Excited by the idea of igniting a room and seeing a circuit bring a home or commercial space to life? A qualification in electrotechnology might just be what you’re after. But what exactly is involved in electrotechnology and how do you get started? Unlike other trades, the journey to becoming a fully qualified sparkie takes …
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With the Australian property market continuing to boom and showing resilience during uncertain times, many traditional hands-on vocations are proving to be a hit with employers. Although carpenters and sparkies headline the list, bricklaying remains a fundamental role in the building industry. Nowadays, the profession includes more than just laying bricks. Bricklayers own the start-to-finish …
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When you think of iconic tackles in Rugby League, a couple of cinematic moments come to mind: Scott Sadler chasing down Todd Byrne in the 2003 Grand Final and Sonny Bill’s shoulder charge on Joel Clinton. But few hits compare to Gorden Tallis’ 2002 State Of Origin collar-grab on Brett Hodgson. The Queensland enforcer ragged-dolled …
For many, considering a change of career or thinking about upskilling isn’t uncommon. But the prospect of going through the entire process again is daunting. Fortunately, you don’t have to start at square one. In Australia, when you’re looking at going back to university or starting a new trade, educational institutions and work places allow …
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I’m a tradie. Can I claim the course fee that I paid to complete my course as a self-education expense? According to the Australian Taxation office (ATO), You may be able to claim a deduction for self-education expenses if your study is work-related. In some circumstances you have to reduce the amount of your claim …
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What is a Tradesman? 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 high degree of both theoretical and practical knowledge of his/ her own trade. Generally and famously known as one of …
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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 make the choice that leads to Mr. …
“He’s a hard-working bloke who doesn’t beat about the bush. His day starts when the sun comes up, but he can’t even begin to think before his egg and bacon roll. Then he’s on a roll.”, according to News Corp Australia. We all identify the Aussie Tradie as our go-to person for all things electric, …
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 enough. In its most fundamental form, Recognition of Prior …
Qualify Me! is now a corporate supporter of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), the only national body that funds life-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. NBCF-funded research has helped to detect breast cancer earlier, develop better therapies and treatments, build a greater understanding of how the spread of …
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