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Man in the Van

Man in the Van is your regular audio drive time companion, where our aim is, education through a conversation. Through our conversations, we delve deep into all things related to the trades-person contracting community, from news to education to industry “happenings”, helping you do better business while building a better and improved South African tradesmen and women contracting community.
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Weekly English South Africa Self-Improvement · Business
85 Episodes
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S1 E13 - SA Watermark (Compliant Products)

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…
30 Nov 2020 28 min

S1 E12 - Common Fails (Part 2)

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…
22 Nov 2020 59 min

S1 E11 - Common Fails (Part 1)

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…
16 Nov 2020 48 min

S1 E10 - IOPSA Training

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…
8 Nov 2020 51 min

S1 E9 - IOPSA's New e-Learning Platform

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…
4 Nov 2020 43 min

S1 E8 - Captains Of The Industry (Rory Macnamara)

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…
25 Oct 2020 48 min

S1 E7 - CPD (Continual Professional Development)

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.
18 Oct 2020 47 min

S1 E6 - SANS Standards

In this episode we will discuss SANS (South African National Standards) and the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards). The objective of this conversation is to determine what SANS Standards are, why Standards exist, how and by whom Standards are compiled, what is the relevance and the applicability of Standards…
11 Oct 2020 1 hr 25 min

S1 E5 - Insurance Sector (King Price)

In this episode we will discuss the option for plumbers of joining the List/Panel of Service Providers in the Insurance Sector. The objective of this conversation is to determine why plumbers should consider joining the List/Panel of Service Providers in the Insurance Sector, and if there are any benefits for…
4 Oct 2020 52 min

S1 E4 - Non-Compliance

In this episode we will discuss Non-compliances. The objective of this conversation is to determine what Non-compliances are, how and why must plumbers notify or advise consumers regarding Non-compliances, what are the consequences are if they do not advise or notify the consumers of Non-compliances, what plumbers can do if…
27 Sep 2020 1 hr 11 min

S1 E3 - Auditing

In this episode we will discuss Auditing. The objective of this conversation is to determine, what is the reason for Auditing to have been implemented, how are Auditors selected, what exactly do Auditors audit, what are Rectification Notices, what are the risks of not attending to Refixes, what is the…
20 Sep 2020 1 hour

S1 E2 - Captains Of The Industry (Gary Chandler)

In this episode we will discuss the path to success with one of the Captains of the Plumbing Industry, Mr. Gary Chandler. Where did Gary start? How did he achieve the successes that he has? Most of us have great dreams and aspirations, either as individuals, or for our companies…
13 Sep 2020 54 min

S1 E1 - Industry Bodies

In the first episode of Man in the Van we will be discussing the two different plumbing industry bodies – IOPSA and the PIRB. The objective of this episode is to gain a better understanding of the industry bodies by determining why these bodies exist, their different roles, their impacts,…
3 Sep 2020 1 hr 14 min
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