As the mining sector continues to prove a gold mine for jobs and companies desperate for willing workers, it’s no surprise that flying in and flying out is becoming more popular with young professionals. With natural resources a plenty in rural areas, FIFO – fly-in-fly-out, as it’s better known – is providing the opportunity for job …
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While a course in finance or commerce is the most obvious route to entrepreneurship, a certificate in tradesmanship won’t stop you from achieving your business ambitions. Whether you have a love of sparks, enjoy building new structures or you’re well-versed in unblocking drains, it doesn’t mean you can’t run a successful company. However, even with …
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Kerb appeal can make or break a property, which is why your choice of exterior house colours is important. Follow our tips for choosing your exterior paint colours before you go ahead and book house painting services! Keep It ClassicA classic colour scheme is by far the safest option to go for, complementing all types …
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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. …
