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Costing & Estimating 101
Includes basic understanding of estimating plans, symbols (used on drawings), and calculations of charge and labour rates, overheads applicable, effective site measuring, scaffold allowances and finally how to prepare and present a quotation.
COURSE FEES: Members $285.00 Non-Members $385.00
Lead Paint Hazard Management 102
An important qualification when tendering for Public Works, Schools, Health and Ministry of housing projects and old buildings in general. Graduates will be listed in the National Register of Lead-Safe Trained Contractors.
COURSE FEES: Members $440.00 Non-Members $660.00
OH&S Green Card Induction “Level 1” 103
Ensure you are not denied access to construction sites. The OFFICIAL WorkCover Construction Industry OH&S induction course. Everything you, your workers and your sub-contractors need to comply with the WorkCover for industry induction training. A clear understanding of English is essential.
COURSE FEES: Members $121.00 Non-Members $165.00
Safety Testing & Inspection of Electrical Equipment 105
This course has been designed to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and ‘certification’ to perform inspection and testing using approved “Portable Appliance Testing Equipment”.
COURSE FEES: Members $250.00 Non-Members $295.00
Working at Heights Safety Awareness Training 106
Employers are required to ensure that appropriate measures and systems of work are implemented to ensure the safety of all workers. This course has been developed to suit both the worker and the employer.
COURSE FEES: Members $190.00 Non-Members $250.00
Quoting to Win 107
The course is of 2 hours duration with time for discussions. It takes attendees on a journey from identifying their own strengths and markets (or areas of paint contracting which suits them best), in which the greatest tendering success is likely to be achieved.
COURSE FEES: Members $77.00 Non-Members $116.00
Tax Planning 109
This course has been designed to incorporate a number of important issues relating to painters and the way in which they maintain business records thus saving time and money. This course will offer participants relevant information on the following topics; income tax, GST, PAYG, Superannuation Guarantee.
COURSE FEES: Members $77.00 Non-Members $116
Elevated Work Platforms Course (over 11 meters) 110
This course is designed to teach practical experience on the safe use of work platforms over 11m and the implementation of the required safety checks. Amongst a number of topics, it will cover safe working procedures, hazard control strategies and requirements when working near power lines.
The course is conducted over 2 days, 4 to 6 hours per day (longer if applicants are not confident). A qualified WorkCover Assessor holds assessment on the second day of training. The assessment is normally held seven days after commencement of the first day of training, to give applicants a reasonable amount of time to study the information required for assessment.
COURSE FEES: Members $480.00 Non-Members $550.00
22002VIC Course in Sustainable Painting Practices
This is an accredited course designed to bring the Painting and Decorating Contractor up to speed with environmentally friendly work practises. It will cover such things as waste management and the latest products and materials available to minimise the impact on the environment.
The Sustainable Painting Practices (SPP) training program was developed by Sustainability Victoria with specialist advice from key stakeholders and industry representatives. The course is owned by Sustainability Victoria.
The successful completion of the course will result in an achievement of the Nationally Recognised 22002VIC Course in Sustainable Painting Practices.
On the successful completion of the SPP and provided you are a financial member of the Association, you will then become a registered Enviropainter® and gain access to the exclusive ‘Enviropainter®' logo which you may use on your website, motor vehicles, advertising and promotional materials.
COURSE FEES: Members - $550.00 Non-members - $650.00
Business Management TBC
From starting out, establishing and growing your business the Master Painters will be holding a series of “hands on workshops” for painting contractors covering the following topics:
* Business and company structures
* OH&S & Environment management
* Contracts
* Licences
* Insurances
* Planning
* Employees
* Business management/Debt recovery
* Business partners
* Marketing
* Complaint handling
Plus much more…..
The successful completion of the course will result in an achievement of a nationally recognised accreditation.
COURSE FEES: Members $TBC Non-Members $TBC
Cancellations: Cancellations received within 5 working days cannot be refunded, however arrangements can be made to transfer bookings to another date (if available). Persons failing to notify the Master Painters Association of their non-attendance to a course prior to the commencement date will not be eligible for a refund or a transfer. Master Painters has the right to cancel/postpone courses due to unforeseen circumstances including insufficient numbers. Completion of registration form and signature certifies you agree to the cancellation and transfer policy.
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