About Us

The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre Investing in the Future

The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) is a unique industry led training facility in Brunswick, Melbourne. The centre is a 5 Star Green Star rated building and is a working example of innovative design and sustainable plumbing. Through providing access to a training resource without peer, our industry is taking up the challenges of new technology, new risks and new approaches.

PICAC’s facilities are pre-eminent amongst training providers and include the Fire Protection Centre of Excellence, the Occupational Health and Safety Centre of Excellence, a demonstration Green Plumbing House, world class reticulated water systems, the newest technology in water and energy efficiency. By showcasing the world’s very best, leading edge technology we are training the plumbers of tomorrow, today.

PICAC is an industry partnership supported by the Plumbing and Pipe Trades Employees Union, Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia, National Fire Industry Association and the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association.

PICAC is:

• a high profile facility with on-going promotion to both the general public and industry stakeholders
• a world class facility with a high level of water and energy savings and a commitment to continuing performance improvement
• a world class facility in the reduction of Green house gas emissions
• a public building used by diverse stakeholders
• a unique educational and research facility