This episode is Part 1 of a conversation in which discuss Occupational Health & Safety. The objective of this conversation is to determine what OHS entails, how it applies to employers, and more specifically how it applies to the plumbing industry, as well as what the consequences are of not complying with the OHS Act and what measurements must be in place for employers to comply. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will discuss the importance of having business acumen in addition to your specific skilled trade. It is one thing to be well-qualified and experienced in your specific skilled trade, but it is a whole different ball game to successfully run a business. In this conversation we intend to determine what business acumen is, what the typical characteristics and traits of persons with good business acumen are, as well as how having good business acumen can contribute to the success of your growing and expanding company. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Alistair Bach, from Ariston Thermo South Africa, formerly Heat Tech Geysers, to find out more about the Ariston / Heat Tech brands, as well as the organisation, their products, services, and the value that Ariston Thermo adds to the plumbing industry. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will discuss SA Watermark. The objective of this conversation is to determine what exactly SA Watermark is and how they fit into the plumbing industry. We also intend to find out what the criteria are for products and components to be listed with SA Watermark, what the process is for products and components to become listed. Man in the Van Website

This episode is Part 2 of a conversation in which we will discuss some of the most commonly made mistakes in plumbing work, as well as some of the most common non-compliances found by auditors. The objective of this conversation is to create greater awareness of these common fails, with the hope that these mistakes and non-compliances will significantly be reduced or alleviated altogether. Man in the Van Website

This episode is Part 1 of a conversation in which we will discuss some of the most commonly made mistakes in plumbing work, as well as some of the most common non-compliances found by auditors. The objective of this conversation is to create greater awareness of these common fails, with the hope that these mistakes and non-compliances will significantly be reduced or alleviated altogether. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we have a discussion with representatives of IOPSA's Training department. The objective of this conversation is to clarify IOPSA's part in the development of plumbers and the plumbing industry as a whole. We intend to share with the audience what projects IOPSA's training department runs and how plumbers who are still in training can become part of these projects, as well as a few examples of success achieved by plumbers who were part of these projects. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will discuss IOPSA’s new e-Learning Platform, more commonly referred to as an LMS. The objective of this conversation is to determine what exactly an e-Learning Platform is, as well as what the reason for the implementation thereof is and what the value and benefits of such a system are. We also aim to share with our audience the simplicity of the use of the system, and what types of courses they will find thereon, with the hope that they will be encouraged to register on the e-Learning Platform and use it to upskill themselves. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will discuss the path to success with one of the Captains of the Plumbing Industry, Mr. Rory Macnamara. When and where did Rory’s career start? How did he achieve the successes that he has? Rory’s story is proof and confirmation to many of us that it is possible to overcome and survive difficult times, and also that our dreams and aspirations to grow and progress, both as individuals and as companies, can be achievable. A little motivation and inspiration can make a big difference. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will discuss Continual Professional Development. The objective of this conversation is to determine what exactly CPD is, what the relevance and importance thereof are, as well as how it fits in with the PIRB and what affect it has on PIRB registered plumbers. Man in the Van Website