during the ordinary hours will be employed 
on night shift except on overtime rates or vice-versa. 

27.2 Reasonable time will be allowed for a meal or meals during such shift. 

27.3 In such cases where night shifts are worked and employment continues for 
more than one week, employees will work five shifts per week of eight hours. 
Employees on shift work will accrue 0.4 of one hour for each eight hour shift 
worked to allow one complete shift to be taken off as a paid shift for every 
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duty the employee will be paid at double rates until the employee is released from duty for such period and the employee will then be entitled to be absent until the employee has had ten consecutive hours off duty without loss of pay for ordinary working time occurring during such absence. (b) An employee who has worked continuously (except for work breaks allowed by this Agreement) for 20 hours including holiday work will not be required to continue at or recommence work for at least twelve hours. 26. WEEKEND WORK 26.1 All time worked on a Saturday or a Sunday will be paid for at double time. 26.2 An employee required to work on a Saturday or Sunday will be afforded at least three hours' work on a Saturday or a Sunday or will be paid for four hours on a Saturday or a Sunday at the appropriate rate. Provided that on urgent service work an employee will be paid in accordance with 25.1(a) 26.3 An employee working overtime on a Saturday or a Sunday will be allowed a paid rest period of ten minutes between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. This rest period is to be paid for as though worked. 26.4 An employee working on a Saturday or Sunday will be allowed a paid meal break of 20 minutes after four hours' work, to be paid for at the ordinary rate of pay, but this will not prevent any arrangements being made for the taking of a 30-minute meal period, the time in addition to the paid 20 minutes being without pay. In the event of an employee being required to work in excess of a further four hours, the employee will be allowed to take a paid rest break of 30 minutes which will be paid at the ordinary rate of pay. 27. NIGHT SHIFT Wherever it may be found necessary in the erection, alteration, renovation or demolition of buildings to work wholly by night, or in two shifts, day and night, the following terms and conditions will apply: 27.1 No employee who is employed during the ordinary hours will be employed on night shift except on overtime rates or vice-versa. 27.2 Reasonable time will be allowed for a meal or meals during such shift. 27.3 In such cases where night shifts are worked and employment continues for more than one week, employees will work five shifts per week of eight hours. Employees on shift work will accrue 0.4 of one hour for each eight hour shift worked to allow one complete shift to be taken off as a paid shift for every twenty shift cycle. This twentieth shift entitlement will be in accordance with 36 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



Clause 23 - ordinary hours of work. This twentieth shift will be paid for at the 
appropriate shift rate as prescribed by this clause and the appropriate 
allowance under clause 14- travel. 

27.4 In addition to clause 27.3, employees engaged in Sydney (as defined) will 
accrue an additional 0.4 hours for each 8-hour shift worked that will accrue 
as an RDO entitlement in accordance with Clause 23 - Ordinary Hours of 
work. 

27.5 Paid leave taken during any cycle of four weeks and public holidays as 
prescribed by clause 28 - Public holidays and holiday work will be regarded 
as shifts worked for accrual purposes. 

27.6 Except as provided above, employees not working a complete four-week 
cycle will be paid accrued pro rata entitlement for each shift worked on a 
programmed shift off or, in the case of termination of employment on 
termination. 

27.7 The employer and employee will agree in writing upon arrangements for 
rostered paid days off during the twenty shift cycle or for accumulation of 
accrued days to be taken at or before the end of the particular contract, 
provided that such accumulation will be limited to no more than five such 
accrued days before they are taken as paid days off, and when taken those 
days will be regarded as days worked for accrual purposes in the particular 
twenty shift cycle. 

27 .8 Once such days have been rostered they will be taken as paid days off 
provided that where the employer for emergency reasons requires an 
employee to work on a rostered day off, the employee will be paid in addition 
to their accrued entitlement, penalty rates prescribed in 25.1 (a). 

27.9 An employee employed for less than five continuous shifts in any working 
week will be paid in accordance with clause 25 - Overtime, and clause 26 -
Weekend Work. In cases where the employee has been employed on night 
shift for more than one week continuously then in such cases if the job 
finishes during the currency of the week's work the employer will be at liberty 
to terminate the engagement and will pay to such employee the rate fixed for 
night shift work for the time actually worked. In cases where less than a full 
week is worked, due to the action of the employee, the rate payable for the 
actual time worked will be ordinary night shift rates. 

27.10 The rate of pay for night shift will be time and one half (150%). 

27.11 The starting and finishing hours for night shift work will be agreed upon 
mutually between the employer and a majority of affected employees. The 
provisions relating to clause 23 -Ordinary Hours of work and Clause 29 -
Annual Leave apply to employees working shift work provided that the 
starting time for ordinary night shift hours will not be before 3.00pm. 

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Clause 23 - ordinary hours of work. This twentieth shift will be paid for at the appropriate shift rate as prescribed by this clause and the appropriate allowance under clause 14- travel. 27.4 In addition to clause 27.3, employees engaged in Sydney (as defined) will accrue an additional 0.4 hours for each 8-hour shift worked that will accrue as an RDO entitlement in accordance with Clause 23 - Ordinary Hours of work. 27.5 Paid leave taken during any cycle of four weeks and public holidays as prescribed by clause 28 - Public holidays and holiday work will be regarded as shifts worked for accrual purposes. 27.6 Except as provided above, employees not working a complete four-week cycle will be paid accrued pro rata entitlement for each shift worked on a programmed shift off or, in the case of termination of employment on termination. 27.7 The employer and employee will agree in writing upon arrangements for rostered paid days off during the twenty shift cycle or for accumulation of accrued days to be taken at or before the end of the particular contract, provided that such accumulation will be limited to no more than five such accrued days before they are taken as paid days off, and when taken those days will be regarded as days worked for accrual purposes in the particular twenty shift cycle. 27.8 Once such days have been rostered they will be taken as paid days off provided that where the employer for emergency reasons requires an employee to work on a rostered day off, the employee will be paid in addition to their accrued entitlement, penalty rates prescribed in 25.1(a). 27.9 An employee employed for less than five continuous shifts in any working week will be paid in accordance with clause 25 - Overtime, and clause 26 - Weekend Work. In cases where the employee has been employed on night shift for more than one week continuously then in such cases if the job finishes during the currency of the week's work the employer will be at liberty to terminate the engagement and will pay to such employee the rate fixed for night shift work for the time actually worked. In cases where less than a full week is worked, due to the action of the employee, the rate payable for the actual time worked will be ordinary night shift rates. 27.10 The rate of pay for night shift will be time and one half (150%). 27.11 The starting and finishing hours for night shift work will be agreed upon mutually between the employer and a majority of affected employees. The provisions relating to clause 23 -Ordinary Hours of work and Clause 29 - Annual Leave apply to employees working shift work provided that the starting time for ordinary night shift hours will not be before 3.00pm. 37 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



When an employee, after having worked overtime for which the employee 
has not been regularly rostered or on a prescribed holiday, finishes work at a 
time when reasonable means of transport are not available the employer will 
pay the cost of or provide a conveyance to their home or to the nearest 
public transport. 

28. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY WORK 

An employee will be entitled to the following holidays without deduction of 
pay: 

New Years' Day Anzac Day 

Australia Day Queen's Birthday 

Good Friday Labour Day 

Easter Saturday Christmas Day 

Easter Monday Boxing Day 

Further, an employee will be entitled to any State Act or State declared 
substitute days or additional days as observed in the particular state or 
locality. Where the business is situated near a state or territory border and 
the employer's operations traverse the border, the employer may elect to 
follow a particular state or territory's public holidays, subject to agreement 
with the affected employees. 

In addition to the above mentioned holidays the following public holiday will 
apply in the City of Newcastle - Show Day. This public holiday will be 
observed on the local Show Day as gazetted for the City of Newcastle 
when that day, in the locality of the employer's premises, occurs on an 
employee's ordinary working day. 

28.1 When public holidays fall on a weekend 

(a) When Christmas Day is a Saturday or Sunday a holiday in lieu will be 
observed on 27 December. 

(b) When Boxing Day is a Saturday or Sunday a holiday in lieu will be 
observed on 28 December. 

(c) When New Year's Day or Australia Day is a Saturday or Sunday a 
holiday in lieu will be observed on the following Monday. 

(d) By agreement between an employer and the majority of employees' 
other days may be substituted for the days prescribed in Clause 28. 

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When an employee, after having worked overtime for which the employee has not been regularly rostered or on a prescribed holiday, finishes work at a time when reasonable means of transport are not available the employer will pay the cost of or provide a conveyance to their home or to the nearest public transport. 28. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY WORK An employee will be entitled to the following holidays without deduction of pay: New Years' Day Anzac Day Australia Day Queen's Birthday Good Friday Labour Day Easter Saturday Christmas Day Easter Monday Boxing Day Further, an employee will be entitled to any State Act or State declared substitute days or additional days as observed in the particular state or locality. Where the business is situated near a state or territory border and the employer's operations traverse the border, the employer may elect to follow a particular state or territory's public holidays, subject to agreement with the affected employees In addition to the above mentioned holidays the following public holiday will apply in the City of Newcastle - Show Day. This public holiday will be observed on the local Show Day as gazetted for the City of Newcastle when that day, in the locality of the employer's premises, occurs on an employee's ordinary working day. 28.1 When public holidays fall on a weekend (a) When Christmas Day is a Saturday or Sunday a holiday in lieu will be observed on 27 December. (b) When Boxing Day is a Saturday or Sunday a holiday in lieu will be observed on 28 December. (c) When New Year's Day or Australia Day is a Saturday or Sunday a holiday in lieu will be observed on the following Monday. (d) By agreement between an employer and the majority of employees' other days may be substituted for the days prescribed in Clause 28. 38 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



28.2 Termination 

(a) If the employer terminates the employment of an employee (except for 
reasons of misconduct or incompetency) the employer will pay the 
employee a day's ordinary wages for each holiday or each holiday in a 
group which falls within ten consecutive calendar days after the day of 
termination. 

(b) Where any two or more of the holidays prescribed in this clause occur 
within a seven-day span, such holiday will be a group of holidays. If 
the first day of the group of holidays falls within ten consecutive 
calendar days after termination, the whole group will be deemed to fall 
within the ten consecutive calendar days. Christmas Day, Boxing Day 
and New Year's Day will be regarded as a group. 

(c) No employee will be entitled to receive payment from more than one 
employer in respect to the same public holiday or groups of holidays. 

28.3 Family Picnic Day 

All employees covered by this Agreement will be entitled to Family Picnic 
Day without loss of pay on the first Monday in December of each year. An 
employee required to work on picnic day will be paid at the rate of double 
time and a half and paid for not less than four hours' work. Proof of 
attendance at the Picnic Day may be requested by the employer to entitle 
the employee for payment for the Family Picnic Day. 

28.4 Payment For Working On A Public Holiday 

An employee who works on any of the public holidays or substitute days 
prescribed in this clause, will be paid at the rate of double time and a half 
for all time worked. An employee required to perform any work on a public 
holiday will be afforded at least four hours' work or paid for four hours at the 
appropriate rate. 

29. ANNUAL LEAVE 

29.1 The provision of annual leave under this agreement shall be in accordance 
with the National Employment Standards (NES). 

29.2 Method of taking leave 

(a) Either 28 consecutive days, or two separate periods of not less than 
seven consecutive days in all cases exclusive of any public holidays will 
be given and taken within six months from the date when the right to 
annual leave accrued. The employer and employee will seek to reach 

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28.2 Termination (a) If the employer terminates the employment of an employee (except for reasons of misconduct or incompetency) the employer will pay the employee a day's ordinary wages for each holiday or each holiday in a group which falls within ten consecutive calendar days after the day of termination. (b) Where any two or more of the holidays prescribed in this clause occur within a seven-day span, such holiday will be a group of holidays. If the first day of the group of holidays falls within ten consecutive calendar days after termination, the whole group will be deemed to fall within the ten consecutive calendar days. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day will be regarded as a group. (c) No employee will be entitled to receive payment from more than one employer in respect to the same public holiday or groups of holidays. 28.3 Family Picnic Day All employees covered by this Agreement will be entitled to Family Picnic Day without loss of pay on the first Monday in December of each year. An employee required to work on picnic day will be paid at the rate of double time and a half and paid for not less than four hours' work. Proof of attendance at the Picnic Day may be requested by the employer to entitle the employee for payment for the Family Picnic Day. 28.4 Payment For Working On A Public Holiday An employee who works on any of the public holidays or substitute days prescribed in this clause, will be paid at the rate of double time and a half for all time worked. An employee required to perform any work on a public holiday will be afforded at least four hours' work or paid for four hours at the appropriate rate. 29. ANNUAL LEAVE 29.1 The provision of annual leave under this agreement shall be in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES). 29.2 Method of taking leave (a) Either 28 consecutive days, or two separate periods of not less than seven consecutive days in all cases exclusive of any public holidays will be given and taken within six months from the date when the right to annual leave accrued. The employer and employee will seek to reach 39 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



agreement on the taking of annual leave at a mutually convenient 
time(s). If not taken within six months from the date it accrued, either 
the employer or employee may give at least four weeks' notice of the 
dates when all, or part of the accrued leave will be taken. 

(b) Where an employee requests that leave be allowed in one continuous 
period such request will not be unreasonably refused. 

(c) Continuous shift workers will be entitled to 5 weeks of paid annual 
leave, in accordance with s.87(1)(b)(ii) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) 

(d) In the circumstances where a public holiday falls within one day of a 
weekend or another public holiday the provisions of 29.2(a) may be 
altered by agreement between the employer and a majority of 
employees affected under this Agreement to provide that a day of 
annual leave entitlement may be granted on the day between the said 
public holidays and/or weekend if an employee, or employer, requests 
it. 

29.3 Leave allowed before due date 

(a) An employer may allow an employee to take any amount of annual 
leave before it becomes due. In such circumstances an employee 
cannot take further leave in advance of their accrued balance until after 
the date the employee becomes entitled to the leave that was taken in 
advance. 

(b) Where an employer has allowed an employee to take annual leave 
pursuant to 29.2(a) and the employee's services are terminated (for any 
reason) prior to the date the employee becomes entitled to the leave 
that was taken in advance, the employer may, for each complete week 
of the qualifying period of service not served by the employee, deduct 
from whatever remuneration is payable upon the termination of 
employment one-fifty second of the amount of wages paid on account 
of annual leave. 

29.4 Payment for annual leave on termination 

(a) Rate of pay: 

Where an employee leaves or their employment is terminated, the 
employee will be paid their accrued balance of annual leave. 

(b) Annual leave loading: 

In addition, the employee will receive a loading of 17.5% calculated on 
the rates, prescribed by Appendix's Rates of Pay. 

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agreement on the taking of annual leave at a mutually convenient time(s). If not taken within six months from the date it accrued, either the employer or employee may give at least four weeks' notice of the dates when all, or part of the accrued leave will be taken. (b) Where an employee requests that leave be allowed in one continuous period such request will not be unreasonably refused. (c) Continuous shift workers will be entitled to 5 weeks of paid annual leave, in accordance with s.87(1)(b)(ii) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (d) In the circumstances where a public holiday falls within one day of a weekend or another public holiday the provisions of 29.2(a) may be altered by agreement between the employer and a majority of employees affected under this Agreement to provide that a day of annual leave entitlement may be granted on the day between the said public holidays and/or weekend if an employee, or employer, requests it. 29.3 Leave allowed before due date (a) An employer may allow an employee to take any amount of annual leave before it becomes due. In such circumstances an employee cannot take further leave in advance of their accrued balance until after the date the employee becomes entitled to the leave that was taken in advance. (b) Where an employer has allowed an employee to take annual leave pursuant to 29.2(a) and the employee's services are terminated (for any reason) prior to the date the employee becomes entitled to the leave that was taken in advance, the employer may, for each complete week of the qualifying period of service not served by the employee, deduct from whatever remuneration is payable upon the termination of employment one-fifty second of the amount of wages paid on account of annual leave. 29.4 Payment for annual leave on termination (a) Rate of pay: Where an employee leaves or their employment is terminated, the employee will be paid their accrued balance of annual leave. (b) Annual leave loading: In addition, the employee will receive a loading of 17.5% calculated on the rates, prescribed by Appendix's Rates of Pay. 40 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



29.5 Payment for periods of leave 

(a) Payment in advance 

An employee, before going on annual leave, will be paid in advance at 
their current weekly wage rate (including leading hand allowance, if 
applicable) for the period of annual leave. 

(b) Annual leave loading 

In addition, during a period of annual leave an employee will receive a 
loading of 17.5 percent calculated on the hourly rate in Appendix I 

29.6 Annual close down 

Despite anything contained in this agreement an employer giving any leave 
in conjunction with the Christmas - New Year holidays may either: 

(i) Stand off without pay during the period of leave any employee who 
has not yet qualified under 29.1, or 

(ii) Where the employer decides to close down an establishment at the 
Christmas - New Year period for the purpose of giving the whole of 
the annual leave due to all, or the majority of employees qualified for 
such leave, the employer will give at least two months' notice to 
employees of their intention so to do. 

29. 7 Commencement of leave - distant jobs 

If an employee is still engaged on a distant job when annual leave is 
granted and the employee returns to the place of engagement, or, if 
employed prior to going to the distant job, the place regarded as their 
headquarters, by the first reasonable means of transport, their annual leave 
will commence on the first full working day following their return to such 
place of engagement or headquarters as the case may be. 

30. PERSONAL LEA VE 

30.1 The provisions of personal leave under this agreement shall be in 
accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES). 
Paid personal leave will be available to an employee when they are absent 
due to: 

(i) personal illness or injury (sick leave); or 

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29.5 Payment for periods of leave (a) Payment in advance An employee, before going on annual leave, will be paid in advance at their current weekly wage rate (including leading hand allowance, if applicable) for the period of annual leave. (b) Annual leave loading In addition, during a period of annual leave an employee will receive a loading of 17.5 percent calculated on the hourly rate in Appendix I 29.6 Annual close down Despite anything contained in this agreement an employer giving any leave in conjunction with the Christmas - New Year holidays may either: (i) Stand off without pay during the period of leave any employee who has not yet qualified under 29.1, or (ii) Where the employer decides to close down an establishment at the Christmas - New Year period for the purpose of giving the whole of the annual leave due to all, or the majority of employees qualified for such leave, the employer will give at least two months' notice to employees of their intention so to do. 29.7 Commencement of leave - distant jobs If an employee is still engaged on a distant job when annual leave is granted and the employee returns to the place of engagement, or, if employed prior to going to the distant job, the place regarded as their headquarters, by the first reasonable means of transport, their annual leave will commence on the first full working day following their return to such place of engagement or headquarters as the case may be. 30 PERSONAL LEAVE 30.1 The provisions of personal leave under this agreement shall be in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES). Paid personal leave will be available to an employee when they are absent due to: (i) personal illness or injury (sick leave); or 41 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



(ii) providing care or support to a member of the employee's immediate 
family or a member of the employee's household who requires care or 
support because of: 

• a personal illness or injury, or 

• an unexpected emergency affecting the employee (carer's leave). 

30.2 The amount of personal leave to which an employee is entitled is as follows: 

(a) One day in the first month and then one additional day at the beginning 
of each of the next nine calendar months, will be available in the first 
year of employment, and 

(b) Ten days at the beginning of the employee's second and each 
subsequent year which, subject to 30.5 will commence on the 
anniversary of engagement. 

(c) An employee's personal leave entitlement is the current year's personal 
leave plus any accumulated personal leave available to the employee. 

30.3 In any year unused personal leave accumulates at the rate of the lesser of: 

(a) Ten days less the number of sick leave and carer's leave days taken 
from the current year's personal leave entitlements; 

(b) The balance of that year's unused personal leave. 

30.4 Personal leave accumulates from year to year. 

30.5 If an employee is terminated by the employer and is re-engaged within a 
period of six months then the employee's unclaimed balance of personal 
leave will continue from the date of re-engagement. 

30.6 In such a case the employee's next year of service will commence after a 
total of twelve months has been served with the employer (excluding the 
period of interruption in service) since either: 

(a) The employee was first engaged, or 

(b) The anniversary of their original engagement as appropriate. 

30.7 Immediate family or household 

(a) The entitlement to use personal leave for the purpose of carer's or 
bereavement leave is subject to the person in respect of whom the leave 
is being taken being either: 

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(ii) providing care or support to a member of the employee's immediate family or a member of the employee's household who requires care or support because of: · a personal illness or injury, or · an unexpected emergency affecting the employee (carer's leave). 30.2 The amount of personal leave to which an employee is entitled is as follows: (a) One day in the first month and then one additional day at the beginning of each of the next nine calendar months, will be available in the first year of employment, and (b) Ten days at the beginning of the employee's second and each subsequent year which, subject to 30.5 will commence on the anniversary of engagement. (c) An employee's personal leave entitlement is the current year's personal leave plus any accumulated personal leave available to the employee. 30.3 In any year unused personal leave accumulates at the rate of the lesser of: (a) Ten days less the number of sick leave and carer's leave days taken from the current year's personal leave entitlements; (b) The balance of that year's unused personal leave. 30.4 Personal leave accumulates from year to year. 30.5 If an employee is terminated by the employer and is re-engaged within a period of six months then the employee's unclaimed balance of personal leave will continue from the date of re-engagement. 30.6 In such a case the employee's next year of service will commence after a total of twelve months has been served with the employer (excluding the period of interruption in service) since either: (a) The employee was first engaged, or (b) The anniversary of their original engagement as appropriate. 30.7 Immediate family or household (a) The entitlement to use personal leave for the purpose of carer's or bereavement leave is subject to the person in respect of whom the leave is being taken being either: 42 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



(i) a member of the employee's immediate family; or 

(ii) a member of the employee's household 

(b) The term immediate family includes: 

(i) spouse (including a former spouse, a de facto spouse and a former de 
facto spouse) of the employee. A de facto spouse means a person of the 
same or opposite sex to the employee who lives with the employee as 
husband or wife on a bona fide domestic basis; and 

(ii)child or an adult child (including an adopted child, a stepchild or an ex­
nuptial child), parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of the employee 
or spouse of the employee. 

30.8 Sick leave 

The provision of sick leave under this agreement shall be in accordance with 
the National Employment Standards (NES). 

30.9 Carer's leave 

The provision of carer's leave under this agreement shall be in accordance 
with the National Employment Standards (NES). 

31. COMPASSIONATE LEAVE 

The provision of Compassionate leave under this agreement shall be in 
accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES). 

32. PARENTAL LEAVE 

The provision of parental leave under this agreement shall be in accordance 
with the National Employment Standards (NES). 

33. WORK HEAL TH AND SAFETY & DISPUTES SETTLING PROCEDURE 

The parties to this Agreement commit themselves to the establishment and 
maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment, in accordance 
with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. 

33.1 Resolving Health and Safety Issues 

a) When a health and safety issues arise, the matter should be 
referred to the Employer's safety representative or supervisor. The 
supervisor shall discuss the matter with the person and the elected 
employee Health & Safety Representative (HSR) (if on site) with a 

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(i) a member of the employee's immediate family; or (ii) a member of the employee's household (b) The term immediate family includes: (i) spouse (including a former spouse, a de facto spouse and a former de facto spouse) of the employee. A de facto spouse means a person of the same or opposite sex to the employee who lives with the employee as husband or wife on a bona fide domestic basis; and (ii) child or an adult child (including an adopted child, a stepchild or an ex- nuptial child), parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of the employee or spouse of the employee. 30.8 Sick leave The provision of sick leave under this agreement shall be in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES). 30.9 Carer's leave The provision of carer's leave under this agreement shall be in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES). 31. COMPASSIONATE LEAVE The provision of Compassionate leave under this agreement shall be in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES). 32. PARENTAL LEAVE The provision of parental leave under this agreement shall be in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES). 33. WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY & DISPUTES SETTLING PROCEDURE The parties to this Agreement commit themselves to the establishment and maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment, in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. 33.1 Resolving Health and Safety Issues a) When a health and safety issues arise, the matter should be referred to the Employer's safety representative or supervisor. The supervisor shall discuss the matter with the person and the elected employee Health & Safety Representative (HSR) (if on site) with a 43 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



view to agreeing on a safe working procedure to minimise and 
eliminate where possible the risk of injury or disease. 

b) Where the supervisor or the HSR reasonably consider there is an 
immediate risk to the health and safety of any person they must 
immediately consult, and if the concern remains unresolved, they 
may, jointly or singularly, direct that work in that particular area, or 
by that particular method, cease (immediate risk means that there is 
a degree of danger which is likely to cause injury or disease before 
the risk can be eliminated). 

c) Work in the affected area(s) shall cease and employees shall be 
relocated to work in alternative safe areas where work is available 
in their classification. 

d) Employees may be relocated to other job sites where there is safe 
work available in their classification. 

e) Where there is no work available for the particular employees, they 
shall remain on site and make themselves readily available for 
resumption of work without loss of pay. Failure to do so shall negate 
any claim for payment. Provided that the Employer will not 
unreasonably require employees to remain for an unreasonable 
time period where there is no reasonable prospect of a resumption 
of work that day. 

f) Where work in an affected area has ceased in accordance with this 
clause, the Employer may require particular employees to perform 
rectification work in the affected area, where such rectification work 
is of the same type as the employee's trade including housekeeping 
in their particular work area. For clarity, this does not include 
dewatering. Those employees who remain on site to perform 
rectification work will be paid overtime rates during the period in 
which they perform the rectification work. 

g) At all times, the elected employee HSR may seek the assistance of 
a Representative in accordance with the applicable legislation, and 
the supervisor may also seek advice or assistance. 

h) Where the supervisor and the employee HSR cannot agree on a 
procedure, either party may call in a Safe work Inspector, who may 
provide advice on the proposed procedure. 

i) The supervisor and the employee HSR shall agree on the best 
method of rectifying the problem. 

j) At all times, employees must not work in situations where there is a 
genuine risk to their health and safety. 

k) A dispute relating to the subject matter of this clause may be dealt 
with via the dispute resolution procedure below. 

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view to agreeing on a safe working procedure to minimise and eliminate where possible the risk of injury or disease. b) Where the supervisor or the HSR reasonably consider there is an immediate risk to the health and safety of any person they must immediately consult, and if the concern remains unresolved, they may, jointly or singularly, direct that work in that particular area, or by that particular method, cease (immediate risk means that there is a degree of danger which is likely to cause injury or disease before the risk can be eliminated). c) Work in the affected area(s) shall cease and employees shall be relocated to work in alternative safe areas where work is available in their classification. d) Employees may be relocated to other job sites where there is safe work available in their classification. e) Where there is no work available for the particular employees, they shall remain on site and make themselves readily available for resumption of work without loss of pay. Failure to do so shall negate any claim for payment. Provided that the Employer will not unreasonably require employees to remain for an unreasonable time period where there is no reasonable prospect of a resumption of work that day. f) Where work in an affected area has ceased in accordance with this clause, the Employer may require particular employees to perform rectification work in the affected area, where such rectification work is of the same type as the employee's trade including housekeeping in their particular work area. For clarity, this does not include dewatering. Those employees who remain on site to perform rectification work will be paid overtime rates during the period in which they perform the rectification work. g) At all times, the elected employee HSR may seek the assistance of a Representative in accordance with the applicable legislation, and the supervisor may also seek advice or assistance. h) Where the supervisor and the employee HSR cannot agree on a procedure, either party may call in a Safe work Inspector, who may provide advice on the proposed procedure. i) The supervisor and the employee HSR shall agree on the best method of rectifying the problem. j) At all times, employees must not work in situations where there is a genuine risk to their health and safety. k) A dispute relating to the subject matter of this clause may be dealt with via the dispute resolution procedure below. 44 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



33.2 Resolving Other Issues 

34. 

34.1 

34.2 

a) Where a dispute arises over permitted matters (as currently defined 
in the Fair Work Act), the application of this Agreement or the NES, 
the matter shall be first submitted by the Union, employee or 
Employee Representative (if any) to the supervising officer or 
another appropriate manager, or vice versa. If not settled, the 
matter may be referred to more senior persons. 

b) While this procedure is being followed the status quo that existed 
immediately prior to the events that gave rise to the dispute will 
remain and, subject to this, work shall continue normally where it is 
agreed that there is an existing custom and practice, but in other 
cases the work shall continue at the instruction of the Employer. 
Failure to continue shall be a breach of the Agreement. 

INCLEMENT WEATHER 

Inclement weather will mean the existence of abnormal climatic 
conditions such as rain, hail, snow, cold, high wind, smoke, severe dust 
storm, extreme of high temperature of 35 degrees or the like (or any 
combination of these) during which it is either not reasonable or not safe 
for employees exposed thereto to continue working. 

Process to be followed: 

• Employees or their representative may request to meet with the 
employer or their representative for the purposes of determining 
whether or not conditions are inclement. Such meeting shall occur 
within 30 minutes of the scheduled starting time or the weather 
becoming inclement; 

• Employees are required to remain on the site until this meeting has 
occurred and a decision has been made; and 

• If the employer refuses to meet within this time, employees will be 
entitled to cease work for the rest of the day and be paid in accordance 
with this clause. 

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33.2 Resolving Other Issues a) Where a dispute arises over permitted matters (as currently defined in the Fair Work Act), the application of this Agreement or the NES, the matter shall be first submitted by the Union, employee or Employee Representative (if any) to the supervising officer or another appropriate manager, or vice versa. If not settled, the matter may be referred to more senior persons. b) While this procedure is being followed the status quo that existed immediately prior to the events that gave rise to the dispute will remain and, subject to this, work shall continue normally where it is agreed that there is an existing custom and practice, but in other cases the work shall continue at the instruction of the Employer. Failure to continue shall be a breach of the Agreement. 34. INCLEMENT WEATHER 34.1 Inclement weather will mean the existence of abnormal climatic conditions such as rain, hail, snow, cold, high wind, smoke, severe dust storm, extreme of high temperature of 35 degrees or the like (or any combination of these) during which it is either not reasonable or not safe for employees exposed thereto to continue working. 34.2 Process to be followed: · Employees or their representative may request to meet with the employer or their representative for the purposes of determining whether or not conditions are inclement. Such meeting shall occur within 30 minutes of the scheduled starting time or the weather becoming inclement; · Employees are required to remain on the site until this meeting has occurred and a decision has been made; and · If the employer refuses to meet within this time, employees will be entitled to cease work for the rest of the day and be paid in accordance with this clause. 34.3 Once the meeting has occurred, the following shall apply: 45 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



Transfers 

34.4 Employees may be transferred to an area or site not affected by 
inclement weather if useful work that is within the scope of the 
employees' skill, competence and training consistent with the 
classification structure of this agreement is available at that site, 
provided: 

• a covered walkway and or adequate protection for the employee and 
their tools has been provided to access the new site or to access 
vehicles to transport the employees to the new site; 

• the new site is under cover and the employees can get to the dry area 
without going through the rain; 

• adequate protection for the employee's tools is provided; and 
• Employees have access to all amenities without having to walk 

through the rain. 

34.5 Where an employee is required to transfer from one site to another, they 
will be reimbursed the cost of transport at the rate of $0. 78 per kilometer. 

Remaining on Site 

34.6 Where, because of inclement weather, the employees are prevented from 
working and have been sitting in the sheds for: 

• more than an accumulated total of 4 hours of ordinary time in any 1 
day; or 

• more than 50 percent of the normal afternoon work time after the meal 
break; or 

• more than 50 percent of the normal afternoon work time after the meal 
break; or 

• more than an accumulated total of one hour during the final 2 hours of 
the normal workday; or 

• the reason that they are unable to access the amenities. 

34. 7 Employees will be entitled to cease work and leave the site for the day and 
shall be paid in accordance with this clause. 

Rain at Starting Time or During Breaks 

34.8 When the employees are in the sheds, be it at starting time, break time or 
lunch time, and it is raining, they are to remain in the sheds. 

34.9 Employees may be required to go to work in a dry area or be transferred to 
another site that is not affected by the inclement weather provided: 

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Transfers 34.4 Employees may be transferred to an area or site not affected by inclement weather if useful work that is within the scope of the employees' skill, competence and training consistent with the classification structure of this agreement is available at that site, provided: · a covered walkway and or adequate protection for the employee and their tools has been provided to access the new site or to access vehicles to transport the employees to the new site; · the new site is under cover and the employees can get to the dry area without going through the rain; · adequate protection for the employee's tools is provided; and · Employees have access to all amenities without having to walk through the rain. 34.5 Where an employee is required to transfer from one site to another, they will be reimbursed the cost of transport at the rate of $0.78 per kilometer. Remaining on Site 34.6 Where, because of inclement weather, the employees are prevented from working and have been sitting in the sheds for: · more than an accumulated total of 4 hours of ordinary time in any 1 day; or · more than 50 percent of the normal afternoon work time after the meal break; or · more than 50 percent of the normal afternoon work time after the meal break; or . more than an accumulated total of one hour during the final 2 hours of the normal workday; or · the reason that they are unable to access the amenities. 34.7 Employees will be entitled to cease work and leave the site for the day and shall be paid in accordance with this clause. Rain at Starting Time or During Breaks 34.8 When the employees are in the sheds, be it at starting time, break time or lunch time, and it is raining, they are to remain in the sheds. 34.9 Employees may be required to go to work in a dry area or be transferred to another site that is not affected by the inclement weather provided: 46 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



• a covered walkway and or adequate protection for the employee and 
their tools has been provided; 

• the sheds are under cover and the employees can get to the dry area 
without going through the rain; and 

• Employees have access to all amenities. 

Employees Required to Work in Inclement Weather 

34.10 The employer may only request an employee work in inclement weather in 
the event of an emergency or issue affecting health and safety on 
site. Employees are only obliged to perform such work as is essential to 
overcome the emergency and to restore an acceptable service and/or to 
secure or make safe as circumstances require. Employees engaged on such 
work will be paid at the rate of double time. 

34.11 Where the employer requires an employee to work in inclement weather, the 
employee will be reimbursed in full the cost of appropriate protective clothing, 
except where the employer provides such protective clothing. 

34.12 If the employee's clothing becomes wet as a result of working in wet weather 
and they do not have a change of dry work clothes, they will be entitled, at 
the completion of the work, to cease work for the day without loss of pay. 

Entitlement to Payments 

34.13 Should employees be sent home or not required to attend work due to 
inclement weather they shall be entitled to payment by their employer for 
ordinary time lost for up to, but not more than 32 hours in every period of 4 
weeks. 

34.14 The following conditions will apply: 

• The first period will commence on the first Monday on or after the 1 
January each year, and subsequent periods will commence at four weekly 
periods thereafter; 

• The employee will be credited with 32 hours at the commencement of 
each four-weekly period. Hours will not accumulate or be carried over; 

• When an employee commences employment during a four-weekly period, 
they will be credited eight hours for each week, or part of a week, that they 
are employed during the four-weekly period; and 

• The number of hours credited to an employee will be reduced by the 
number of hours for which payment is made. 

34.15 Payment under this clause will be weekly. 

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· a covered walkway and or adequate protection for the employee and their tools has been provided; · the sheds are under cover and the employees can get to the dry area without going through the rain; and · Employees have access to all amenities. Employees Required to Work in Inclement Weather 34.10 The employer may only request an employee work in inclement weather in the event of an emergency or issue affecting health and safety on site. Employees are only obliged to perform such work as is essential to overcome the emergency and to restore an acceptable service and/or to secure or make safe as circumstances require. Employees engaged on such work will be paid at the rate of double time. 34.11 Where the employer requires an employee to work in inclement weather, the employee will be reimbursed in full the cost of appropriate protective clothing, except where the employer provides such protective clothing. 34.12 If the employee's clothing becomes wet as a result of working in wet weather and they do not have a change of dry work clothes, they will be entitled, at the completion of the work, to cease work for the day without loss of pay. Entitlement to Payments 34.13 Should employees be sent home or not required to attend work due to inclement weather they shall be entitled to payment by their employer for ordinary time lost for up to, but not more than 32 hours in every period of 4 weeks. 34.14 The following conditions will apply: · The first period will commence on the first Monday on or after the 1 January each year, and subsequent periods will commence at four weekly periods thereafter; . The employee will be credited with 32 hours at the commencement of each four-weekly period. Hours will not accumulate or be carried over; · When an employee commences employment during a four-weekly period, they will be credited eight hours for each week, or part of a week, that they are employed during the four-weekly period; and . The number of hours credited to an employee will be reduced by the number of hours for which payment is made. 34.15 Payment under this clause will be weekly. 47 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



35. 

35.1 

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 

Within 152 Hours worked, all new employees will receive the following 
Protective Clothing: 

(a) Two (2) Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Shirts 
(b) Two (2) Pairs of Trousers or Shorts or Overalls 
(c) One (1) Pair Boots to the value of up to $125.00 
(d) One (1) Jacket 

35.2 Protective Clothing shall be replaced on a fair wear and tear basis. 

35.3 The protective clothing detailed above shall be divided into two issues and 
distributed to employees as a summer and winter issue. 

35.4 Where an employee is required to wear protective clothing other than that 
provided for above and/or use protective equipment as stipulated by an 
applicable law, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of 
such protective clothing and/or equipment. This will not apply where the 
clothing and/or equipment is paid for by the employer. 

35.5 The clothing detailed above can be varied following agreement between the 
employer and the consultative committee. 

36 COMPENSATION FOR TOOLS AND CLOTHING 

36.1 An employee whose clothes, spectacles, hearing aid, or tools have been 
accidentally spoilt by acid, sulphur or other substances will be paid such 
amount to cover the loss as may be agreed upon with their employer. 

36.2 An employee will be reimbursed by the employer to a maximum of $1500 
for loss of tools or clothing by fire or breaking and entering whilst securely 
stored at the employer's direction in a room or building on the employer's 
premises, job or workshop or if the tools are lost or stolen while being 
transported by the employee at the employers' direction, or if the tools are 
accidentally lost over water or if tools are lost or stolen during an 
employee's absence after leaving the job because of injury or illness. An 
employee transporting their own tools will take all reasonable care to 
protect those tools and prevent theft or loss. 

36.3 Where an employee is absent from work because of illness or accident and 
has advised the employer in accordance with clause 30 - Personal leave, 
the employer will ensure that the employee's tools are securely stored 
during his/her absence. In the event that these tools are lost or stolen, 
clause 36.2 applies. 

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35. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 35.1 Within 152 Hours worked, all new employees will receive the following Protective Clothing: (a) Two (2) Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Shirts (b) Two (2) Pairs of Trousers or Shorts or Overalls (c) One (1) Pair Boots to the value of up to $125.00 (d) One (1) Jacket 35.2 Protective Clothing shall be replaced on a fair wear and tear basis. 35.3 The protective clothing detailed above shall be divided into two issues and distributed to employees as a summer and winter issue. 35.4 Where an employee is required to wear protective clothing other than that provided for above and/or use protective equipment as stipulated by an applicable law, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of such protective clothing and/or equipment. This will not apply where the clothing and/or equipment is paid for by the employer. 35.5 The clothing detailed above can be varied following agreement between the employer and the consultative committee. 36 COMPENSATION FOR TOOLS AND CLOTHING 36.1 An employee whose clothes, spectacles, hearing aid, or tools have been accidentally spoilt by acid, sulphur or other substances will be paid such amount to cover the loss as may be agreed upon with their employer. 36.2 An employee will be reimbursed by the employer to a maximum of $1500 for loss of tools or clothing by fire or breaking and entering whilst securely stored at the employer's direction in a room or building on the employer's premises, job or workshop or if the tools are lost or stolen while being transported by the employee at the employers' direction, or if the tools are accidentally lost over water or if tools are lost or stolen during an employee's absence after leaving the job because of injury or illness. An employee transporting their own tools will take all reasonable care to protect those tools and prevent theft or loss. 36.3 Where an employee is absent from work because of illness or accident and has advised the employer in accordance with clause 30 - Personal leave, the employer will ensure that the employee's tools are securely stored during his/her absence. In the event that these tools are lost or stolen, clause 36.2 applies. 48 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



36.4 When the employer requires an employee to wear spectacles with 
toughened glass lenses the employer will pay for the toughening process or 
the cost of the new lenses. 

36.5 For the purposes of this clause: 

(a) Only tools used by the employee in the course of their employment will 
be covered by this clause. In that regard a list of tools appropriate for 
this purpose is contained at Appendix 5. 

(b) The employee will, if requested to do so, furnish the employer with a list 
of tools so used. 

(c) Reimbursement will be at the current replacement value of new tools of 
the same or comparable quality. 

(d) The employee will report any theft to the company and the police prior 
to making a claim on the employer for replacement of stolen tools. 

37 PRESENTING FOR WORK BUT NOT REQUIRED 

An employee, if engaged and presenting for work to commence 
employment and not being required will be entitled to at least eight hours' 
work or payment therefore at ordinary rates, plus the appropriate allowance 
prescribed by clause 14 - Travel Allowance. This clause will not apply if 
the services of an employee are not required by reason of inclement 
weather in which case the provisions of clause 34 - Inclement Weather, will 
apply. 

38. LEAVE TO DEAL WITH FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

38.1 This clause applies to all employees, including casuals. 

38.2 Definitions: 

In this clause: 

Family and domestic violence means violent, threatening or other abusive 
behaviour by a family member of an employee that seeks to coerce or 
control the employee and that causes them harm or to be fearful. 

Family Member Means: 

(i) a spouse, de facto partner, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or 
sibling of the employee; or 

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(ii) a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of a spouse or de 
facto partner of the employee; or 

(iii) a person related to the employee according to Aboriginal or Torres 
Strait Islander kinship rules. 

A reference to a spouse or de facto partner in the definition of family member 
in clause 38.2(a) includes a former spouse or de facto partner. 

38.3 Entitlement To Unpaid Leave 

An employee is entitled to 5 days' unpaid leave to deal with family and 
domestic violence, as follows: 

(a) the leave is available in full at the start of each 12 month period of the 
employee's employment; and 

(b) the leave does not accumulate from year to year; and 

(c) is available in full to part-time and casual employees. 

Note: 

1. A period of leave to deal with family and domestic violence may be 
less than a day by agreement between the employee and the 
employer. 

2. The employer and employee may agree that the employee may 
take more than 5 days' unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic 
violence. 

38.4 Taking Unpaid Leave 

An employee may take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic 
violence if the employee: 

(a) is experiencing family and domestic violence; and 

(b) needs to do something to deal with the impact of the family and 
domestic violence and it is impractical for the employee to do that 
thing outside their ordinary hours of work. 

Note: The reasons for which an employee may take leave include making 
arrangements for their safety or the safety of a family member (including 
relocation), attending urgent court hearings, or accessing police services. 

38.5 Service And Continuity 

The time an employee is on unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence 
does not count as service but does not break the employee's continuity of service. 

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(ii) a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of a spouse or de facto partner of the employee; or (iii) a person related to the employee according to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander kinship rules. A reference to a spouse or de facto partner in the definition of family member in clause 38.2(a) includes a former spouse or de facto partner. 38.3 Entitlement To Unpaid Leave An employee is entitled to 5 days' unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence, as follows: (a) the leave is available in full at the start of each 12 month period of the employee's employment; and (b) the leave does not accumulate from year to year; and (c) is available in full to part-time and casual employees. Note: 1. A period of leave to deal with family and domestic violence may be less than a day by agreement between the employee and the employer. 2. The employer and employee may agree that the employee may take more than 5 days' unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence. 38.4 Taking Unpaid Leave An employee may take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence if the employee: (a) is experiencing family and domestic violence; and (b) needs to do something to deal with the impact of the family and domestic violence and it is impractical for the employee to do that thing outside their ordinary hours of work. Note: The reasons for which an employee may take leave include making arrangements for their safety or the safety of a family member (including relocation), attending urgent court hearings, or accessing police services. 38.5 Service And Continuity The time an employee is on unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence does not count as service but does not break the employee's continuity of service. 50 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



38.6 Notice And Evidence Requirements 

(a) Notice An employee must give their employer notice of the taking of 
leave by the employee under clause 38. The notice: 

(i) must be given to the employer as soon as practicable (which may be 
a time after the leave has started); and 

(ii) must advise the employer of the period, or expected period, of the 
leave. 

(b) Evidence 

An employee who has given their employer notice of the taking of leave 
under clause 38 must, if required by the employer, give the employer 
evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person that the leave is taken for 
the purpose specified in clause 38.4. 

38.7 Note: 

Depending on the circumstances such evidence may include a document 
issued by the police service, a court or a family violence support service, or 
a statutory declaration. 

38.8 Confidentiality 

39. 

39.1 

Employers must take steps to ensure information concerning any notice an 
employee has given, or evidence an employee has provided under clause 
38.6 is treated confidentially, as far as it is reasonably practicable to do so. 

Nothing in clause 38 prevents an employer from disclosing information 
provided by an employee if the disclosure is required by an Australian law 
or is necessary to protect the life, health or safety of the employee or 
another person. 

Note: Violence is sensitive and if mishandled can have adverse 
consequences for the employee. Employers should consult with such 
employees regarding the handling of this information. 

Compliance 

An employee is not entitled to take leave under clause 38 unless the 
employee complies with clause 38. 

DISPUTES SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES 

A major objective of this Agreement is to eliminate lost time and/or 
production arising out of disputes or grievances. Disputes over any work 
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38.6 Notice And Evidence Requirements (a) Notice An employee must give their employer notice of the taking of leave by the employee under clause 38. The notice: (i) must be given to the employer as soon as practicable (which may be a time after the leave has started); and (ii) must advise the employer of the period, or expected period, of the leave. (b) Evidence An employee who has given their employer notice of the taking of leave under clause 38 must, if required by the employer, give the employer evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person that the leave is taken for the purpose specified in clause 38.4. 38.7 Note: Depending on the circumstances such evidence may include a document issued by the police service, a court or a family violence support service, or a statutory declaration. 38.8 Confidentiality Employers must take steps to ensure information concerning any notice an employee has given, or evidence an employee has provided under clause 38.6 is treated confidentially, as far as it is reasonably practicable to do so. Nothing in clause 38 prevents an employer from disclosing information provided by an employee if the disclosure is required by an Australian law or is necessary to protect the life, health or safety of the employee or another person. Note: Violence is sensitive and if mishandled can have adverse consequences for the employee. Employers should consult with such employees regarding the handling of this information. Compliance An employee is not entitled to take leave under clause 38 unless the employee complies with clause 38. 39. DISPUTES SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES 39.1 A major objective of this Agreement is to eliminate lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. Disputes over any work related or industrial matter or any matters arising out of the operation of the 51 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



Agreement or disputes concerning the National Employment Standards or 
incidental to the operation of the Agreement should be dealt with as close 
to its source as possible. Disputes over matters arising from this Agreement 
or disputes concerning the National Employment Standards (or any other 
dispute related to the employment relationship) shall be dealt with 
according to the following procedure. 

39.2 In the event of any work-related grievance arising between the Enterprise 
and an employee or employees, the matter shall be dealt with in the 
following manner where at each step an employee may be represented 
including for the purposes of a formal determination procedure by the Fair 
Work Commission: 

(a) The matter shall be first submitted by the employee/s or his/her 
employee representative or other representative to the site 
foreperson, supervisor or the other appropriate site representative of 
the Enterprise, and if not settled, to a more senior Enterprise 
representative. 

(b) Alternatively, the Enterprise may submit an issue to the employee/s 
who may seek the assistance and involvement of the employee 
representative or other representative. 

(c) Work shall continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, 
bans and/or limitations while these procedures are being followed. 
The pre-dispute status quo shall prevail while the matter is being dealt 
with in accordance with this procedure. 

(d) If still not resolved, there may be discussions between the relevant 
Employee Representative official (if requested by the employee/s), or 
other representative of the employee, and senior Enterprise 
representative. 

(e) The relevant Employee Representative commits to make him/herself 
available to be involved at any stage of the procedure as required, or 
in respect of any potential dispute. 

(f) Either party may, refer the matter to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) 
for review. The FWC may exercise its conciliation and/or arbitration 
powers in such review. 

39.3 This procedure shall be followed in good faith without unreasonable delay. 

39.4 If any party fails or refuses to follow any step of this procedure the non­
breaching party will not be obligated to continue through the remaining 
steps of the procedure and may immediately seek relief by application to 
the FWC. 

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Agreement or disputes concerning the National Employment Standards or incidental to the operation of the Agreement should be dealt with as close to its source as possible. Disputes over matters arising from this Agreement or disputes concerning the National Employment Standards (or any other dispute related to the employment relationship) shall be dealt with according to the following procedure. 39.2 In the event of any work-related grievance arising between the Enterprise and an employee or employees, the matter shall be dealt with in the following manner where at each step an employee may be represented including for the purposes of a formal determination procedure by the Fair Work Commission: (a) The matter shall be first submitted by the employee/s or his/her employee representative or other representative to the site foreperson, supervisor or the other appropriate site representative of the Enterprise, and if not settled, to a more senior Enterprise representative. (b) Alternatively, the Enterprise may submit an issue to the employee/s who may seek the assistance and involvement of the employee representative or other representative. (c) Work shall continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations while these procedures are being followed. The pre-dispute status quo shall prevail while the matter is being dealt with in accordance with this procedure. (d) If still not resolved, there may be discussions between the relevant Employee Representative official (if requested by the employee/s), or other representative of the employee, and senior Enterprise representative. (e) The relevant Employee Representative commits to make him/herself available to be involved at any stage of the procedure as required, or in respect of any potential dispute. (f) Either party may, refer the matter to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for review. The FWC may exercise its conciliation and/or arbitration powers in such review. 39.3 This procedure shall be followed in good faith without unreasonable delay. 39.4 If any party fails or refuses to follow any step of this procedure the non- breaching party will not be obligated to continue through the remaining steps of the procedure and may immediately seek relief by application to the FWC. 52 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



39.5 Conciliation 

(a) The person(s) who raised the dispute, or his or her expressly 
nominated representative (organisation or agent), may refer the 
dispute to the FWC for private conciliation. 

(b) Before the process commences the FWC may confer with the 
parties informally about matters of procedure, such as: 

i. the presentation of each side's position (whether oral or in 
writing); 

ii. confidentiality requirements; 

iii. representation at the private conciliation; 

iv. timing, location and duration of the conciliation; 

v. whether a telephone conference is all that is needed in the first 
instance; and 

vi. any further particulars about the FWC's role in relation to 
establishing procedures. 

(c) Subject to the preceding clause, it is agreed that the FWC will 
observe confidentiality about all aspects of the dispute, and, 
consistent with its expected role to this point, may do such things 
as: 

i. help the parties identify and define the matters in dispute; 

ii. help the parties to develop a procedure which is aimed at 
achieving resolution of the dispute quickly, fairly and cost­
effectively; 

iii. where appropriate, suggest particular dispute resolution 
techniques for individual issues aimed at narrowing the matters 
in dispute quickly, fairly and cost-effectively; and 

iv. act as the facilitator of direct negotiations between the parties. 

(d) The parties further agree that during the conciliation, the FWC may, at 
its discretion, discuss the matter(s) in dispute privately with any of the 
parties to the dispute or their representatives. The FWC shall keep 
confidential the content of any such discussion and shall not expressly 
or impliedly convey the content of such discussion (or part thereof) 
unless specifically authorised to do so. 

(e) If the FWC is of the view that having completed the above process the 
matter(s) in dispute remains unresolved, it may: 

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39.5 Conciliation (a) The person(s) who raised the dispute, or his or her expressly nominated representative (organisation or agent), may refer the dispute to the FWC for private conciliation. (b) Before the process commences the FWC may confer with the parties informally about matters of procedure, such as: .the presentation of each side's position (whether oral or in writing); ii. confidentiality requirements; iii. representation at the private conciliation; iv. timing, location and duration of the conciliation; v. whether a telephone conference is all that is needed in the first instance; and vi. any further particulars about the FWC's role in relation to establishing procedures. (c) Subject to the preceding clause, it is agreed that the FWC will observe confidentiality about all aspects of the dispute, and, consistent with its expected role to this point, may do such things as. i. help the parties identify and define the matters in dispute; ii. help the parties to develop a procedure which is aimed at achieving resolution of the dispute quickly, fairly and cost- effectively; iii. where appropriate, suggest particular dispute resolution techniques for individual issues aimed at narrowing the matters in dispute quickly, fairly and cost-effectively; and iv. act as the facilitator of direct negotiations between the parties. (d) The parties further agree that during the conciliation, the FWC may, at its discretion, discuss the matter(s) in dispute privately with any of the parties to the dispute or their representatives. The FWC shall keep confidential the content of any such discussion and shall not expressly or impliedly convey the content of such discussion (or part thereof) unless specifically authorised to do so. (e) If the FWC is of the view that having completed the above process the matter(s) in dispute remains unresolved, it may: 53 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



i. make suggestions for resolution of the dispute; 

ii. express opinions as to what would constitute a reasonable 
resolution of the dispute, or any part thereof; or 

iii. if the matter in dispute is not resolved, it may within seven (7) days 
of notice of termination provide a written report to the parties 
expressing the FWC's opinion of what would constitute a 
reasonable resolution of the dispute, or any part thereof. 

(f) Any function performed by the FWC in this regard is advisory only and 
is not binding upon the parties. 

39.6 Formal Determination 

(a) If the matter(s) in dispute remain unresolved the FWC may make a 
formal determination. 

(b) The FWC, in making its formal determination, will ensure that the 
formal determination be consistent with the "Code for the Tendering 
and Performance of Building Work 2016". 

(c) The parties agree to abide by the determination. 

(d) An employee/s may be represented for the purposes of a formal 
determination procedure by the Fair Work Commission. 

(e) Before making its determination the FWC will give the parties an 
opportunity to be heard formally on the matter(s) in dispute. In 
making its determination the FWC will only have regard to the 
materials, including witness evidence, and submissions put before 
it at the hearing and will disregard any admissions, concessions, 
offers or claims made in mediation. 

(f) The FWC can make and issue directions in relation to the 
process leading to its determination and the parties will abide by 
those directions. 

(g) The FWC will provide the determination in writing to the parties as 
quickly as practicable after hearing the parties. A determination of 
the disputed matter or matters will not constitute an order by the 
FWC under the Fair Work Act 2009. 

39.7 This procedure shall be followed in good faith without unreasonable delay. 

39.8 If any party fails or refuses to follow any step of this procedure the non­
breaching party will not be obligated to continue through the remaining 
steps of the procedure and may immediately seek relief by application to 
the FWC. 

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i. make suggestions for resolution of the dispute; ii. express opinions as to what would constitute a reasonable resolution of the dispute, or any part thereof; or iii. if the matter in dispute is not resolved, it may within seven (7) days of notice of termination provide a written report to the parties expressing the FWC's opinion of what would constitute a reasonable resolution of the dispute, or any part thereof. (f) Any function performed by the FWC in this regard is advisory only and is not binding upon the parties. 39.6 Formal Determination (a) If the matter(s) in dispute remain unresolved the FWC may make a formal determination. (b) The FWC, in making its formal determination, will ensure that the formal determination be consistent with the "Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016". (c) The parties agree to abide by the determination. (d) An employee/s may be represented for the purposes of a formal determination procedure by the Fair Work Commission. (e) Before making its determination the FWC will give the parties an opportunity to be heard formally on the matter(s) in dispute. In making its determination the FWC will only have regard to the materials, including witness evidence, and submissions put before it at the hearing and will disregard any admissions, concessions, offers or claims made in mediation. (f) The FWC can make and issue directions in relation to the process leading to its determination and the parties will abide by those directions. (g) The FWC will provide the determination in writing to the parties as quickly as practicable after hearing the parties. A determination of the disputed matter or matters will not constitute an order by the FWC under the Fair Work Act 2009. 39.7 This procedure shall be followed in good faith without unreasonable delay. 39.8 If any party fails or refuses to follow any step of this procedure the non- breaching party will not be obligated to continue through the remaining steps of the procedure and may immediately seek relief by application to the FWC. 54 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



40. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION 

40.1 It is the intention of the parties to this Agreement to achieve the principal 
object in s3 (e) of the Fair Work Act 2009 through respecting and valuing the 
diversity of the workforce by helping to prevent and eliminate discrimination 
on the basis of race, colour, sex preference, age, physical or mental 
disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political 
opinion, national extraction or social origin. 

40.2 Accordingly, in fulfilling their obligations under the settlement of disputes 
clause, the respondents must make every endeavour to ensure that neither 
the agreement provisions nor their operation are directly or indirectly 
discriminatory in their effects. 

40.3 Nothing in this clause is to be taken to affect any different treatment (or 
treatment having different effects) which is specifically exempted under the 
Commonwealth Anti-Discrimination Legislation; 

41. POSTING OF AGREEMENT 

42. 

42.1 

42.2 

42.3 

42.4 

A copy of this Agreement and the NES will be kept by the employer in a 
prominent place on the employer's premises where it is readily accessible 
to employees. 

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY 

The terms of the Agreement may be varied by an individual flexibility 
arrangement ("IFA"). 

The Employer will not make an IFA unless the following conditions are 
satisfied: 

The IFA must be about matters that would be permitted matters if the 
arrangement were an enterprise agreement; 

The IFA must not include a term that would be an unlawful term if the 
arrangement were an enterprise agreement; 

42.5 The IFA must be genuinely agreed to by the employer and the employee; 

42.6 The IFA must result in the employee being better off overall than the 
employee would have been if no individual flexibility arrangement were 
agreed to. 

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40. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION 40.1 It is the intention of the parties to this Agreement to achieve the principal object in s3 (e) of the Fair Work Act 2009 through respecting and valuing the diversity of the workforce by helping to prevent and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex preference, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin. 40.2 Accordingly, in fulfilling their obligations under the settlement of disputes clause, the respondents must make every endeavour to ensure that neither the agreement provisions nor their operation are directly or indirectly discriminatory in their effects. 40.3 Nothing in this clause is to be taken to affect any different treatment (or treatment having different effects) which is specifically exempted under the Commonwealth Anti-Discrimination Legislation; 41. POSTING OF AGREEMENT A copy of this Agreement and the NES will be kept by the employer in a prominent place on the employer's premises where it is readily accessible to employees. 42. WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY 42.1 The terms of the Agreement may be varied by an individual flexibility arrangement ("IFA"). 42.2 The Employer will not make an IFA unless the following conditions are satisfied: 42.3 The IFA must be about matters that would be permitted matters if the arrangement were an enterprise agreement; 42.4 The IFA must not include a term that would be an unlawful term if the arrangement were an enterprise agreement; 42.5 The IFA must be genuinely agreed to by the employer and the employee; 42.6 The IFA must result in the employee being better off overall than the employee would have been if no individual flexibility arrangement were agreed to. 42.7 The IFA must be able to be terminated: 55 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



42.8 by either the employee, or the employer, giving written notice of not more 
than 28 days; or 

42.9 by the employee and the employer at any time if they agree, in writing, to 
the termination. 

42.10 The IFA must be in writing and signed: 

42.11 in all cases by the employee and the employer; and 

42.12 if the employee is under 18 by a parent or guardian of the employee; and 

42.13 The IFA must be given to the employee within 14 days after it is agreed to. 

43. MODEL CONSULTATION CLAUSE 

43.1 This term applies if the employer: 

(a) has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to 
production, program, organisation, structure or technology in 
relation to its enterprise that is likely to have a significant effect on 
the employees; or 

(b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary 
hours of work of employees. 

Major Change 

43.2 For a major change referred to in paragraph 43.1 (a): 

(a) the employer must notify the relevant employees of the decision to 
introduce the major change; and 

(b) subclauses 43.3 to 43.9 apply. 

43.3 The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the 
procedures in this term. 

43.4 If: 

(a) relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a 
representative for the purposes of consultation; and 

(b) the employee or employees advise the employer of the identity of the 
representative; 

the employer must recognise the representative. 

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42.8 by either the employee, or the employer, giving written notice of not more than 28 days; or 42.9 by the employee and the employer at any time if they agree, in writing, to the termination. 42.10 The IFA must be in writing and signed: 42.11 in all cases by the employee and the employer; and 42.12 if the employee is under 18 by a parent or guardian of the employee; and 42.13 The IFA must be given to the employee within 14 days after it is agreed to. 43. MODEL CONSULTATION CLAUSE 43.1 This term applies if the employer: (a) has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to its enterprise that is likely to have a significant effect on the employees; or (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees. Major Change 43.2 For a major change referred to in paragraph 43.1(a): (a) the employer must notify the relevant employees of the decision to introduce the major change; and (b) subclauses 43.3 to 43.9 apply. 43.3 The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term. 43.4 If: (a) relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and (b) the employee or employees advise the employer of the identity of the representative; the employer must recognise the representative. 43.5 As soon as practicable after making its decision, the employer must: 56 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



(a) discuss with the relevant employees: 

(i) the introduction of the change; and 

(ii) the effect the change is likely to have on the employees; and 

(iii) measures the employer is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse 
effect of the change on the employees; and 

(b) for the purposes of the discussion-provide, in writing, to the 
relevant employees: 

(i) all relevant information about the change including the nature of 
the change proposed; and 

(ii) information about the expected effects of the change on the 
employees; and 

(iii) any other matters likely to affect the employees. 

43.6 However, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or 
commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees. 

43. 7 The employer must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters 
raised about the major change by the relevant employees. 

43.8 If a term in this agreement provides for a major change to production, 
program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the enterprise 
of the employer, the requirements set out in paragraph 43.2(a) and 
subclauses 43.3 and 43.5 are taken not to apply. 

43.9 In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on 
employees if it results in: 

(a) the termination of the employment of employees; or 

(b) major change to the composition, operation or size of the employer's 
workforce or to the skills required of employees; or 

(c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities 
for promotion or tenure); or 

(d) the alteration of hours of work; or 

(e) the need to retrain employees; or 

(f) the need to relocate employees to another workplace; or 

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(a) discuss with the relevant employees: (i) the introduction of the change; and (ii) the effect the change is likely to have on the employees; and (iii) measures the employer is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the employees; and (b) for the purposes of the discussion-provide, in writing, to the relevant employees: (i) all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and (ii) information about the expected effects of the change on the employees; and (iii) any other matters likely to affect the employees. 43.6 However, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees. 43.7 The employer must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the relevant employees. 43.8 If a term in this agreement provides for a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the enterprise of the employer, the requirements set out in paragraph 43.2(a) and subclauses 43.3 and 43.5 are taken not to apply. 43.9 In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on employees if it results in: (a) the termination of the employment of employees; or (b) major change to the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or to the skills required of employees; or (c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or (d) the alteration of hours of work; or (e) the need to retrain employees; or (f) the need to relocate employees to another workplace; or (g) the restructuring of jobs. 57 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



43.10 

Change to Regular Roster or Ordinary Hours of Work 

For a change referred to in paragraph 43.1 (b): 

(a) the employer must notify the relevant employees of the proposed 
change;and 

(b) subclauses 43.11 to 43.15 apply. 

43.11 The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of 
the procedures in this term. 

43.12 If: 

(a) a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a 
representative for the purposes of consultation; and 

(b) the employee or employees advise the employer of the identity of the 
representative; 

the employer must recognise the representative. 

43.13 As soon as practicable after proposing to introduce the change, the 
employer must: 

(a) discuss with the relevant employees the introduction of the change; and 

(b) for the purposes of the discussion-provide to the relevant employees: 

(i) all relevant information about the change, including the nature of the 
change;and 

(ii) information about what the employer reasonably believes will be the 
effects of the change on the employees; and 

(iii) information about any other matters that the employer reasonably 
believes are likely to affect the employees; and 

(c) invite the relevant employees to give their views about the impact of the 
change (including any impact in relation to their family or caring 
responsibilities). 

43.14 However, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or 
commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees. 

43.15 The employer must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters 
raised about the change by the relevant employees. 

43.16 lnthisterm: 

relevant employees mean the employees who may be affected by a change 
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44. SHAM CONTRACTING 

44.1 The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that sham contracting has the 
potential to undermine fair employment practices, erode employee 
entitlements and affect the job security of employees covered by this 
Agreement. A sham contracting arrangement includes where an employer 
attempts to disguise an employment relationship as an independent 
contracting arrangement. This is usually done for the purposes of avoiding 
for employee entitlements. 

44.2 Sham contracting means sham arrangements as described in Part 3-1, 
Division 6 of the Fair Work Act. 

44.3 In this clause, "Sham Contracting" is where; 

a) An employer employs, or proposes to employ, an individual, representing 
to the individual that the contract of employment under which the 
individual is, or would be, employed by the employer is a contract for 
services under which the individual performs, or would perform, work as 
an independent contractor. 

b) An employer dismisses, or threatens to dismiss, an individual who is an 
employee of the employer and performs particular work for the employer 
in order to engage the individual as an independent contractor to perform 
the same, or substantially the same, work under a contract for services; 
or 

c) An employer employs, or has at any time employed, an individual to 
perform particular work makes a statement that the employer knows is 
false in order to persuade or influence the individual to enter into a 
contract for services under which the individual will perform, as an 
independent contractor, the same, or substantially the same, work for the 
employer. 

44.4 Clause 44.3a does not apply if the employer proves that, when the 
representation was made, the employer did not know and was not reckless 
as to whether the contract was a contract of employment rather than a 
contract for services. 

44.5 Any use of sham contracting is a breach of this agreement. 

44.6 Where a sham contracting arrangement has been reasonably alleged and 
is unable to be resolved at the workplace level, any party may refer the 
allegation directly to the FWC for conciliation and/or resolution under clause 
44.5 of this agreement. All parties will cooperate with the requests of the 
FWC including requests to provide substantiating information or 
undertaking an independent audit of their arrangements. For the avoidance 
of doubt, an effected employee may appoint a representative in relation to 
such matters. 

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44. SHAM CONTRACTING 44.1 The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that sham contracting has the potential to undermine fair employment practices, erode employee entitlements and affect the job security of employees covered by this Agreement. A sham contracting arrangement includes where an employer attempts to disguise an employment relationship as an independent contracting arrangement. This is usually done for the purposes of avoiding for employee entitlements. 44.2 Sham contracting means sham arrangements as described in Part 3-1, Division 6 of the Fair Work Act. 44.3 In this clause, "Sham Contracting" is where; a) An employer employs, or proposes to employ, an individual, representing to the individual that the contract of employment under which the individual is, or would be, employed by the employer is a contract for services under which the individual performs, or would perform, work as an independent contractor. b) An employer dismisses, or threatens to dismiss, an individual who is an employee of the employer and performs particular work for the employer in order to engage the individual as an independent contractor to perform the same, or substantially the same, work under a contract for services; or c) An employer employs, or has at any time employed, an individual to perform particular work makes a statement that the employer knows is false in order to persuade or influence the individual to enter into a contract for services under which the individual will perform, as an independent contractor, the same, or substantially the same, work for the employer. 44.4 Clause 44.3a does not apply if the employer proves that, when the representation was made, the employer did not know and was not reckless as to whether the contract was a contract of employment rather than a contract for services. 44.5 Any use of sham contracting is a breach of this agreement. 44.6 Where a sham contracting arrangement has been reasonably alleged and is unable to be resolved at the workplace level, any party may refer the allegation directly to the FWC for conciliation and/or resolution under clause 44.5 of this agreement. All parties will cooperate with the requests of the FWC including requests to provide substantiating information or undertaking an independent audit of their arrangements. For the avoidance of doubt, an effected employee may appoint a representative in relation to such matters. 59 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



44. 7 Where the sham contracting allegation exists on the employers' project or 
workplace, the employer will make itself available to assist in the dispute 
resolution procedure. 

44.8 Where it is agreed or determined by the FWC that a sham contract was in 
place and the person was in fact an employee under this agreement, the 
calculation for backpay will be calculated on the basis of the hourly rate 
contained in this agreement plus site allowance and an additional 85% 
loading to cover entitlements other than CBUS and ACIRT. Any difference 
between the hourly rate paid to the employee, plus CBUS and ACIRT will 
form the settlement for the breach of this clause. The affected employee will 
be re-inducted and fully informed of their entitlements under this agreement 
and the FWA. 

44.9 The employer must ensure that a person engaged to undertake work as an 
employee or as an independent contractor is lawfully entitled to be so 
engaged under Australian law. 

45. CODE COMPLIANCE/ SEVERABILITY 

In the event that a provision of this Agreement is deemed as being non­
compliant with the Code, the parties will take all necessary and reasonable 
steps to vary the Agreement so that the non-compliant provision of the 
Agreement is Code compliant. 

Actions taken by a party under this clause are not an extra claim. 

Severability: 

It is the intention of those covered by this Agreement that the Agreement 
contains only permitted matters under the Fair Work Act 2009. 

The severance of any term of this Agreement that is, in whole, or in part, of 
no effect by virtue of the operation of s 253 of the Fair Work Act shall not be 
taken to affect the binding force and effect of the remainder of the 
Agreement. 

To the extent it is possible, all terms should be interpreted in a manner that 
would make them permitted matters. 

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44.7 Where the sham contracting allegation exists on the employers' project or workplace, the employer will make itself available to assist in the dispute resolution procedure. 44.8 Where it is agreed or determined by the FWC that a sham contract was in place and the person was in fact an employee under this agreement, the calculation for backpay will be calculated on the basis of the hourly rate contained in this agreement plus site allowance and an additional 85% loading to cover entitlements other than CBUS and ACIRT. Any difference between the hourly rate paid to the employee, plus CBUS and ACIRT will form the settlement for the breach of this clause. The affected employee will be re-inducted and fully informed of their entitlements under this agreement and the FWA. 44.9 The employer must ensure that a person engaged to undertake work as an employee or as an independent contractor is lawfully entitled to be so engaged under Australian law. 45. CODE COMPLIANCE / SEVERABILITY In the event that a provision of this Agreement is deemed as being non- compliant with the Code, the parties will take all necessary and reasonable steps to vary the Agreement so that the non-compliant provision of the Agreement is Code compliant. Actions taken by a party under this clause are not an extra claim. Severability: It is the intention of those covered by this Agreement that the Agreement contains only permitted matters under the Fair Work Act 2009. The severance of any term of this Agreement that is, in whole, or in part, of no effect by virtue of the operation of s 253 of the Fair Work Act shall not be taken to affect the binding force and effect of the remainder of the Agreement. To the extent it is possible, all terms should be interpreted in a manner that would make them permitted matters. 60 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



46. HEAT POLICY 

The parties recognise the risk to worker health caused by exposure to 
high temperatures in the work environment. To reduce the potential for 
heat related illness, the parties agree to the following heat policy. 

Workers should be alerted to possible extreme or excess heat 
conditions by the Company, HSR and/or the WHS Committee before 
commencing work or as soon as practicable after work commences. 

Once the temperature reaches 35 degrees, there will be an orderly 
cessation of work and preparations for safe completions of critical 
tasks currently under way. 

During periods of hot weather, if there are areas of the workplace that 
are below 35°, work shall continue as normal. Workers will walk a 
reasonable distance through the open to and from amenities, provided 
it does not pose a serious threat to their health or safety. 

46.1 Monitoring of Temperature 

Temperatures shall be measured on site by a temperature gauge 
compliant to Australian Standards and located as agreed by the HSR 
and the WHS Committee. 

Temperatures shall be monitored during the course of the day by the 
Company and the HSR. 

If gauges are not available - or malfunction, readings shall be taken 
from the nearest 
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather station. 

46.2 Humidity 

Humidity creates a significant risk to workers' health and safety. 
Consultation with workers must take place when humidity exceeds 75% to 
assess all risks associated with the work being performed. Things taken 
into account shall include: 

• Monitoring and improving air flow/ventilation; 
• The health/medical conditions of individual workers; 
• Rescheduling work so that tasks are performed in cooler, less 

humid parts of the day; 
• Job rotation to reduce the amount of direct exposure to humidity; 
• Provision of temporary shade and electric fans; 
• Scheduled hourly drink breaks of approximately 5-10 minutes in 

shade; 
• Provision of cool drinking water; 
• Provision of extra and regular work breaks in cooler areas (i.e. Air­

conditioned site sheds); 
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46. HEAT POLICY The parties recognise the risk to worker health caused by exposure to high temperatures in the work environment. To reduce the potential for heat related illness, the parties agree to the following heat policy. Workers should be alerted to possible extreme or excess heat conditions by the Company, HSR and/or the WHS Committee before commencing work or as soon as practicable after work commences. Once the temperature reaches 35 degrees, there will be an orderly cessation of work and preparations for safe completions of critical tasks currently under way. During periods of hot weather, if there are areas of the workplace that are below 35º, work shall continue as normal. Workers will walk a reasonable distance through the open to and from amenities, provided it does not pose a serious threat to their health or safety. 46.1 Monitoring of Temperature Temperatures shall be measured on site by a temperature gauge compliant to Australian Standards and located as agreed by the HSR and the WHS Committee. Temperatures shall be monitored during the course of the day by the Company and the HSR. If gauges are not available - or malfunction, readings shall be taken from the nearest Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather station. 46.2 Humidity Humidity creates a significant risk to workers' health and safety. Consultation with workers must take place when humidity exceeds 75% to assess all risks associated with the work being performed. Things taken into account shall include: · Monitoring and improving air flow/ventilation; · The health/medical conditions of individual workers; · Rescheduling work so that tasks are performed in cooler, less humid parts of the day; · Job rotation to reduce the amount of direct exposure to humidity; · Provision of temporary shade and electric fans; · Scheduled hourly drink breaks of approximately 5-10 minutes in shade; · Provision of cool drinking water; · Provision of extra and regular work breaks in cooler areas (i.e. Air- conditioned site sheds); 61 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



• Use of mechanical aids to reduce physical exertion; and 
• Adequate supervision. 

46.3 Guide to Heat Stress symptoms 

Heat illness covers a range of medical conditions that can arise when the 
body is unable to properly cope with working in heat. These conditions 
include: 

• Heat stroke - a life threatening condition that requires immediate 
first aid and medical attention; 

• Fainting; 
• Heat exhaustion I fatigue; 
• Heat cramps; 
• Rashes (also called prickly heat); and 
• Magnifying of pre-existing illnesses and conditions. 

Signs and symptoms of heat illness include feeling sick, nauseous, dizzy or 
weak. Clumsiness collapse and convulsions may also be experienced as a 
result of heat illness. Workers with these signs or symptoms need to seek 
immediate medical attention. 

46.4 Control Measures 

The following control measures shall be employed on site to prevent the 
effects of Heat Stress: 

• Workers shall have easy access to cool, clean drinking water; 
• Caffeinated drinks should be avoided as they promote 

dehydration; 
• Mist busters will be deployed for dust suppression and aid in 

worker comfort in earthworks zones; 
• Physical activity/tasks reduced where possible; 
• Rotation of workers; 
• Work in cooler parts of the day; 
• Utilise Shaded areas; 
• Reduction of PPE, where permissible; 
• Wear light clothing under coveralls; 
• Individuals should seek medical advice on the effect of medication 

being taken and communicate with the Company and/or the HSR 
if they believe necessary; 

• In addition, rest breaks as needed by an individual. Individuals 
should not be discouraged from taking needed rest breaks; 

• It is expected mandated breaks of "smoko" and lunch be adhered 
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· Use of mechanical aids to reduce physical exertion; and · Adequate supervision. 46.3 Guide to Heat Stress symptoms Heat illness covers a range of medical conditions that can arise when the body is unable to properly cope with working in heat. These conditions include: . Heat stroke - a life threatening condition that requires immediate first aid and medical attention; Fainting; Heat exhaustion I fatigue; Heat cramps; Rashes (also called prickly heat); and Magnifying of pre-existing illnesses and conditions. Signs and symptoms of heat illness include feeling sick, nauseous, dizzy or weak. Clumsiness collapse and convulsions may also be experienced as a result of heat illness. Workers with these signs or symptoms need to seek immediate medical attention. 46.4 Control Measures The following control measures shall be employed on site to prevent the effects of Heat Stress: Workers shall have easy access to cool, clean drinking water; . Caffeinated drinks should be avoided as they promote dehydration; . Mist busters will be deployed for dust suppression and aid in worker comfort in earthworks zones; Physical activity/tasks reduced where possible; Rotation of workers; Work in cooler parts of the day; Utilise Shaded areas; Reduction of PPE, where permissible; Wear light clothing under coveralls; . Individuals should seek medical advice on the effect of medication being taken and communicate with the Company and/or the HSR if they believe necessary; In addition, rest breaks as needed by an individual. Individuals should not be discouraged from taking needed rest breaks; It is expected mandated breaks of "smoko" and lunch be adhered to; and Training. 62 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



46.5 Incident Response/ First Aid 

Employees experiencing symptoms of heat stress must report to the first 
aid shed and receive medical attention. If unable to walk to the shed, 
normal first aid procedures will apply. 

46. 7 Incident Reporting 

All heat related incidents are to be reported to the Company and the PCBU. 
After any reported heat related incident, the Company shall immediately 
advise the HSR, site WHS Committee and the PCBU. 

The Company must advise the HSR, site WHS Committee and PCBU of 
any lost time injuries, discomfort or related complaints and absenteeism 
related to heat. 

46.8 Training 

All workers will be trained in mitigating and recognising heat stress illness 
symptoms, in themselves and others. With refresher training to take place 
annually. 
First Aiders need to be specifically trained in responding to heat related 
incidences. 
Training shall be provided by a suitably qualified organisation. 

46.9 Sun Safe Tips 

In addition to the effects of heat, skin cancers are a major concern for 
workers in the industry. The company shall ensure the following principles 
are implemented: 

• Employees are provided with and wear a broad brim hard hat attachment 
including neck flap; 

• Employees are provided with and wear light coloured, long-sleeved 
collared shirts with a minimum UPF of 50+; 

• Employees are provided with and wear long trousers or shorts that go to 
the knee; 

• The company must ensure clothing is lightweight, comfortable, well 
ventilated and does not restrict movement; 

• Employees are provided sunglasses that meet Australian Standards and 
are safe for driving; 

• Employees are provided with a broad spectrum sunscreen with a 
minimum SPF of 30+ and lip balm; 

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46.5 Incident Response / First Aid Employees experiencing symptoms of heat stress must report to the first aid shed and receive medical attention. If unable to walk to the shed, normal first aid procedures will apply. 46.7 Incident Reporting All heat related incidents are to be reported to the Company and the PCBU. After any reported heat related incident, the Company shall immediately advise the HSR, site WHS Committee and the PCBU. The Company must advise the HSR, site WHS Committee and PCBU of any lost time injuries, discomfort or related complaints and absenteeism related to heat. 46.8 Training All workers will be trained in mitigating and recognising heat stress illness symptoms, in themselves and others. With refresher training to take place annually. First Aiders need to be specifically trained in responding to heat related incidences. ... Training shall be provided by a suitably qualified organisation. 46.9 Sun Safe Tips In addition to the effects of heat, skin cancers are a major concern for workers in the industry. The company shall ensure the following principles are implemented: · Employees are provided with and wear a broad brim hard hat attachment including neck flap; · Employees are provided with and wear light coloured, long-sleeved collared shirts with a minimum UPF of 50+; · Employees are provided with and wear long trousers or shorts that go to the knee; . The company must ensure clothing is lightweight, comfortable, well ventilated and does not restrict movement; · Employees are provided sunglasses that meet Australian Standards and are safe for driving; · Employees are provided with a broad spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30+ and lip balm; 63 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



• Employees are provided with portable shade where possible and are 
advised to work in natural shade where possible; 

• New employees at any site shall be informed, trained and supervised in 
sun safe techniques; 

•All building workers should have their skin checked regularly by a doctor, 
regardless of age; and 

• Employees are encouraged to monitor their skin and look out for 
new or unusual spots, a sore that won't heal, or a spot or mole that 
has changed size, shape or colour. 

47. DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY 

• The drug and alcohol policy contained below shall apply. 

• Employees shall be trained and inducted in any drug and alcohol 
policies that apply to them. Failure to do so shall mean that such 
policy cannot be used against them. 

• Notwithstanding the above, the following Drug and Alcohol principles 
shall apply: 

• Where practicable, self-testing shall be available for both drugs and 
alcohol. 

• Drug testing may be undertaken by oral fluid testing. The equipment 
used to perform the test shall be used, tested and calibrated to the 
manufacturer's instructions and certified to AS 4760 (Processes for 
specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drug in oral 
fluid). In the event drug testing utilises other than oral fluid testing, the 
type of test must be one that establishes that that the employee has 
recently used (within 48 hours) drugs and is impaired in relation to the 
performance of their role. 

• Alcohol testing may only be done by use of an Accredited Breath Test 
device. The device must be calibrated and meet the minimum 
requirements of AS3547. 

• Drug and Alcohol testing shall not be used to unfairly target employees. 

47.1 Preamble 

All parties in the industry are committed to the provision of safe and healthy 
workplaces. 

The attainment of this objective can be undermined by the hazardous use 
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· Employees are provided with portable shade where possible and are advised to work in natural shade where possible; · New employees at any site shall be informed, trained and supervised in sun safe techniques; . All building workers should have their skin checked regularly by a doctor, regardless of age; and · Employees are encouraged to monitor their skin and look out for new or unusual spots, a sore that won't heal, or a spot or mole that has changed size, shape or colour. 47. DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY · The drug and alcohol policy contained below shall apply. · Employees shall be trained and inducted in any drug and alcohol policies that apply to them. Failure to do so shall mean that such policy cannot be used against them. · Notwithstanding the above, the following Drug and Alcohol principles shall apply: · Where practicable, self-testing shall be available for both drugs and alcohol. · Drug testing may be undertaken by oral fluid testing. The equipment used to perform the test shall be used, tested and calibrated to the manufacturer's instructions and certified to AS 4760 (Processes for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drug in oral fluid). In the event drug testing utilises other than oral fluid testing, the type of test must be one that establishes that that the employee has recently used (within 48 hours) drugs and is impaired in relation to the performance of their role. · Alcohol testing may only be done by use of an Accredited Breath Test device. The device must be calibrated and meet the minimum requirements of AS3547. · Drug and Alcohol testing shall not be used to unfairly target employees. 47.1 Preamble All parties in the industry are committed to the provision of safe and healthy workplaces. The attainment of this objective can be undermined by the hazardous use of alcohol and other drugs by some individuals on occasions. 64 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



There are many factors which determine alcohol and other drug usage 
patterns. Some relate to personal and social matters. Others may relate to 
work culture and conditions. 

Research has highlighted that industry has a high level of alcohol use. This 
may affect Work Health and Safety. 

This policy aims to facilitate the implementation of practical ways in which 
workers themselves can address the alcohol and other drug issues which 
affect them, their families and co-workers. It provides guidelines which may 
be adapted to meet the specific conditions of different workplaces. 

47.2 Principles 

Safety is paramount: 

• Prevention of Safety and Health problems is the primary goal of alcohol 
and drug policy formulation. 

• Policy implementation and program management is best founded on 
consultation and collaboration between employees and management. 

• Employees with alcohol and I or other drug problems will be provided 
with appropriate assistance, support and access to intervention program 
without jeopardising their employment. 

47.3 Objectives 

• To establish a program run by and for workers, which enables alcohol 
and other drug issues to be addressed at the workplace. 

• To expand awareness of alcohol and other drug use as a Work Health 
and Safety issue. 

• To enable industry factors likely to influence alcohol and other drug use 
(e.g. extended working hours, peer group pressure) to be recognised 
and addressed. 

• To provide a basis for health promotion in the industry. 

• To enable a consistent approach to alcohol and other drug issues across 
the industry in New South Wales. 

• To set out collaborative procedures for dealing with alcohol and drug 
issues on building and other sites. 

• To provide a structure to assist workers to get any help they need for 
alcohol and I or other drug problems, confidentially and without 
jeopardising their employment. 

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There are many factors which determine alcohol and other drug usage patterns. Some relate to personal and social matters. Others may relate to work culture and conditions. Research has highlighted that industry has a high level of alcohol use. This may affect Work Health and Safety. This policy aims to facilitate the implementation of practical ways in which workers themselves can address the alcohol and other drug issues which affect them, their families and co-workers. It provides guidelines which may be adapted to meet the specific conditions of different workplaces. 47.2 Principles Safety is paramount: · Prevention of Safety and Health problems is the primary goal of alcohol and drug policy formulation. · Policy implementation and program management is best founded on consultation and collaboration between employees and management. · Employees with alcohol and / or other drug problems will be provided with appropriate assistance, support and access to intervention program without jeopardising their employment. 47.3 Objectives · To establish a program run by and for workers, which enables alcohol and other drug issues to be addressed at the workplace. · To expand awareness of alcohol and other drug use as a Work Health and Safety issue. · To enable industry factors likely to influence alcohol and other drug use (e.g. extended working hours, peer group pressure) to be recognised and addressed. · To provide a basis for health promotion in the industry. · To enable a consistent approach to alcohol and other drug issues across the industry in New South Wales. · To set out collaborative procedures for dealing with alcohol and drug issues on building and other sites. . To provide a structure to assist workers to get any help they need for alcohol and / or other drug problems, confidentially and without jeopardising their employment. 65 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



• To enable the development of a network of people, resources and 
programs managed by and sensitive to the needs of workers with alcohol 
and drug problems. 

47.4 Goals 

• To have this alcohol and other drugs policy adopted for implementation 
in workplaces by meetings of employees. 

• To increase knowledge amongst workers about health and safety risks 
associated with alcohol and another drug use. 

• To maintain optimum safety on site and to reduce the harmful impact of 
alcohol and other drug use. 

• To provide education about the safe use of alcohol and other drugs. 

• To train and resource health and safety representatives and other 
relevant personnel (where appropriate) to assist co-workers who are 
affected by alcohol and/or other drugs. 

47.5 Policy 

47.5 Implementation and Management 

a) Properly constituted Work Health and Safety (WH&S) Committees or, 
where there is no WH&S Committee, Site Safety Supervisors/ Safety 
Officers in conjunction with worker representatives, are the 
appropriate bodies to implement and administer alcohol and drug 
policy/ programs. 

b) For the objectives of this policy to be achieved, the full cooperation of 
the Employer and Employees is required. 

47.6 Application of Policy 

The policy is to apply to all Employees and staff without distinction. 

47.7 Persons Affected by Alcohol and/or Other Drugs 

a) A person who is under the influence of alcohol and/or any other drug 
will not be allowed to work on site whilst he/she is incapable of 
performing safe work practices. 

b) Any person who believes another person is a risk to his/her own or 
another's safety should advise a Health and Safety representative 
(HSR) in confidence. The HSR shall take appropriate action, based 
on his/her assessment of the situation. 

c) If the matter remains unresolved, the WH&S Committee and 
management in consultation with the person concerned and the 

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· To enable the development of a network of people, resources and programs managed by and sensitive to the needs of workers with alcohol and drug problems. 47.4 Goals · To have this alcohol and other drugs policy adopted for implementation in workplaces by meetings of employees. · To increase knowledge amongst workers about health and safety risks associated with alcohol and another drug use. . To maintain optimum safety on site and to reduce the harmful impact of alcohol and other drug use. · To provide education about the safe use of alcohol and other drugs. · To train and resource health and safety representatives and other relevant personnel (where appropriate) to assist co-workers who are affected by alcohol and/or other drugs. 47.5 Policy 47.5 Implementation and Management a) Properly constituted Work Health and Safety (WH&S) Committees or, where there is no WH&S Committee, Site Safety Supervisors / Safety Officers in conjunction with worker representatives, are the appropriate bodies to implement and administer alcohol and drug policy / programs. b) For the objectives of this policy to be achieved, the full cooperation of the Employer and Employees is required. 47.6 Application of Policy The policy is to apply to all Employees and staff without distinction. 47.7 Persons Affected by Alcohol and/or Other Drugs a) A person who is under the influence of alcohol and/or any other drug will not be allowed to work on site whilst he/she is incapable of performing safe work practices. b) Any person who believes another person is a risk to his/her own or another's safety should advise a Health and Safety representative (HSR) in confidence. The HSR shall take appropriate action, based on his/her assessment of the situation. c) If the matter remains unresolved, the WH&S Committee and management in consultation with the person concerned and the 66 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



person's representative will decide whether that person is capable of 
performing safe work practices. 

d) Disciplinary action may be taken by management following 
consultation with the WH&S Committee and the person's 
representative. 

e) If disciplinary action is to be taken, one verbal warning, one written 
warning 
shall apply. 

f) The WH&S Committee will, as a matter of course, follow up to ensure 
that the person is aware of the policy and resources available to 
people with alcohol and/or other drug problems, or other problems 
which may underlie them. 

g) (Where "WH&S Committee" is referred to hereafter, read "body 
nominated to implement policy on site"). 

47.8 Rehabilitation/ Counselling 

a) If a person is undertaking rehabilitation or counselling, he/she is 
entitled to sick leave, negotiated leave without pay and other benefits 
provided for by the Agreement. 

b) An affected person will not be disadvantaged as a result of 
undertaking rehabilitation or counselling. 

c) The Employer will liaise with the person's representative to enable 
appropriate assistance and support to be made available to him/her 
during and on completion of rehabilitation (with his/her permission). 

d) Confidentiality is to be maintained in all matters relating to the 
rehabilitation and counselling, employment arrangements etc. of 
individuals. 

47.9 Employees At-Risk Through Medication Use 

47.10 

a) Employees who are taking medication which might affect their ability 
to undertake any kind of work safely, should advise an HSR or the 
First Aid Officer, who will act immediately to eliminate the risks. 

b) No employee will be disadvantaged by his/her actions in this matter. 

Education and Prevention 

a) The policy will be discussed and put forward for adoption on site at a 
meeting of all workers. 

b) It is the on-going responsibility of Unions and the Employer to ensure 
that all Employees continue to be aware of the policy and program. 
The WH&S Committee will assist in this process. 

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person's representative will decide whether that person is capable of performing safe work practices d) Disciplinary action may be taken by management following consultation with the WH&S Committee and the person's representative. e) If disciplinary action is to be taken, one verbal warning, one written warning shall apply. f) The WH&S Committee will, as a matter of course, follow up to ensure that the person is aware of the policy and resources available to people with alcohol and/or other drug problems, or other problems which may underlie them. g) (Where "WH&S Committee" is referred to hereafter, read "body nominated to implement policy on site"). 47.8 Rehabilitation / Counselling a) If a person is undertaking rehabilitation or counselling, he/she is entitled to sick leave, negotiated leave without pay and other benefits provided for by the Agreement. b) An affected person will not be disadvantaged as a result of undertaking rehabilitation or counselling. c) The Employer will liaise with the person's representative to enable appropriate assistance and support to be made available to him/her during and on completion of rehabilitation (with his/her permission). ) Confidentiality is to be maintained in all matters relating to the rehabilitation and counselling, employment arrangements etc. of individuals. 47.9 Employees At-Risk Through Medication Use a) Employees who are taking medication which might affect their ability to undertake any kind of work safely, should advise an HSR or the First Aid Officer, who will act immediately to eliminate the risks. b) No employee will be disadvantaged by his/her actions in this matter. 47.10 Education and Prevention a) The policy will be discussed and put forward for adoption on site at a meeting of all workers. b) It is the on-going responsibility of Unions and the Employer to ensure that all Employees continue to be aware of the policy and program. The WH&S Committee will assist in this process. 67 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



c) All relevant information shall be available on site and displayed as 
appropriate. 

d) From time to time the WH&S Committee, in consultation with 
management, may initiate relevant health and safety promotional 
activities in relation to alcohol and other drug use issues. 

47.11 Provision of Alcohol at Social Events 

47.12 

Where social functions are held they will be located in a hazard-free area 
where responsible serving of alcoholic beverages will apply. This includes 
provision of non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic beverages. 

Role of Work Health and Safety Committee on Site 

• To encourage knowledge of policy and program by all workers on site. 

• To ensure information about the policy and program is displayed. 

• To ensure information relevant to alcohol and other drugs is circulated 
amongst workers. 

• To initiate and coordinate relevant health promotional activities to relation 
to alcohol and other drugs, in consultation with management. 

• To provide information and referral options to workers as requested. 

•Tobe available for informal discussion with and follow-up of site 
employees 
when appropriate. 

• To undertake intervention and follow-up of affected persons. 

•Tobe available for discussion in regard to disciplinary action taken as a 
result of a person being under the influence of alcohol and/or any other 
drugs on site. 

• To follow-up persons undertaking rehabilitation to ensure that 
appropriate resources and supports are made available when requested. 

• To encourage a peer support network on site. 

48. JURY SERVICE MAKE-UP PAY 

An employee required to attend for jury service will be entitled to have their 
pay made up by the employer to an amount equal to their ordinary pay for 
eight hours (inclusive of accrued entitlements prescribed by clause 23 -
Ordinary Hours of work per day plus Travel Allowance. The employee will 
give the employer proof of such attendance and the amount received in 
respect of such jury service. 

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c) All relevant information shall be available on site and displayed as appropriate. d) From time to time the WH&S Committee, in consultation with management, may initiate relevant health and safety promotional activities in relation to alcohol and other drug use issues. 47.11 Provision of Alcohol at Social Events Where social functions are held they will be located in a hazard-free area where responsible serving of alcoholic beverages will apply. This includes provision of non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic beverages. 47.12 Role of Work Health and Safety Committee on Site · To encourage knowledge of policy and program by all workers on site. . To ensure information about the policy and program is displayed. · To ensure information relevant to alcohol and other drugs is circulated amongst workers. · To initiate and coordinate relevant health promotional activities to relation to alcohol and other drugs, in consultation with management. · To provide information and referral options to workers as requested. · To be available for informal discussion with and follow-up of site employees when appropriate. · To undertake intervention and follow-up of affected persons. · To be available for discussion in regard to disciplinary action taken as a result of a person being under the influence of alcohol and/or any other drugs on site. · To follow-up persons undertaking rehabilitation to ensure that appropriate resources and supports are made available when requested. · To encourage a peer support network on site. 48. JURY SERVICE MAKE-UP PAY An employee required to attend for jury service will be entitled to have their pay made up by the employer to an amount equal to their ordinary pay for eight hours (inclusive of accrued entitlements prescribed by clause 23 - Ordinary Hours of work per day plus Travel Allowance. The employee will give the employer proof of such attendance and the amount received in respect of such jury service. 68 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



49. 

49.1 

49.2 

The employee must notify the Company as soon as practicable of the date 
upon which their attendance is required and must provide the Company 
with proof of attendance, the duration of such attendance, and the amount 
received in respect thereof. 

STRUCTURED VOCATIONAL TRAINING 

The parties to this Agreement recognise that the apprenticeship system of 
structured vocational training that operates within the Plumbing, Mechanical 
Services and Medical Gas Industry has been integral to the efficiency and 
productivity of that industry 

The parties are committed to maintaining the integrity of and improving 
upon the existing system of structured vocational training. In this regard the 
parties are committed to:-

(a) Working co-operatively in facilitating the transition from the existing 
apprenticeship arrangements to the Australian Vocational Training 
system, which leads directly to an outcome of Cert 3; and 

(b)Ensuring that the trade skills required for the Plumbing, Mechanical 
Services and Medical Gas industry will continue to be delivered through 
system of structured vocational training system based on sequential 
training through an apprenticeship (or equivalent contracts of training) to 
an outcome of at least Plumbing Tradesperson 

49.3 To facilitate ongoing structured vocational training the Employer will pay an 
organisation approved by the CEPU: 

(a) From 1 April 2020 - $17.60 per week per employee including 
apprentices covered by this agreement. 

(b) From 1 April 2021 - $19.65 per week per employee including 
apprentices covered by this agreement. 

(c) From 1 April 2022 - $25.55 per week per employee including 
apprentices covered by this agreement. 

(d) From 1 April 2023 - $32.55 per week per employee including 
apprentices covered by this agreement. 

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The employee must notify the Company as soon as practicable of the date upon which their attendance is required and must provide the Company with proof of attendance, the duration of such attendance, and the amount received in respect thereof. 49. STRUCTURED VOCATIONAL TRAINING 49.1 The parties to this Agreement recognise that the apprenticeship system of structured vocational training that operates within the Plumbing, Mechanical Services and Medical Gas Industry has been integral to the efficiency and productivity of that industry 49.2 The parties are committed to maintaining the integrity of and improving upon the existing system of structured vocational training. In this regard the parties are committed to :- (a) Working co-operatively in facilitating the transition from the existing apprenticeship arrangements to the Australian Vocational Training system, which leads directly to an outcome of Cert 3 ; and (b) Ensuring that the trade skills required for the Plumbing, Mechanical Services and Medical Gas industry will continue to be delivered through system of structured vocational training system based on sequential training through an apprenticeship (or equivalent contracts of training) to an outcome of at least Plumbing Tradesperson 49.3 To facilitate ongoing structured vocational training the Employer will pay an organisation approved by the CEPU: (a) From 1 April 2020 - $17.60 per week per employee including apprentices covered by this agreement. (b) From 1 April 2021 - $19.65 per week per employee including apprentices covered by this agreement. (c) From 1 April 2022 - $25.55 per week per employee including apprentices covered by this agreement. (d) From 1 April 2023 - $32.55 per week per employee including apprentices covered by this agreement. 69 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



50 ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING 

The Employer agrees to schedule an agreed asbestos awareness training 
course. 

(i) Training will be undertaken within six months of the commencement of 
this Agreement for each current Employee who has not already 
participated in the training; and 

(ii) within three months of a new Employee commencing employment. 

The course and provider of the training will be agreed with the Consultative 
Committee. 

51 INCREASE TO WAGES - PRODUCTIVITY GAINS 

52 

In recognition of the productivity measures identified herein, the increases 
payable under this agreement shall be available to all employees as 
follows: 

a) From the first full pay period after 1st April 2020- The rate of pay will 
be as per Appendix 1,2,3 and 4 - Table 1 

b) From the first full pay period after 1st April 2021 - The rate of pay will 
be as per Appendix 1,2,3 and 4 - Table 2 

c) From the first full pay period after 1st April 2022 - The rate of pay will 
be as per Appendix 1,2,3 and 4- Table 3 

d) From the first full pay period after 1st April 2023 - The rate of pay will 
be as per Appendix 1,2,3 and 4 - Table 4 

REGIONAL PROJECTS 

Regional projects in NSW Country with a Building contract value in excess 
of $100 million will attract the Wollongong, Central Coast rates of pay. 
Contract Value will be as per the Cordell's or BCI or alike in determining the 
value 

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50 ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING The Employer agrees to schedule an agreed asbestos awareness training course. (i) Training will be undertaken within six months of the commencement of this Agreement for each current Employee who has not already participated in the training; and (ii) within three months of a new Employee commencing employment. The course and provider of the training will be agreed with the Consultative Committee. 51 INCREASE TO WAGES - PRODUCTIVITY GAINS In recognition of the productivity measures identified herein, the increases payable under this agreement shall be available to all employees as follows: a) From the first full pay period after 1st April 2020- The rate of pay will be as per Appendix 1,2,3 and 4 - Table 1 b) From the first full pay period after 1st April 2021 - The rate of pay will be as per Appendix 1,2,3 and 4 - Table 2 c) From the first full pay period after 1st April 2022 - The rate of pay will be as per Appendix 1,2,3 and 4 - Table 3 d) From the first full pay period after 1st April 2023 - The rate of pay will be as per Appendix 1,2,3 and 4 - Table 4 52 REGIONAL PROJECTS Regional projects in NSW Country with a Building contract value in excess of $100 million will attract the Wollongong, Central Coast rates of pay. Contract Value will be as per the Cordell's or BCI or alike in determining the value 70 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



APPENDIX 1 - RATES OF PAY PLUMBERS DRAINERS LABOURERS 

APPENDIX 1 TABLE 1 

Appendix 1 Table1 
Rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2020 

Sydney/AC 
Wollongong Newcastle and 

T & Central NSW Country 

(36 hour 
Coast areas 

div) 
(36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Plumbers rate 
ph $45.75 $40.34 $38.19 
pw $1,647 $1452.24 $1374.84 

Advanced Installer (5+ ph $42.22 $36.70 $34.80 
Years) PW $1520.06 $1321.27 $1252.80 

Installer (2-5 Years) 
ph $39.34 $31.65 $29.80 
PW $1416.36 $1139.40 $1072.80 

Travel pd $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 

Redundancy pw $130.00 $115.00 $95.00 

Superannuation pw 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL pw 
As per 

As per LSLC As per LSLC 
LSLC 

Top-Up W.C pw $15 $15 $15 

Site Allowance ph $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 

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APPENDIX 1 -RATES OF PAY PLUMBERS DRAINERS LABOURERS 

APPENDIX 1 TABLE 2 

Appendix 1 Table 2 
Rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2021 

Sydney/ACT 
Wollongong & Newcastle & NSW 

(36 hour div) 
Central Coast Country areas 
(36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

ph $47.51 $41.89 $39.66 
Plumbers rate p 

$1,710.36 $1508.04 $1427.76 w 

Advanced lnstaller(5+ 
ph $43.83 $38.11 $36.14 
p 

Years) $1577.88 $1371.96 $1301.04 w 
ph $40.85 $32.87 $30.96 

Installer (2-5 Years) p 
$1470.60 $1183.32 $1114.20 w 

Travel pd $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 

Redundancy 
p 

$135.00 $120.00 $100.00 w 

Superannuation 
p 

9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 
w 

LSL 
p 

As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC w 

Top-Up W.C 
p 

$15 $15 $15 w 

Site Allowance ph $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 

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APPENDIX 1 TABLE 3 

Appendix 1 Table 3 
Rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2022 

Sydney/ACT 
Wollongong & Newcastle & NSW 

(36 hour div) 
Central Coast Country areas 
(36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

ph $49.27 $43.44 $41.13 
Plumbers rate p $1,773.72 $1563.84 $1480.68 

w 

Advanced Installer 
ph $45.45 $39.52 $37.48 

(5+ Years) p 
$1636.20 $1422.72 $1349.28 

w 

Installer (2-5 
ph $42.36 $34.09 $32.11 
p years) $1524.96 $1227.24 $1155.96 
w 

Travel pd $35 $35 $35 

Redundancy 
p 

$140 $125 $105 
w 

Superannuation 
p 
w 

9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL 
p 

As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 
w 

Top-Up W.C 
p 

$15 $15 $15 
w 

Site Allowance ph $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 

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APPENDIX 1 TABLE 4 

Appendix 1 Table 4 
Rates of pav at the first full pa11 period after 1st April 2023 

Sydney/ACT Wollongong & Newcastle & NSW 
Central Coast Country areas 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Plumbers rate 
ph $51.03 $44.99 $43.80 
PW $1,837.08 $1619.64 $1576.80 

Advanced Installer ph $47.07 $40.93 $39.90 
(5+ years) PW $1694.52 $1473.48 $1436.40 

Installer (2-5 Years) 
ph $43.87 $36.30 $34.17 
PW $1579.32 $1306.80 $1230.12 

Travel pd $35 $35 $35.00 

Redundancy pw $145.00 $130 $110 

Superannuation pw 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL pw As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Top-Up W.C pw $15 $15 $15 

Site Allowance ph $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 

APPENDIX 2- RATES OF PAY INDENTURED APPRENTICE 

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APPENDIX 2 - TABLE 1 - INDENTURED APPRENTICE 

Appendix 2 Table 1 
Indentured Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2020 

Pay rates include industry and tool allowance 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1ST YEAR 2NDYEAR 3RDYEAR 4THYEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $15.29 $20.12 $28.55 $32.71 
p/w $550.44 $724.32 $1027.80 $1177.56 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $24.29 $24.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up WC p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

APPENDIX 2 - TABLE 2 - INDENTURED APPRENTICE 

Appendix 2 Table 2 
Indentured Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2021 

Pav rates include industry and tool allowance 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RDYEAR 4TH YEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $15.88 $20.89 $29.65 $33.97 
p/w $571.68 $752.04 $1067.40 $1222.92 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $29.29 $29.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up WC p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

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Appendix 2 Table 3 
Indentured Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2022 

Pay rates include industry and tool allowance 
INDENTURED INDENTURED INDENTURED INDENTURED 
APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 

1ST YEAR 2NDYEAR 3RDYEAR 4TH YEAR 
up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $16.47 $21.66 $30.75 $35.23 
p/w $592.92 $779.76 $1107.00 $1268.28 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $34.29 $34.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up WC p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

APPENDIX 2 - TABLE 4 - INDENTURED APPRENTICE 

Appendix 3 Table 4 
Indentured Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2023 

Pay rates include industry and tool allowance 
INDENTURED INDENTURED INDENTURED INDENTURED 
APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 

1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RDYEAR 4TH YEAR 
up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $17.06 $22.43 $31.85 $36.49 
p/w $614.16 $807.48 $1146.60 $1313.64 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $39.29 $39.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up WC p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

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Appendix 3 Table 1 
Trainee Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2020 

Pay rates include industry and tool allowance 
TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RDYEAR 4TH YEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $16.53 $21.73 $30.32 $33.38 
p/w $595.08 $782.28 $1091.52 $1201.68 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $24.29 $24.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

APPENDIX 3 TABLE 2 - TRAINEE APPRENTICES 

Appendix 3 Table 2 
Trainee Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2021 

Pav rates include industrv and tool allowance 
TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RDYEAR 4THYEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $17.17 $22.57 $31.49 $34.66 
p/w $618.12 $812.52 $1133.64 $1247.76 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $29.29 $29.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

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APPENDIX 3 TABLE 1 - TRAINEE APPRENTICE Appendix 3 Table 1 Trainee Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2020 Pay rates include industry and tool allowance TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years experience experience experience experience (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 36 hour div) 36 hour div) Pay Rate p/h $16.53 $21.73 $30.32 $33.38 p/w $595.08 $782.28 $1091.52 $1201.68 Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $24.29 $24.29 Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 APPENDIX 3 TABLE 2 - TRAINEE APPRENTICES Appendix 3 Table 2 Trainee Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2021 Pay rates include industry and tool allowance TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years experience experience experience experience 36 hour div) 36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) Pay Rate p/h $17.17 $22.57 $31.49 $34.66 p/w $618.12 $812.52 $1133.64 $1247.76 Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 Redundancy p/v Nil Nil $29.29 $29.29 Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 APPENDIX 3 TABLE 3 - TRAINEE APPRENTICES 77 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023




 



Appendix 3 Table 3 
Trainee Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2022 

Pav rates include industry and tool allowance 
TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1ST YEAR 2NDYEAR 3RDYEAR 4THYEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $17.81 $23.41 $32.66 $35.94 
p/w $6 $842.76 $1175.76 $1293.84 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $34.29 $34.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

APPENDIX 3 TABLE 4 - TRAINEE APPRENTICES 

Appendix 3 Table 4 
Trainee Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2023 

Pav rates include industry and tool allowance 
ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RDYEAR 4TH YEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $18.45 $24.75 $34.77 $37.22 
p/w $664.20 $873.00 $1217.88 $1339.92 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $39.29 $39.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

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Appendix 3 Table 3 Trainee Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2022 Pay rates include industry and tool allowance TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE TRAINEE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years experience experience (36 hour div) experience (36 hour div) experience (36 hour div) (36 hour div) Pay Rate p/h $17.81 $23.41 $32.66 $35.94 p/w $6 $842.76 $1175.76 $1293.84 Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $34.29 $34.29 Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 APPENDIX 3 TABLE 4 - TRAINEE APPRENTICES Appendix 3 Table 4 Trainee Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2023 Pay rates include industry and tool allowance ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years experience experience experience (36 hour div) experience (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) Pay Rate p/h $18.45 $24.75 $34.77 $37.22 p/w $664.20 $873.00 $1217.88 $1339.92 Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 Redundancy p/v Nil Nil $39.29 $39.29 Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 APPENDIX 4 - RATES OF PAY ADULT APPRENTICE 78 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



APPENDIX 4 TABLE 1 - ADULT APPRENTICES 

Appendix 4 Table 1 
Adult Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2020 

Pay rates include industry and tool allowance 
ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1STYEAR 2ND YEAR 3RDYEAR 4TH YEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $21.73 $21.73 $30.32 $33.38 
p/w $782.28 $782.28 $1091.52 $1201.68 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $24.29 $24.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

APPENDIX 4 TABLE 2 - ADULT APPRENTICES 

Appendix 4 Table 2 
Indentured Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2021 

Pav rates include industry and tool allowance 
ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1ST YEAR 2NDYEAR 3RDYEAR 4TH YEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $21.73 $22.57 $31.49 $34.66 
p/w $782.28 $812.52 $1133.64 $1247.76 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $29.29 $29.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

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APPENDIX 4 TABLE 1 - ADULT APPRENTICES Appendix 4 Table 1 Adult Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2020 Pay rates include industry and tool allowance ADULT ADULT APPRENTICE APPRENTICE ADULT ADULT APPRENTICE 2ND YEAR APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR up to 1years 1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years experience experience experience experience (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 36 hour div) Pay Rate p/h $21.73 $21.73 $30.32 $33.38 p/w $782.28 $782.28 $1091.52 $1201.68 Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $24.29 $24.29 Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 APPENDIX 4 TABLE 2 - ADULT APPRENTICES Appendix 4 Table 2 Indentured Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2021 Pay rates include industry and tool allowance ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR up to 1years 1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years experience experience experience experience 36 hour div) (36 hour div) 36 hour div) (36 hour div) Pay Rate p/h $21.73 $22.57 $31.49 $34.66 p/w $782.28 $812.52 $1133.64 $1247.76 Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $29.29 $29.29 Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 APPENDIX 4 TABLE 3 - ADULT APPRENTICES 79 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



Appendix 4 Table 3 
Adult Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2022 

Pav rates include industry and tool allowance 
ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1ST YEAR 2NDYEAR 3RDYEAR 4THYEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $21.73 $23.41 $32.66 $35.94 
p/w $782.28 $842.76 $1175.76 $1293.84 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $34.29 $34.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

APPENDIX 4 TABLE 4 - ADULT APPRENTICES 

Appendix 4 Table 2 
Indentured Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2023 

Pav rates include industry and tool allowance 
ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT 

APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 
1ST YEAR 2NDYEAR 3RDYEAR 4THYEAR 

up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' 
experience experience experience experience 

(36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) (36 hour div) 

Pay Rate 
p/h $21.73 $24.75 $34.77 $37.22 
p/w $782.28 $873.00 $1217.88 $1339.92 

Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 

Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $39.29 $39.29 

Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 

LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC 

Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 

Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 

APPENDIX 5 - List of Tools 

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Appendix 4 Table 3 Adult Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2022 Pay rates include industry and tool allowance ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' experience experience experience (36 hour div) (36 hour div) experience (36 hour div) (36 hour div) Pay Rate p/h $21.73 $23.41 $32.66 $35.94 p/w $782.28 $842.76 $1175.76 $1293.84 Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 Redundancy p/v Nil Nil $34.29 $34.29 Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9,5% 9.5% LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 APPENDIX 4 TABLE 4 - ADULT APPRENTICES Appendix 4 Table 2 Indentured Apprentice rates of pay at the first full pay period after 1st April 2023 Pay rates include industry and tool allowance ADULT ADULT ADULT ADULT APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR up to 1years 1 to 2 years' 2 to 3 years' 3 to 4 years' experience experience (36 hour div) experience (36 hour div) experience (36 hour div) (36 hour div) Pay Rate p/h $21.73 $24.75 $34.77 $37.22 p/w $782.28 $873.00 $1217.88 $1339.92 Travel p/d $22.70 $26.00 $26.00 $26.00 Redundancy p/w Nil Nil $39.29 $39.29 Superannuation p/w 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5% LSL p/w As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC As per LSLC Site Allowance p/h $1.68 $2.32 $2.90 $3.79 Top-Up W.C p/w $15 $15 $15 $15 APPENDIX 5 - List of Tools 80 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



1 x pair 225mm Footprints 1 x 150mm Crescent shiftina spanner 

1 x pair 250mm Stillsons 1 x 300mm crescent shiftina spanner 

1 x pair 450mm Stillsons 1 x 250mm rasp & handle 

1 x pair 250mm Vice Grips 1 x 250mm half round file & handle 

1 x pair 200mm Combination Pliers 1 x hacksaw (sandvik 225) 

1 x pair 225mm Multiqrips 1 x junior hacksaw 

1 x pair 200mm Pincers 1 x tube cutter 3mm-32mm 

1 x pair 300mm straiqht snips 1 x tapered bent pin 

1 x pair 175mm curved snips 1 x pointing towel 

1 x pair left hand wiss snips 1 x basin spanner 

1 x pair riaht hand wiss snips 1 x strap bench 

1 x pair pop rivet pliers 1 x centre punch 

1 x pair 200mm dividers 1 x prick punch 

1 x pair 15mm copper tube benders 1 x nail baa 

1 x set Allen keys 1mm-10mm 1 x toolbox or carry all or equivalent 

1 x set ratchet socket wrench 6-25mm or 1 x pluaainq chisel 

1 x set open end/rina spanners 6-16mm 1 x 13mm cold chisel 

1 x screwdriver 200mm Phillips 1 x 25mm cold chisel 

2 x screwdriver 150mm Phillips 1 x Stanley knife 

1 x screwdriver 300mm slotted 1 x flint aun 

1 x screwdriver 200mm slotted 1 x oxy key 

1 x cross pin hammer 10 oz 1 x 8 metre measurina tape 
1 x hand wood saw 660mm per year- replaced by 

1 x ball pin hammer 20 oz em plover on a fair ware and tare basis 

1 x claw hammer 20 oz 1 x PVC conduit cutters 

1 x trap or spud wrench 1 x wire brush 

1 x lump hammer 4LB 1 x battery drill with battery and charqer 

1 x bevel square 250mm 

1 x set square 300mm In addition to the above list (where applicable) the tool 

1 x line level list for Drainers shall include the following: 

1 x spirit level 600mm 

1 x brickies strinq line 1 x 1200mm level 

1 x chaulk-o-matic 1 x 30m measurinq tape 

1 x plumbob 450gr 1 x wood float 

1 x 25mm wood chisel 1 x steel float 

1 x edaina tool 

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1 x pair 225mm Footprints 1 x 150mm Crescent shifting spanner 1 x pair 250mm Stillsons 1 x 300mm crescent shifting spanner 1 x pair 450mm Stillsons 1 x 250mm rasp & handle 1 x pair 250mm Vice Grips 1 x 250mm half round file & handle 1 x pair 200mm Combination Pliers 1 x hacksaw (sandvik 225) 1 x pair 225mm Multigrips 1 x junior hacksaw 1 x pair 200mm Pincers 1 x tube cutter 3mm-32mm 1 x pair 300mm straight snips 1 x tapered bent pin 1 x pair 175mm curved snips 1 x pointing towel 1 x pair left hand wiss snips 1 x basin spanner 1 x pair right hand wiss snips 1 x strap bench 1 x pair pop rivet pliers 1 x centre punch 1 x pair 200mm dividers 1 x prick punch 1 x pair 15mm copper tube benders 1 x nail bag 1 x set Allen keys 1mm-10mm 1 x toolbox or carry all or equivalent 1 x set ratchet socket wrench 6-25mm or 1 x plugging chisel 1 x set open end/ring spanners 6-16mm 1 x 13mm cold chisel 1 x screwdriver 200mm Phillips 1 x 25mm cold chisel 2 x screwdriver 150mm Phillips 1 x Stanley knife 1 x screwdriver 300mm slotted 1 x flint gun 1 x screwdriver 200mm slotted 1 x oxy key 1 x cross pin hammer 10 oz 1 x 8 metre measuring tape 1 x hand wood saw 660mm per year- replaced by 1 x ball pin hammer 20 oz employer on a fair ware and tare basis 1 x claw hammer 20 oz 1 x PVC conduit cutters 1 x trap or spud wrench 1 x wire brush 1 x lump hammer 4LB 1 x battery drill with battery and charger 1 x bevel square 250mm 1 x set square 300mm In addition to the above list (where applicable) the tool 1 x line level list for Drainers shall include the following: 1 x spirit level 600mm 1 x brickies string line 1 x 1200mm level 1 x chaulk-o-matic 1 x 30m measuring tape 1 x plumbob 450gr 1 x wood float 1 x 25mm wood chisel I x steel float 1 x edging tool APPENDIX 6 - RDO CALENDAR 2020 81 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



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2020 January '20 February 20 March '20 SMTWTFS S M w T F S SMTWT F S 1 2 : 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 2 28 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 April '20 May '20 June '20 SMT WTF S S M T W T F S S M TWTF S 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 July '20 August '20 September '20 SM TWT F S S M V T F S S M T w F S 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 12 12 13 14 15 1 17 18 9 10 11 1 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 2 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31 October '20 November '20 December '20 SMTW1 F S S M T W T F S S MT W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 annual leave RDO = Designated Long Weekend (public holiday and RDO) APPENDIX 6 -RDO CALENDAR 2021 82 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



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2021 January '21 February '21 March '21 SMTWTFS SMTWTF SMTWTFS 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31 April '21 May '21 June '21 SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 ! 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 1 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31 July '21 August '21 September '21 SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 October '21 November '21 December '21 SMTWT FS S M TWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 1 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 = annual leave = RDO = Designated Long Weekend (public holiday and RDO) APPENDIX 6 -RDO CALENDAR 2022 83 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



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' - .- ·· ~. 7 8 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 17 18 19 20 

23 24 25 26 27 

22 

29 

April '22 

SM T W ! T F S 

1 2 

3 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 
/ 

July '22 

SM T W T , F , S 

1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 12 13 14 15 16 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

24 

31 

26 27 28 29 30 

/ 
October '22 

SMTWT ' F S 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 18 19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 

30 31 
,,/ 

/ 

6 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 

/ 
/ 

May '22 

s : M . T W T , F . S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 31 
~ 

/ 
August '22 

S M T W T F S 

7 

14 

21 

28 

' 

1 

15 

29 

2 3 4 

9 10 11 

16 17 18 

23 24 25 

30 31 

November '22 

5 6 

12 13 

19 20 

26 27 

/ 

/' 

S M T W T F S 

6 

13 

20 

27 

, 
14 

28 

1 

8 

15 

22 

29 

2 

9 

16 

23 

30 

3 4 5 ' 

10 11 12 

17 18 19 

24 25 26 

// 

• annual leave = RDO CD = Designated Long Weekend (public holiday and RDCI) 

6 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 

/ 
June '22 

SM T i W r ! F S 
I 

1 2 3 4 

s 6 7 8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 

26 28 29 30 

/ 
September '22 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 

4 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 20 21 22 23 24 

25 26 27 28 29 30 

December '22 

S M T W T F S 

4 s 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 

25 26 27 

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2022 January '22 February '22 March '22 S MT W T F S SM TWTF S S M TW T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 1 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 April '22 May '22 June '22 SMTWT FS SM TWT FS SMTWT F LL 1 2 3 4 5 - 6 7 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 10 11 12 1 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 2 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 2 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 July '22 August '22 September '22 SMT WT F S S MTWT F S M TWT F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 2 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 October '22 November '22 December '22 SMTWTF S SMTWTF S SMTW T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 1 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 2 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 = annual leave = RDO = Designated Long Weekend (public holiday and RDO) 84 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 31 

April '23 

S , M T ' W T , F , S 

2 

9 

16 

23 

2 

9 

16 

23 

3 

10 

17 

24 

3 

17 

30 31 

4 5 6 

11 12 13 

18 19 20 

25 26 27 

4 5 6 

11 12 13 

18 19 20 

25 26 27 

October '23 

1 

7 8 

14 15 

21 

28 

1 

7 8 

14 15 

21 22 

28 29 

/ 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

22 24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 31 

,/ 
/ 

5 7 8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

19 21 22 23 24 25 

26 27 28 

May '23 

S , M r ; w T ; F s 
1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 9 10 11 12 13 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

21 23 24 25 26 27 

28 29 30 31 

/ 
August '23 

s : M T '. W T ' F S 
1 2 3 4 5 

6 8 9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

20 22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 29 30 31 

/ 
November '23 

S 1 M T ! W T · F S 

1 2 3 4 

5 7 8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

19 21 22 23 24 25 

26 27 28 29 30 

~-

• annual leave " RDO [TI " Designated Long Weekend (public holiday and RDO) 

s 7 8 10 11 

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

19 21 22 23 24 25 

26 27 28 29 30 31 

June '23 

S M T W T F S 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

25 27 28 29 30 

September '23 

S M . T W , T F S 

1 2 

3 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

17 19 20 21 22 23 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

December '23 

S M 1 T WT F S 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

24 25 29 30 

31 / 
/ 

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APPENDIX 6 -RDO CALENDAR 2023 2023 January '23 February '23 March '23 M WT LL S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 1 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 1 14 15 16 17 1 12 13 14 15 16 1 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 3 April '23 May '23 June '23 SMTWTF S S M T W 1 F S SMT W T S 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 2 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 July '23 August '23 September '23 SMT W T F S S M T w T F S SM T W T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 4 56 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 1 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 2 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 2 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 October '23 November '23 December '23 S MT WT F S S M T WT F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 8 9 0 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 2 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 4 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 annual leave = RDO = Designated Long Weekend (public holiday and RDO) 85 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



SIGNATORY PAGE 

For and on behalf of Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd 

Name: 
Neil Dawson 

Position: Director 

ABN: 43093 866 463 

Company address: ___ P_O_B_O_X_3_0_6_5_, A_L_L_A_M_B_IE_H_E_IG_H_T_S_, NSW 2100 

Signature 

For and on behalf of 
CEPU Plumbing Division (NSW Branch) 

//4 -
Signature 

Name: Theo Samartzopoulos 

Position: NSW State Secretary 

Branch address: Shop 1, 111 McEvoy Street 
Alexandria NSW 2015 

Telephone: (02) 9310-3411 

Fax: (02) 9310-1380 

1/sfao 
T7oate 

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Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023. 

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SIGNATORY PAGE For and on behalf of Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd Name: Neil Dawson Position: Director ABN: 43093 866 463 Company address: PO BOX 3065, ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS, NSW 2100 Neil 1.5.20 Signature Date For and on behalf of CEPU Plumbing Division (NSW Branch) 1/5/20 Signature /Date Name: Theo Samartzopoulos Position: NSW State Secretary Branch address: Shop 1, 111 McEvoy Street Alexandria NSW 2015 Telephone: (02) 9310-3411 Fax: (02) 9310-1380 86 Aquatech Syphonic Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.




 



IN THE FAIR WORK COMMISSION 

FWC Matter No.:AG2020/1240 

APPLICANT: Neil Dawson 

raatdrllnllgl~ 

s1.1phanlcs.cam.au 
ABN 113893 866 1163 

PDB0X3865 
ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS 

NSW2188 
T. (82) 91153 2996 F. (Bi!) 91153 2287 

lnfo0111phonlc1.com.1u 
www.111phonic1.com.1u 

Section 185 - Application for approval of a single enterprise agreement 

Ur-tdertaking- Section 190 
I, Neil Dawson, Director for Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd give the following undertakings with 
respect to the Aquatech Syphonics Pty ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing 
Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023 ("the Agraernent"): 

1. I have the authority given to me by Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd to provide this 
undertaking in relation to the application before the Fair Work Commission. 

2. This Agreement will be read and interpreted in conjunction with the NES. Where there is 
inconsistency between this agreement and the NES, and the NES provides greater 
benefit, the NES provision will apply to the extent of the inconsistency 

3. These undertakings are provided on the basis of issues raised by the Fair Work 
Commission in the application before the Fair Work Commission. 

Signature 

Date 


Aquatech Syphonics root drainage systems suphonics.com.au ABN 43893 866 463 PO BOX 3865 ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS NSW 2108 T. (02) 9453 2996 F. (02) 9453 2287 info@suphonics.com.au www.syphonics.com.au IN THE FAIR WORK COMMISSION FWC Matter No .: AG2020/1240 APPLICANT: Neil Dawson Section 185 - Application for approval of a single enterprise agreement Undertaking- Section 190 I, Neil Dawson, Director for Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd give the following undertakings with respect to the Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd & CEPU Plumbing Division - NSW Branch Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023 ("the Agreement"): 1. I have the authority given to me by Aquatech Syphonics Pty Ltd to provide this undertaking in relation to the application before the Fair Work Commission. 2. This Agreement will be read and interpreted in conjunction with the NES. Where there is inconsistency between this agreement and the NES, and the NES provides greater benefit, the NES provision will apply to the extent of the inconsistency 3. These undertakings are provided on the basis of issues raised by the Fair Work Commission in the application before the Fair Work Commission. Signature 29.05. 2020 Date

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