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Taking on an Apprentice? Consider this…
Employing an apprentice today is probably quite different from when you were doing your trade. David Neyle explains what you must do to prepare your business ... -
World Plumbing Council Unveils Research Database
The World Plumbing Council (WPC), an international organisation dedicated to developing and promoting the image and standards of the plumbing industry worldwide, is proud to announce ... -
Keeping it Fresh
Peter Jackson discusses one of the biggest problems being discussed in New Zealand and how plumbers will play an important role in solving it. -
Welding Safety: Heart of the Matter
The question has arisen whether people with cardiac pacemakers should be using electric welding equipment. The short answer is that a doctor would advise against it ... -
Training More Tradies
On 5 March 2014 Sussan Ley, Assistant Minister for Education heavily promoted the need for Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) to have greater links ... -
Enware Rewards Government Initiatives
Federal government representatives recently visited Enware Australia to experience first-hand how an Australian manufacturing company is thriving and investing in its future through research and development. ... -
Hydraulink Launches its Exciting New Franchise Opportunity
After three years of development, Hydraulink Australia has launched its full business format franchise model. The franchise offers a robust suite of business support tools, backed ... -
Ladies don’t want broken tradies
With tradies ranking third in the sexiest jobs scale according to news.com.au, it’s easy for Aussie tradies to think they are not only ‘hot’ but also ... -
A Plumber learning new skills
“Plumber”, Australia’s first hand transplant recipient, has found a new lease on life. Ian Kenins reports. -
Training on the Go
Gone are the days when utility companies employed and trained hundreds of apprentices and invested/supported training infrastructure.
