Aussie Painting Contractor Aug13

A brief history of the

Painting Trade Rebuilding in NZ The First Offer Is Usually the Best New South Wales Painter

Ranks 4th in the World

EDITOR Nigel Gorman EXECUTIVE EDITOR Caroline Miall CONTRIBUTORS • Amanda Dawes • Ann-Maree Russell • Belinda Ross • Caroline Miall • Colin Thompson • Jennie Gorman • Jim Baker • Nigel Gorman • Scott Collins GRAPHIC DESIGNER J. Anne Delgado

From the Editor Dear Members and Readers, This month we take a bit of a trip down memory lane with articles on the proud history of our trade, as well as a look at an old text on the subject. Read on to see how our friends at Master Painters & Decorators Australia are going over in WA; some great advice from our resident Real Estate expert Anne - Marie Russell, and find out how our ‘Skillaroos’ have fared in the Worldskills 2013 finals in Germany.

There is also a brief update on the industry giving a bit of good news for growth over the coming year, as well as news of a skills shortage from over the Tasman. We hope your business is going well and the new financial year has got off to a great start. For some assistance at Tax Time, check out the 2013 Tax Return Checklist for Small Business inside.

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Contents

August 2013 - Issue #23

08 A Brief Histor y of the Painting Trade

Master Craftsmen, early Guilds and protecting Trade Secrets

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Rebuilding in NZ

News from the Tasman

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Bygone Era

In the Industry

A practical manual of House Painting, Graining, Marbling and Sign-Writing

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Master Painters and Decorators Australia

Have had an exciting couple of months

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New South Wales Painter Ranks 4th in the World

The 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos were selected to compete at the International Competition

32 Colour Profiling for the Summer Customer

What colours will you use to create a summer feel

33 NSW, Qld and WA to Lead the Recover y

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Confused About Being Healthy?

“In My Opinion the Most Fundamental Place to Start, is with the Gut�

20 The First Offer Is Usually the Best 26 Avoid Unnecessar y Lodgement Delays 28 A Referral Network that gives you LEADS!

Other Features

Building a business these days can be hard without the reputation and social proof to support you.

34 Training Schedule

National Institute of Painting and Decorating

35 Training for Protective Coatings 37 Training Schedule

Master Painters and Decorators Australia

38 The Industr y Idiots 39 Important Contacts

A Brief History of the

Painting Trade In the Industry

Master Craftsmen, early Guilds and protecting Trade Secrets

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ith its roots in medieval history in the late 1200s England, the organised trade of painting and decorating began to emerge when the house painters, and painters of other descriptions, formed guilds to represent themselves and regulate the profession; acting also as protector of their trade secrets. The secrets were their paint mixing and application skills which they kept to themselves to obtain an economic advantage over competitors or outsiders and to protect their way of making a living.

Formed in 1502, The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers started as an amalgamation of two alliances from across the craft. In those early times, a painter was very much a craftsman who might be engaged to paint walls, murals; on metal, wood, canvas or cloth. Commissions for this painter may have included religious, civic and military themes; banners and shields.

In 1599, the Company sought protection from Parliament in order to keep members of other trades, particularly plasterers, from painting and taking away their business; it was eventually granted in a bill in 1606. The Act legislated for a seven year apprenticeship and barred plasterers from painting, unless apprenticed to a painter, with the penalty for such painting being a fine of £5.

Master Craftsmen were responsible for regulating activities and fees charged by ‘Journeymen’ (qualified tradesmen) and for the training of apprentices. Apprentices would live as members of the Master Craftsmen’s household, providing cheap labour while learning the painting trade. Seven years of indentured service and they can be released as Journeymen to pursue their trade on their own. They were considered full members, however, after they were accepted as Master In many European countries the Craftsmen, presented their work to painter’s guild was known as the the guild to prove themselves.

Guild of Saint Luke. Legend had it that Saint Luke painted a portrait of It was the task of Apprentices in prethe Virgin Mary, and became the industrial times to prepare paints patron saint of artists and painters. and primers. Pigments, produced These collectives were groups of using natural clays, mineral products skilled manual workers, artisans and dyes and would have been a and merchants who controlled the closely held secret, shared exclupractice of the trade in a particular sively amongst the guild members area. Structure could be likened to alone. A painter had to construct something between a trade union, his own tools from materials of a cartel and a secret society like natural bristles, wooden handles the freemasons. and cord.

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The Painter-Stainers Company instigated an early version of a job centre in 1769, advertising in the London newspapers a “house of call” system for journeymen to respond to and advertise for work.

The guild’s power in setting the fee a journeyman could charge was eventually overturned in 1827 and superseded by trade unions, with the Operative United Painters’ Union forming sometime around 1831. Trade unions had grown in influence in the 19th century to represent rising number of workers of the industrial revolution.

As unions grew they attained political clout and strength through collective bargaining; eventually assuming some of the earlier trappings of the guilds - such as meeting halls, access to training, and channels through which projects were awarded. Even after the end of the era of guilds, and the development of capitalism, however, painters and those in related fields have formed professional associations of their own to protect their industry and further their business interests. by : Jim Baker

www.mytools4business.com Sources -

www.paintershall.co.uk/history/ www.scribd.com/doc/11355977/A-historyof-the-house-painting-trade-in-Londonca16601850 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_painter_ and_decorator

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News from across the Tasman

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ust in the last month New Zealand was again rocked by a strong earthquake. This time it was the capital Wellington, with a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that broke water mains, smashed windows, downed power lines and caused structural damage.

Fortunately there have been no reports of injury. Some weren’t so lucky when magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit east of Christchurch. It severely damaged New Zealand’s second-largest city, killing 185 people. It’s not difficult to imagine the rebuilding efforts after such a devastating natural disaster are simply colossal and creates huge demand for skilled labour, a demand that will be maintained for some years. A skills shortage list for Christchurch region was established for occupations from across the construction sector including Painters. One of the key challenges facing Christchurch is the shortage of skilled workers that are currently based in the region; there are about 1800 carpenters and joiners, but a further 4800 would be needed at the peak September 2013 period. Likewise there are currently about 600 painting trades workers but an extra 2700 would be needed during the peak. (http://skillshortages.immigration. govt.nz/)

“I think people are also seeing the chance to be a part of something quite special in Christchurch. It’s not often you get to rebuild a city into something new and world-class,’’ Mr Isaacs says. “Along with the rebuild and replacement of Christchurch’s horizontal infrastructure such as roads and underground pipes, where close to $40m is being spent every month, there are plenty of opportunities being created.’’

Sources: http://cera.govt.nz/

In the Industry

Rebuilding in NZ

Acting Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority’s (CERA) chief executive Warwick Isaacs says the job opportunities in construction and trades, and supporting industries, make Christchurch an attractive proposition.

http://skillshortages.immigration.govt.nz/

by : Caroline Miall

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The rebuild in Christchurch is growing in momentum now corresponding with new records being set for the numbers of people moving there. 636 people moved to Greater Christchurch from overseas in June – the biggest number for the month of June since Statistics New Zealand began publishing data in 1990.

In the six months to June 30 this year, 4409 people have migrated to Greater Christchurch – equating to almost 25 people every day.

And the number of people leaving is down – 150 people left Christchurch City for Australia in June – the lowest amount for any month since November 2009.

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A practical manual of House Painting, Graining, Marbling and Sign-Writing

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was very fortunate recently to be shown a book called A practical manual of House Painting, Graining, Marbling and Sign-Writing by E. A. Davidson, Published in 1947. I’d like to share with you an extract of the Preface; The trade of a House Painter is too often supposed to consist of manual processes only, and it is thought by many, that a young man has only to follow others in order to become a competent workman.

This idea, not only in relation to House Painting but other trades also, had, during many years, been accepted in this country; but happily a great change has taken place, and it is now universally admitted, that every effort should be made to give technical instruction to our artisans, to teach them the principles

on which their has been based, to interest their minds in the higher branches of their trades, and to show them that the more the mind comprehends the requirements, the better will the hand execute the practical work.

These objects have been bourne steadily in view in the manual now placed before House Painters, Grainers, and Sign Painters, and the earnest hope is entertained, that the instruction given in different departments, the lessons in practical Art, together with the general information pervading the book, will be found both useful and interesting.

In the Industry

Bygone Era

My sincere thanks to James Christoforou for bringing this book to my attention; It has been a very interesting read. It belonged to his Great Grandfather and is still available for purchase online.

By : Jim Baker www.mytools4business.com

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Master Painters & Decorators Australia have had an exciting couple of months

In the Industry

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he state based industry survey, delivered by the Building Commission of WA, has been a huge success. This joint project with the Master Painters & Decorators Australia had an overwhelming response.

We look forward to sharing the results of the survey in coming months. Hopefully the information gathered will be the catalyst for positive changes to our industry for the betterment of everyone.

The youth of Western Australia vie for the prestigious title of Apprentice of the Year this month. July saw a healthy 23 apprentices undertake a theory test to determine who will take part in the final practical competition. Ten apprentices have earned their way into the final competition and will take up the challenge at the MPA Skills open day on the 23 August 2013. To add to the excitement of the day, six of the ten are also competing for a place in the World Skills competition.

We wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to bringing you up dates on the day through Facebook.

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Finally, it is the professional painters turn. With entries for the Master Painter & Decorator of the Year closing on Friday 26 July, the judges will now have to sharpen their pencils and pack their bags as they travel from one end of Western Australia to the other to determine who the next Master Painter & Decorator of the year will be.

Winners for both of these titles, along with the winners for the 13 categories that make up the awards will be presented at the gala dinner event on the 26 October 2013. If you are from Western Australia or are intending your travels will bring you to Western Australia around this time, come and join us at this magnificent industry event. Check out the details below In the mean time, happy painting to you all and don’t forget to “like us� on Facebook.

Best wishes, Amanda

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Health & Wellness

Confused About Being Healthy?

“In My Opinion the Most Fundamental Place to Start, is with the Gut”

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think one of the most confronting aspects of wellness is knowing where to begin and what you can do about it? The journey to wellness is one that in my opinion is really a lifelong pursuit and not something that we do a few times per year just to drop a few kilos. It really is a process of education, lots of action and the formation of good habits. How many people do you know are dieting or have just joined the gym?

wall of vitamins staring at you. If you feel like Sir Edmond Hillary about to climb Everest, don’t worry you’re like most people and you just need a place to start?

When we were training to become Naturopaths we were taught to build a foundation from which to work from.

Most people are well intentioned and know they need to be healthy but something called life gets in the way.

Stress would have to be one of the most significant aspects of modern life that impacts our health let alone the modern toxins that seem to be everywhere. The whole purpose of this article is about creating a starting place for wellbeing.

It not surprising that people can get confused as to what is healthy and who to trust? I have spent the best part of the last 10 years studying nutrition and herbal medicine and a health science degree.

You can really appreciate why there is confusion out there when it comes to choosing the right health options.

Just walk into a health store and check out the colossal

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The basis of Naturopathic health care stems primarily around the gut health, I believe if you take care of your gut it will take care of you. But before you run out and buy a whole bunch of gut products it’s best to find out what’s right for you. You just end up at the health food store and spending 40 hours with Dr Google just as confused as when you began.

There are many facets of gut health and just as many products. It’s probably best to have a program designed for you that incorporates gut health and addresses your real health concerns. It could be your diet, stress, parasites or a number of contributing factors working against you and your health goals.

Rather than just treat symptoms, speak to a health professional about a strategy that is just for you. It may just save you time and money and a lot of angst amongst a sea of products. Remember health care is not just about products but also about the choices you make each day.

As a Naturopath my role is to help you discover wellness and understand how you can improve your wellbeing.

Scott Collins

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Business Services

The First Offer Is Usually The Best I

nteresting article in the news recently; RP Data have conducted a nationwide, five year review of the amount of discounting required to secure a house sale, here in Australia. It has found that turning down an early offer, in the hope that a better one will come along later on, may not be in the home seller’s best interest.

Holding out for a better price tends to ultimately result in a greater level of price discounting as time on the market increases. A property is more likely to receive offers when it is newly listed for sale. Buyers rush out to see a newly listed home.

Most often, they have been looking for a while, understand the market, and have most likely missed out on other properties. They are ready to move on the right home. The offer they make is based on recent local sales on properties they have viewed during their search. They know the market.

It is easy to be lulled into a false sense of security, receiving a good offer in the early stages of listing your home. ‘If I have an offer this good, this early, just imagine how much better the offers will be when more people see my place!’ There may be only a few motivated buyers willing to make a decent offer on your home when it is first listed … but there are many happy to sit around and patiently wait for the price to be discounted over time. I have patiently waited for price reductions myself and actually purchased my last block of land in that perfect buyer’s scenario!

After a property has been on the market for a while, new buyers enter the market. They are only at the start of their property search, they don’t know the market as well, and they are most likely to be more cautious and submit offers on the lower side. Most often lower than the ‘first offer buyer’ who knows the market and puts in a strong, early offer when the property is fresh and newly listed.

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The First Offer Is Usually The Best The longer a property is on the market, the perceived value erodes.

It loses it’s lustre. I know I wonder ‘what is wrong’ with a property the longer it has been sitting on the market. Hidden costs increase too… holding costs (mortgage, insurance, rates, utilities) and advertising costs increase as time moves on. Time is against you in every way.

The national RP Data analysis found that homes sold in the first 30 days on the market recorded the lowest level of discounting. The sale price discount averaged 3.9% in the first 30 days. From 30 to 60 days on the market, this price discount increases to an average of 5.2%, 60 to 90 days? …. 6.5%, 90 to 120 days – 7.6% and over 120 days – 10.1%.

Here in Brisbane, the latest RP Data figures show homes are currently averaging 66 days on the market and discounting is sitting at about 10.3%.

Good to have some numbers to reference. Often holding out for more will cost you more in the long run. The first 30 days are vital.

While statistics are one thing, personal experience is another. What has been your experience with what I call, ‘The Expectation Gap’ (the amount you feel the property ‘owes’ you compared to what the market is willing to pay)?

Original article source HERE.

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New South Wales Painter

Ranks 4th in the World In the Industry

The 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos were selected to compete at the International Competition

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n July 2nd, Leipzig, Germany opened its doors to thousands of guests from around the world for the ‘Olympics’ of vocational skills. The competition was held from the 2nd to the 7th at the Leipzig Trade Fair, which saw over 1,000 competitors from 61 countries converge on the competition site for the ultimate skills test, the 42nd WorldSkills International Competition.

The 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos were selected for the International Competition following their impressive performances at the 2012 WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Sydney. Australia was represented by 31 young, proud and determined skill and trade professionals, who competed across 28 categories including Landscape Gardening, Hairdressing, Web Design and Automobile Technology.

Amongst the talented Skillaroos, was 20 year old Benjamin Hackett from Minto Heights, NSW who represented Australia in the Painting and Decorating category. From a young age Benjamin was exposed to the painting and decorating business through his father, also a painter, who inspired him to pursue a career in the industry.

The competition saw Benjamin complete five modules over four days of intense competition, including colour matching, wallpapering and a creative mural.

“I caught up with the lining of the main design I was pretty behind on that and I’ve also fixed the 2013 piece (Lettering and Design Module). It’s been a pretty good day so far, hopefully I just kill it at the end of this” said Benjamin of his progress on day three of the competition.

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Benjamin’s outstanding efforts at the International Competition were reflected in the results. He was awarded 4th place, positioning him as one of the best young painters in the world. Benjamin was one of 15 Skillaroos to also receive a Medallion of Excellence, a testament to his hard work, training and commitment over the last nine months.

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New South Wales Painter Ranks 4th in the World “The WorldSkills Competition has made me much more confident in my skills and in my personal life. It has been a wonderful opportunity for not only me but for my family, friends and TAFE teachers who have supported me all throughout the competition. Without their support this would not have happened. I am extremely proud of Australia and am honoured to have represented this great country� says Benjamin of his experience at the International Competition.

The Team Australia Skillaroos have once again done Australia proud, taking home a total of 19 medals, including one gold, two silver and one bronze, securing a ranking as the 13th most highly skilled nation in the world, an incredible result under such strong competition.

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Business Services

A Referral Network that gives you LEADS! Building a business these days can be hard without the reputation and social proof to support you.

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any people in business feel that they can just create a business and the people will come. To make matters worse, many of these feel that they should be earning from the first week.

Why is it that people think they do not need to earn the right to get people’s hard earned money?

The marketplace has been swamped in the last few years with people who are lacking integrity or authenticity; promising the world, and delivering far less, at times at great financial cost to their victims.

These people often surface using internet marketing as the tool, offering the quick fix, and taking advantage of those who don’t do their due diligence.

These fly-by-nighters move onto another crowd and continue to do the same thing, hurting and damaging the trust and faith given them. I believe, though, that the marketplace is changing. People are waking up and realising that their now limited hard earned dollars need to be spent well. By creating your own network of people, especially using business mastermind groups as your inner-circle, you can create and develop all the leads you need to sustain your business growth.

sound business advice to help you make your decisions. Mastermind groups are about developing you and your business, with the support of others who are similarly invested in the group, and are sincere in their desire to see you succeed. Your very own ‘Board of Directors’ will keep you on track and accountable. In the right group, you may find opportunities to collaborate in sustainable join ventures to reach your vision for your life and future.

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Colour Profiling for the Summer Customer What colours will you use to create a summer feel

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o… did you miss me? I surely missed writing for you, it’s been a month but I felt like something was missing in my life. Anyway, I’m back and happy to write for you about profiling final season of the year - the Summer client.

Summer People are the ‘have a chat’ people. There is always a story to tell, and tell it they must. It’s important to allow them to finish their stories or otherwise they just have to start again…! Summer homes are filled with Laura Ashley designs, muted shades of duck egg blue, coffee, cream, sage, comfy chairs, soft plush furnishings, often cane, and very French provincial.

All shades of white (definitely not cream), slightly richer shades heading in to the coffee latte neutrals, features of ink blue, denim, charcoal, pink, peacock.

Summer colours are reflected by the palette taking winters true colours adding a little black and a drop of blue. It gives us those soft muted hazy summer afternoon colours.

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Showing photos of Summer colours to all of the ‘seasons’ is a waste of time, some (especially the spring people) will hate them…. But if you show a Summer person a Summer colour scheme they will

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recent study undertaken by business forecasting firm, BIS Shrapnell, has reported some grim news in relation to the Construction industry, whilst suggesting at least some cautious optimism. As reported by the ABC, the company’s Associate Director, Mr Hawtrey says home building in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia is expected to pick up in 2014 and 2015, with unfortunately some uncomfortably slow progress throughout the other states.

“We’ve looked at the situation state by state, and we feel that three states in particular - NSW, WA and Queensland - do have what it takes to lead a recovery in Australia in building.” Areas of steady population growth and reasonable affordability will encourage growth to improve the sector, but it’s going to be and up and down bumpy ride. “We’re really in for a real nail-biter because the upswing in building that the economy needs will be coming through, but it’s going to be uneven and it’s going to be slower to get going than usual,” he said.

Related studies in the report suggested that in addition to the construction industry recovery being slow, the wealth garnered throughout the mining boom could have better sustained us for future lean times and the benefits could have been put to better use. Analysts are projecting that the construction industry recovery won’t be enough to fill the gap of the waning mining boom and that in a broad sense, governments have treated this short term boon has been received just as if it were recurrent income.

Original article at : http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-29/more-pace-needed-in-construction-recovery/4849050

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Although most painters will use protective coatings at some stage of their career, few have been trained to use them correctly, and understand how protective coatings work.

Although protective coatings are applied by painters, they are not called ‘paints’ because they are fundamentally different in many aspects. Most failures of protective coatings are caused by incorrect application techniques, or incorrect preparation; but we can hardly blame the painter, because the painter has never been taught how the products work. Protective coatings must be applied to specification, and this involves carefully and meticulously following and recorded the parameters of the application, including temperature, humidity, and moisture levels. This is done using special testing equipment, which any painter using these coatings needs to be competent to use. If this is not done, it can be extremely costly to repair or correct.

Protective Coatings are generally referred to by painters as ‘industrial paints’, but the fact is that they are used on many commercial and even domestic building projects. They include epoxy mastics, micaceous iron oxide, and two-pack polyurethane. Most painters would have used them on structural steel, for water-proofing, or as a concrete membrane.

Of course, the mining industry is a heavy user of protective coatings, and although the mining industry is slowing, many projects are only now coming to the stages involving painting and coatings, and so demand is not expected to drop immediately. Many painters seeking work in the mining industry have no formal qualification to show their competence in industrial coatings.

Up until recently there has been no formal pathway to obtaining qualifications or training in protective coatings unless a painter entered the industry by working in a blast yard. However, the skill sets required in a blast yard are different to that required by painters using protective coatings in the field.

To meet that need, the National Institute of Painting and Decorating has created a new short course for painters who use protective coatings commercially, or who wish to seek employment in the mining industry. It provides an introduction to anti-corrosion coatings and concrete water-proofing. The course is taken from the existing Certificate III Painting and Decorating qualification, and is aimed at painters who already have experience in the trade, but are looking at new markets, employment opportunities, or to improve their quality assurance systems.

Training

Training for Protective Coatings

The course includes: • Understanding specifications • Epoxy Mastic • Two-pack polyurethane • Micaceous Iron Oxide • Preparation techniques • Wet and Dry film thickness testing • Corrosion theory and prevention methodology • Identifying faults and troubleshooting defects

This course is designed for professional painters who wish to specialise in protective coating application, are required to work to specification, or intend to work in the mining industry. The course is run by Australia’s leading experts in industrial coatings, who are all fully qualified painting trainers, and consultants for the mining industry. Training will be held in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, but may be expanded to regional areas according to demand.

Cost: $600 Duration: two days Call : 1300 319790

More information can be found at:

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Course

Date

Time

Establish Legal and Risk Management

2,3,4,5,6 Sept.

8.00am to 4.00pm

Requirements of Small Business

25,26,27 Nov.

5.00pm to 8.30pm

2,3,4 Dec.

5.00pm to 8.30pm

Prepare Surfaces for Painting PRB

16,17,18 Sept.

5.00pm to 8.30pm

Colour & Wall Papering

23,24,25 Sept.

5.00pm to 8.30pm

1,2 October

5.00pm to 8.30pm

7 Oct. – Rev*

8.00am to 12.00pm

8 Oct. - Exam

8.00am to 12.00pm

9 Oct. - Resit

8.00am to 12.00pm

Identify and Produce Estimated cost

6,7 Aug.

8.00am to 4pm

for building & construction projects

12,13,14,15,16 Aug.

8.00am to 4.00pm

10,11 Sept.

8.00am to 4pm

15,16 Oct.

8.00am to 4pm

22,23 Oct.

8.00am to 4pm

28,29,30 Oct.

5.00pm to 8.30pm

4,5,6 Nov.

5.00pm to 8.30pm

11,12,13 Nov.

5.00pm to 8.30pm

26,27 Nov.

8.00am to 4pm

10,11 Dec.

8.00am to 4pm

Course in Sustainable Painting Practices

12-Nov

8.00am to 4.00pm

Remove Graffiti & Apply

6,7 Aug.

8.00am to 4pm

Protective Coatings

26,27 Nov.

8.00am to 4pm

Course in Restricted Asbestos Removal

13-Nov

8.00am to 4.00pm

Schedule

Training Schedules of Master Painters & Decorators Australia www.masterpainters.asn.au

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Ph. 0430 399 800

Master Painters & Decorators Australia www.masterpainters.asn.au Ph. 08 9471 6662 National Institute for Painting and Decorating www.painters.edu.au Australian Tax Office www.ato.gov.au

Award Rates www.fairwork.gov.au

Ph. 13 72 26 / Ph. 13 28 65 Ph. 13 13 94

Fair Work Building & Construction www.fwbc.gov.au Ph. 1800 003 338 Mates In Construction www.matesinconstruction.com.au

Ph. 1300 642 111

Workplace Health and Safety Contacts STATE ACT NSW NT QLD SA VIC WA

Website www.worksafe.act.gov.au www.workcover.nsw.gov.au www.worksafe.nt.gov.au www.deir.qld.gov.au www.safework.sa.gov.au www.worksafe.vic.gov.au www.safetyline.wa.gov.au

Phone (02)62073000 13 10 50 1800 019 115 1300 369 915 1300 365 255 1800 136 089 1300 307 877

Cancer Council Australia STATE ACT NSW NT QLD SA VIC WA

Website www.actcancer.org www.cancercouncil.com.au www.cancercouncilnt.com.au www.cancerqld.org.au www.cancersa.org.au www.cancervic.org.au www.cancerwa.asn.au

Phone (02) 6257 9999 (02) 9334 1900 (08) 8927 4888 (07) 3634 5100 (08) 8291 4111 (03) 9635 5000 (08) 9212 4333

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