Author: Casey McGuire
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The barriers to work-life balance for tradies and how to overcome them
Tradies in industries like plumbing, welding and carpentry have battled a poor work-life balance for ages. It’s possible to overcome it by collaborating with employers and ... -
RIDGID releases K-46 Cordless SinkSnake
RIDGID has released the K-46 Cordless SinkSnake to clear blockages in sinks, baths, showers and urinals. It’s powered by the 18V advanced lithium battery platform to ... -
AGA opens Training Institute in Victoria
The AGA has opened the AGA Training Institute in Braeside, Victoria, following the AGA’s approval as a Registered Training Organisation. The facility represents an investment in ... -
Megaflo Green providing an alternative option to PVC drain pipes
Megaflo Green is an alternative to a round PVC agi drain pipe, with tests finding it collects and removes water up to 4.9 times faster compared ... -
Not one, not two, not three, but 37 microskills!
TAFE NSW has dozens of microskills on offer that cover a variety of fields. Casey McGuire looks at how the plumbing-based microskills are benefiting new and ... -
Rather be safe than sorry, check gas bottles
Exploding plumbing vans are unfortunately more common than some would think. Casey McGuire looks at why it happens as well as ways to detect and prevent ... -
MPA NSW disappointed with ban on natural gas appliances
The Master Plumbers Association of NSW (MPA NSW) is disappointed by the City of Sydney’s ban on natural gas appliances. That will take effect in all ... -
GAMAA welcomes Victorian Government’s standards
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s electrification and efficiency standards and regulations. Some of the government’s proposed changes for ... -
Rheem Australia gives $60,000 grant to 20 apprentices
Rheem Australia has given a $60,000 grant to 20 apprentices as part of the Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program. Each grant included $2,000 to assist with ... -
Research from NCVER promotes pre-apprenticeship training
Research from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) highlights the role pre-apprenticeship training can have in supporting student success. Future Workforce predicts that out ...
