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28 May What you need to know : Tax Deductions for Tradies

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="yes" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" padding_top="15" padding_bottom="15"][vc_column][vc_separator type="transparent"][vc_column_text] I’m a tradie. Can I claim the course fee that I paid to complete my course as a self-education expense? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]According to the Australian Taxation office (ATO), You may be able to claim a deduction...

16 May 7 reasons why deciding to become a Tradie could be the best choice you’ll ever make!

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="yes" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" background_color="#f6f6f6" padding_top="15" padding_bottom="15"][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is a Tradesman? [/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="transparent"][vc_column_text] A tradesman or trades person, or more commonly known as a “Tradie”, is a skilled manual worker in a particular craft or trade. A tradesman is considered a professional with a...

07 Feb Fall in Love with the Right Tradie

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Most Aussies love a good renovation challenge or have dreams about that one project build they’d love to see. According to studies by NSW Fair Trading, Tradie complaints and lack of staying power leave most home-owners heartbroken and financially burdened with higher repair costs.So how do you...

02 Nov Do you know your Tradie?

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17 Jul Construction

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Start building your career on a firm foundation you already have in the first place!Learning from actual work and life experiences in general result in forms of knowledge that are conspicuously different from those learnings acquired in an academy. This fact cannot be given emphasis...

13 Jul Qualify Me! supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)

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12 Dec An overview of Childcare industry and its opportunities

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Careers in Childcare Careers in childcare are set to become one of the nation’s top five professions, and it is anticipated that the availability of jobs in the childcare industry will significantly increase in the next years due to the baby boom phenomenon in Australia.In fact,...

28 Sep Hot Trade Short Courses are Here!

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Qualify Me! has been working with its now over 15,000 tradies on file to provide courses that will help tradies develop their skills and be able to expand their businesses. Experienced tradies can now sit a number of nationally accredited courses with Qualify Me!. Our courses...

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29 Aug MakeUp Artist courses, School & Online

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23 Aug Smart and Skilled Information

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Smart and Skilled is a new initiative that is part of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It aims to help people in NSW to develop the knowledge and skills they need to secure paid employment and enhance their careers. Students who are eligible...

23 Aug Kick some Butt with Qualify Me!

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We are excited to announce our latest campaign launched today and due to expire by the end of September. Student who sign up to a Trade RPL Program between the 23rd of August 2016 and 30th of September 2016 will be entitled to a FREE pair of...

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19 Jul QBCC when do I and don’t I need a trade licence in QLD?

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Licensing in QLD is fairly straight forward. He's a short and clear explainer from the QBCC site for when you need and when you don't need a licence. Trust you will find it helpful "When you don't need a licenceIn certain circumstances, you don’t need a QBCC...

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16 Jul Qualify Me For A Career In Hospitality

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13 Jul How to prepare for your building work supervisor interview (SA CBS)

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After being in the industry for years your nerves probably tingled when you hear you need to sit an interview with the Consumer Business Services (CBS) to discuss your Building work supervisor knowledge. Before you read on, it's probably fair to point out that this...

13 Jul What qualifications do I need to get my licence in NSW?

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I understand it can get pretty complicated to know which qualification and experience requirements you need to become licensed in your field of work.Here's a list of the common trade contractor licenses in NSW and how you can apply: Erection of prefabricated metal-framed home additions and...

13 Jul How to prepare for your building work supervisor interview (SA CBS)

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After being in the industry for years your nerves probably tingled when you hear you need to sit an interview with the Consumer Business Services (CBS) to discuss your Building work supervisor knowledge. Before you read on, it's probably fair to point out that this...

26 May Andri – Indonesian Student success story

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"Kesan saya terhadap layanan Qualify Me adalah agen pendidikan yang terbaik, terpecaya,dan juga berpengalamandalam membantu saya sepenuhnya untuk menentukan universitas / college yang sesuai dengan subjek pendidikan yang saya ingingkan. Qualify Me juga membantu saya dalam hal mendapatkan magang kerja di Sydney. Terima kasih saya ucapkan...

26 May Insight from Malaysian International student

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Hi, my name is Yong Sook Mun. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne. There are many things that I love about coming to Melbourne. The culture and diversity here is just amazing. The people here are friendly and very welcoming...

26 May Meet Eric – International Student Story

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Meet Eric, he's an international student from Malaysia who studied in Australia. He found it very difficult and whilst he was able to work and make a lot of money, he was not able to finish his course.He returned to Malaysia with a vision to make...

26 May Adult LLN module VET Trainer upgrade

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The current elective unit TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills may become a core unit in the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. To work as a trainer in the VET sector a trainer must hold, as a minimum, the TAE40110 Certificate IV in...

26 May Sieders: the most qualified for new backing in title fight at local finale.

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Dave "Sideways" Sieders, the undisputed fast-man of the Australian V8 Ute Series - fuelled by Hog's Breath Cafe, will sport new backing as the Championship comes down to the wire at his hometown track at Homebush Olympic Park this weekend, 5-7th December 2014.Having recorded 17...

26 May How do I get my Electrical Licence in NSW?

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It can be quite a daunting task to get your electrical licence in Australia. Even some apprentices struggle to work out all the steps involved. This article will cover the major steps you need to undertake to be qualified and licensed as an electrician.There's a few...

26 May $10,000 Christmas give away winner – Shane Hall

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Interview with Shane Hall plumbing skills recognition client of Avalon – winner of the Qualify Me! 2014 $10,000 Christmas Giveaway [Interview Audio transcript] Interviewer: James Choucair (Business Development Manager)Interviewee: Shane Hall (Qualify Me! Certificate III in Plumbing client)Location: Qualify Me! head office 70 Parramatta Rd, Croydon NSW 2132Date/Time: 2pm on...

26 May Construction industry trade skills shortage 2015

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There is a lot of noise out there of the building boom and many statistics to show that Sydney dwellers especially are building and renovating at a rate not seen previously. For those of you like me that like their details, check out the attachment...

26 May Do I have to upgrade my Certificate IV TAE to a diploma?

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The new standards introduced for 2015 aim to ensure trainers provide training that reflects current industry practice and valid assessment, whilst maintaining currency of their skills and knowledge in their industry area and in vocational education and training. Starting January 2016, as a trainer you will need to hold at...

26 May Information Technology in Sydney, Australia

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Working within the information technology industry continuously presents new and exciting challenges each day and let’s not forget to mention the rewards. There are an abundance of different types of information technology categories that you can work in, all of which primarily surround installation and...

26 May Happy Australia Day!

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Qualify Me! Indonesia members currently residing in Australia enjoy a day jet boating at Floyd Bay.Though the weather wasn't all that great, the warter was as warm as it gets (yep a spa bath!). Activities included:Going nuttts on the water with the roaring 400 horses...

26 May Choosing a Career

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Studies have shown that social attitudes generally impact the success that people have pursuing different careers. So it goes without saying to consider what career fits your social attitude. Here are some questions we have devised to help you contemplate and grasp your social attitude, and then...

26 May Capstone Exam HELP is HERE!

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The final subject of your Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician is often referred to as the capstone assessment (aka subject title: Electrical Systems Safety). As the name suggests, the purpose of this assessment is to observe students apply what has been learned in their electrical course and...

26 May LLN in the workplace

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Skills training supports workers increasing efficiency and addressing lots of issues in the workplace but training doesn't solve everything. Workers who have low level foundation skills can be assisted by their very own workplaces.Think about the documents that are used in your workplace, are they straightforward...

26 May Licence Recognition in NSW

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Want to transfer your licence from your state to NSW? You might be in luck. There is a fairly straightfoward process that is managed by the licence regulators providing mutual recognition of your licence across state borders. The state regulator for a builders licence in NSW...

25 May Get your plumbers licence

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25 May How do I get my builders licence in NSW?

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How do I get my builders licence in NSW?Not sure if you are on the right path to get your builders licence in NSW? Here's a full wrap of what you need to know. MUST READ.We have a lot of enquirers checking in to see...

25 May Career opportunity in Information technology

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Career opportunity in Information technologyInformation technology is one of the very few industries with lots of upside and very little downside, it is the backbone to almost every developed economy. What makes information technology such a desirable career path is that it is dynamic and...

25 May Builders Licence Lending

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Builders Licence LendingWhy do builders lend out their licenses to their mates? Wouldn't have a clue. But its not good or safe practice at all! I hear so many stories day in and day out of registered builders lending their building licence to mates for a...

25 May Gorden tallis joins Qualify Me!

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Qualify Me! Would like to introduce our new company ambassador,Gorden Tallis! Former Australian rugby league player and Captain This former Australian rugby league player and captain, Gorden Tallis attributes his achievements to a variety of factors, that we here at Qualify Me! value and pride ourselves on....

30 Oct So you’ve been called in for an electrical Trade Test

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Let me be a little frank here. If you're not familiar with the Australian standards and regulations (AS/NZ 3000) and the way we wire down under then you're not going to have much luck at VTT's trade test. But there is hope...

16 Jul Another Successful Electrical Capstone Class

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08 Dec Team Qualify Me! claims 2nd place in this year’s championship Featured

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Despite a tough final outing in front of his home crowd, Dave "Sideways" Sieders backed by Qualify Me! has finished Second Outright in the 2014 Australian V8 Ute Racing Series on the streets of Homebush Olympic Park this weekend, 5-7th December 2014. After qualifying his Qualify...

26 Jul 2014 FIFA World Cup TV Campaign Featured

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Keep an eye our for our TV campaign during this world cup on SBSs live broadcast of the games!...

26 May Now a licensed Painter

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I am a painter with many years experience. I have always worked in the industry with my family pretty much all my life.When I was still at TAFE I got consumed by work then had a family and time flew by and I never got around...

26 May Trades Recognition Australia & NSW Electrician licence

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Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is a skills assessment service provider specialising in assessments for people with trade skills gained overseas or in Australia, for the purpose of migration and skills recognition. Electricians that are not Australian citizens will need to attain a Trade Recognition Certificate...

22 Jul With RPL – You’re already there!

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What is RPL?RPL or Recognition of Prior Learning as the name suggests is the process of recognising the skills and experience you already have, and turning them into a nationally recognised qualification. If you were to look at the documents you work on at work....