Posts Tagged ‘Tradie talk’
Update to Project Management – Whats New
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management got a make-over! There’s been a new and exciting refresh to the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management after being part of a huge rollout on multiple updated courses across the construction industry last year. If you are looking to do a diploma of project management now is the time…
Read More5 Reasons why you shouldn’t wait till after Christmas to sign up an Apprentice
5 Reasons why you should sign up an Apprentice now and DONT wait until after Christmas to put on an Apprentice or Trainee 1- Many of the AASN’s (Australian Apprentice Support Networks) are booked out for weeks to complete signups. 2- Once sign-ups are complete contracts are taking anywhere between 2 to 8 weeks to…
Read MoreSpot The Robot Dog – Taking WHS in Construction to the next level
Advancements in any role that puts people at risk is an exciting topic and when you pair it with leading-edge technology that takes form as a dog…..you have our attention. Spot by Boston Dynamics is the latest and most talked about artificial intelligence to hit the Civil and Building and Construction industry. Designed to capture…
Read MoreWhat Trade Should I Do? – Take the quiz and find out!
Looking at a career in trades but not sure where to start? Each industry holds exciting opportunities for a rewarding career in the trades but which industry will suit you the best? Take our fun quiz and see what industry you’ll be matched with. [os-widget path=”/foundation-training-australia/which-career-is-best-for-me-“] Curious about the industry you got? Check out our…
Read MoreQLeave – Get The Long Service Leave You Have Earned
Our very own Client Development Manager superstar Kayla talks about Qleave, what it is and how they can help you! “It’s crazy how many people I meet out onsite that have no idea what QLeave is or how they are here to help you when their own money & entitlements are tied up with them”…
Read MoreAm I essential? Double-check here! (SEQ)
South East Queensland has been thrown into another lockdown over the weekend with the comment made this is the strictest lockdown we’ve had. A lot of people are unsure if they are meant to stay open and go to work so we’ve taken the list and removed the fluff. YOU ARE ESSENTIAL: Queensland Health defines…
Read MoreWage Increases for Construction Industry Coming this July!
Minimum wages in the construction industry modern awards are increasing by 2.5% starting from the first full pay period on or after July 1 2021. These awards include Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020’ Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 Joinery and Building Trades Award 2020 Mobile…
Read More21 Tradie Tax Deductions!
There are a great many tradie tax deductions you may be entitled to claim on your tax return. Unfortunately, a good number of tradies miss out on hundreds of them every year. This leaves their hard-earned cash in the pockets of the ATO and that’s plain crazy! If you work in construction, building, horticulture, civil or any kind of trade…
Read More27 of the best Tradie sayings you’ve ever heard
Working in construction you will hear what seems like an infinite amount of Tradie sayings. All of which have been shortened in some way to barely represent what they actually mean. Some of them can be pretty crude and generally politically incorrect, but for the most part the rest are pretty amazing. Smoko “Time for smoko…
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