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The Symbol of Excellence
Suite 4, 41 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood 3184
Tel: (03) 9531 4703 | Fax: (03) 9531 1120
Email: admin@awciv.com.au Issue 7 - December 2007
Website: www.fwcianz.com
Inside this
Summer Issue
President’s Report
Les Butterworth 2
From The Secretary’s Desk -
AWCIV Office News
Carolyn Little 2
My Word - Industrial Relations
Report - Tony Mussert 3
AWCIV State Conference
Geelong 3
Australian Standards News
Len Pimm 4
Victoria Registration of
Plasterers - Len Pimm 4
Commercial News - Tracking
the Training Levy - Stan Godek 5
Housing Industry News
- Chris Morgan 5
Training - Stilts. Fire Rating.
Red Card OH&S. - Carolyn Little 6
It’s not a Board Game -
Safe Practice for Plasterers
Training. (Advert) 6
New Member News
Carolyn Little 7
Regional Liaison - JSA’s &
Work Methods Statements
Mark Toy 7
2008 Industry Award -
Are you Eligible? 8
Your Executive
Committee 2007 8
Member Services 8
Life Members 8
SPECIAL! New JSA and Work Methods Honorary Members 8
Training and Information AWCIV Representing Members
Interests in Negotiations. 8
(See page 7).
Disclaimer 8
Supporters of the Walls & Ceilings Industry
Issue 7 - Page 1 Walls & Ceilings - December 2007
AWCI VICTORIA 2007 President’s Report
Since we last went to print, Victoria commitment in terms of money in registrations and
has conducted a very successful accommodation. This said, response suggests all agree the
AWCIANZ Federal Conference. The benefits far outweighed the cost. Knowledge gained and the
Victorian chapter, whose task it was ability to be able to discuss industry concerns with people
to organize this event, did itself proud who have the industry at heart is invaluable. To listen to
and I must thank all those people speakers on topics as diverse as IR, future industry training,
from within the AWCIV and others metal framing, paint and a host of other topics add to our
indirectly involved, who helped out understanding. And to have the chance to be involved in
with various jobs, large and small, forums where your concerns can be aired, with people who
because to run an event of this size are in charge of setting the industry standards. Not least of all
takes a lot of planning and a lot more is meeting new people from all corners of industry that make
hard work. it so worthwhile. The social calendar was a feature of this
conference with a Yarra / Bay cruise and an MCG dinner being
I must also thank Steve Poole and his team at Current Events two of the highlights.
for their dedicated work, not only over the four days of the
conference, but for some two years of work in preparation for All of this is written from the perspective of an event that is
the event. It would also be remiss of me not to especially thank over. But think about it. If you did not make it to Melbourne for
Carolyn for the effort she put in over two years, making sure the Federal conference why not make sure you make it to
this event was a resounding success. Geelong for our state conference April 17th to 20th. For the
first time next year we will be running the awards of
But as with any of these types of events, there are two groups excellence. Here is a chance to enter an example of your firms
that make or break the event. Firstly it is the sponsors who are work in one of the various categories. These awards have
prepared to get behind an event sometimes when the bottom proven very popular in other states with the winners being
line may seem less than clear, but see support for the industry announced at the conference dinner. Queensland had nearly
of major importance. To all the firms who made the decision to four hundred at their dinner and I was lucky enough to attend
sponsor Melbourne, I and the AWCIV thank you and hope you the NSW conference earlier this year where they filled the
all enjoyed yourselves; from feedback received, I am sure you venue and had to turn many away. So here is the challenge.
did. But in the long run we hope you get value for your dollar Let's make the Victorian awards bigger and grander than the
and I urge all contractors to support firms that are willing to other states and maybe some of the Victorian winners can go
support the industry. on to be winners at the Federal conference in NSW in October
The other and most important group are the delegates and 2008.
partners who are prepared to give up their time, and we all Les Butterworth
know how precious time is these days and also the
FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK
VICTORIA SHOWS HOW IT’S DONE,
AND NOW IT’S BACK TO BUSINESS.
The last year has placed a lot of time demands A committee has been formed and is well into operation on resolving
on the AWCIV as organizers of the Federal the Association’s training allocation funding, while training itself is
Conference. I would like to thank the Conference expanding in terms of numbers of participants and the courses we
Committee for their commitment and the now offer (see page 6).
support they have so willingly provided, that has
gone to make both the Conference and the Association membership has grown and we urge all current
Worldskills competition such a resounding success. And yes, the members to promote Association membership to industry
Victorian boys came in 1st in Worldskills. participants. The simple basics are that the more members we have,
the stronger the Association becomes and the better we can
The feedback we have received has been fantastic from Perth, represent your interests. And this is no idle theory. Right at this
across the Tasman from New Zealand, and as far away as first time moment the Association is stronger in member numbers, highly
delegates, from Canada. It’s great to hear that the effort we put in supported in terms of a dedicated and active Executive and more
has been so well appreciated and even more so to hear what a determined than ever that the Association will be a very valuable
worthwhile and enjoyable time all say they experienced. asset to all who join us, and a force to be reckoned with in the
interests of the industry.
So what next? Well on April 17th, we have the State conference
organized at the harbour-side venue Four Points Sheraton at But right now, as if you couldn’t help but notice, Christmas is almost
Geelong, overlooking Corio Bay. A two-day event, it promises to be upon us. It seems to get into gear early every year. Time for a break
far and away the best State conference to date and we are working and time to relax and enjoy the best that the festive season and our
hard to ensure it is a great success. summer have to offer. Not to mention time to check out what my
other half has done about the cracks in the hard plaster that the
On the Office front, our New Executive are very active in the process drought conditions have brought on. I’m not worried. It will get
of assuring that our members get the best possible service from done. It’s our turn to have Christmas day this year!
Association membership. Mark Toy of Holmesglen TAFE is
spearheading a new regional liaison to establish what members look I wish all of you the very best for the season and extend my thanks
to the Association for, and also what members feel would most for the friendship, support and satisfaction I have received in looking
attract them to attend the Conference at Geelong next April. Input after the Association and it’s members throughout 2007.
and feedback is vital in order to best answer your Association needs.
Issue 7 - Page 2 Walls & Ceilings - December 2007
My Word - Industrial Report - Tony Mussert.
Politics and the Workplace
It seems that of recent times, commentary upon • 'unfair dismissal’ will again become a mill-stone around the neck
the upcoming Federal elections is a constant of of all but the very smallest employers. Under a Labour
my contributions to the Newsletter, but the fact government, the previous rigid and restrictive restraints which
is that the prospect of a change of government frustrated employers seeking to rid themselves of unsatisfactory
in Canberra IS an issue of the utmost employees will again apply. The lifting of the 'unfair dismissal’ in
importance for our industry, and a change of 2005 gave a significant boost to employment in the small business
government WILL impact significantly upon sector, and I predict that a return of 'unfair dismissal’ will have the
industrial relations and employment issues, opposite effect in 2008.
especially for the wall & ceiling contractor engaged in the
commercial construction sector. Consider just these three things: • under Labour, the compulsory superannuation levy will rise from 9%
to 15%. That is a FACT! The commitment is set down in ALP policy.
• under a Labour government the Australian Building & Construction That 6% jump will be born by the employer, and be a direct add-on
Commission (ABCC) will, from 2010, cease to operate as an to the cost of labour. The figure of 15% comes from actuarial studies
independent statutory authority (the ABCC is the “policeman on which show that super contributions of that level are necessary if
the beat” in the construction industry which - since its super is to provide for a living income. Now I don’t have any
establishment in 2005 - has been single-handedly responsible for objection to us having a national super scheme which ensures all
reining in the bully-boy antics of the CFMEU). Although the ALP Australians can retire and live with dignity. But look who’s paying,
says the ABCC task will continue to be performed by a section and look who’s the beneficiary. Employers are being called on to pay
within the Dept of Employment & Workplace Relations, I am a the lot, but I say super should be contributed to by the employee.
cynic. I do not believe that the savagely left-wing Julia Gillard, as After all, the pay-out is for their benefit. So what would be wrong
Workplace Relations Minister, will leave the ABCC a free rein to with it being mandated that any levy over 9% will be covered by an
continue as it has to date. On the contrary, I fully expect Gillard, employee contribution? And how sneaky is Labour? Get the poor
immediately upon assuming office, to quietly tell the ABCC to pull dumb employer to fully fund what is really a national retirement
its horns in. A 'suggestion’ of that kind coming from the Minister scheme, and you’ve just excused the government from its pension
is going to carry an awful lot of weight with any public servant obligations. Nice work if you can get it!
interested in his/her future career prospects. A de-horned ABCC
is not what the Victorian construction industry needs. Who was it who said, “Vote early - and vote often”?
AWCIV 2008 STATE CONFERENCE GEELONG
Acts of god and other building blunders
A Conference on all that warps,
cracks, breaks and falls at the
feet of the Walls & Ceilings
industry.
Be there! You'll never get a better
chance to up-skill on what effects
and how to avoid problems on
the job.
• Presentations by industry experts on what
makes a job bulletproof... and what can't.
• New products, technologies and standards
and other friends and foes.
• What's coming.... from the manufacturers.
• Fault finding and fixing from the
commercial and domestic perspectives.
• Glancing light and levels of finish.
• Job safety assessment and work methods.
• Training and other useful money saving aids.
• Share experiences and help solve
problems.
For inquiries and to reserve your
Four Points Sheraton Geelong place at this VIP conference, contact
17 April - 20 April 2008 the Secretary Carolyn Little at the
AWCIV - 9531 4703.
Walls & Ceilings - December 2007 Issue 7 - Page 3
Industry Shapes Up for the Future - Len Pimm
The long overdue publication of the AS/NZS 2589 was the subject of an address by the Review Committee Chair
person, Mr Dennis Hill at the very successful recent AWCIANZ National Conference held recently at the Hilton
Hotel in Melbourne. Dennis promised this important document will be available to us in January 2008.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION
I was privileged to have been selected as Chief Judge for the Worldskills Australia National Competition for Plastering Industry's
Apprentices, the competition is now an integral part of the AWCIANZ national conferences' commitment to the future.
Joining me on the judging panel were two dedicated industry people in Mr Paul Spark, Boral Plasterboard's National Enterprise Training
Manager and Mr Rob Beckett, who flew in from TAFE in South Australia.
Two selected Apprentices from each State of Australia and New Zealand competed for the gold, silver and bronze medals and an
opportunity to represent Australia in Tokyo Japan on the world stage.
The winners were: -
GOLD
Victoria
Ashley Coulthard & Daniel Withers
SILVER
South Australia
Vic Bentvelzen & Lachlan McGlashan
BRONZE
Tasmania
Joshua Woolley & Ben Lawler
Whilst there were official winners,
all the participants can consider
themselves worthy representatives of
their respective regions.
I would like to thank the many people
who participated in the preparation,
staging, judging and completion of this
most successful event, which only
goes to show the huge potential our
industry training fraternity are
producing for the future.
WORKSAFE VICTORIA CONFERENCE
AWCIV delegate Tom Brown and myself attended the review group meeting of the Worksafe Victoria review panel together with a large
contingent of industry players which including the MBA, HIA, numerous Industry Associations, major building and construction companies
and unions delegates from a range of trades.
A wide range of issues were raised and as a result a number of changes will be instigated in order to improve industry safety regulation,
codes of practice and in some cases standards. At times the exchange of views became quite heated. A second meeting will deliver the
expanded content of the ideas and proposals expressed and hopefully deliver outcomes conducive of simpler , safer guidelines for our
industry.
The few things of interest I picked up on were; -
• Future visitors to building and construction sites who do not carry a Red Card will need to be accompanied by, and be responsible, to a
Red Card Holder familiar with the site and any special site hazards that may be present.
• All pits, trenches and excavations of a deeper depth (to be determined) will be subject to a site inspection and approval by a Worksafe
Inspector prior and during excavation works.
• One National Card will replace all state cards so that all (Red , Blue, Green or Yellow cards ) are to be one colour and one qualification,
and all of the previously issued differing colour state issued cards will progressively be replaced by this new standard coloured nationally
recognised card.
Issue 7 - Page 4 Walls & Ceilings - December 2007
Tracking the Training Levy
Stan Godek
Commercial Contractor members will Glasson of Incolink, Brian Welch of the MBA and by the Unions.
no doubt be aware that this
association - as well as most other Incolink has been unwilling to provide satisfactory explanations of
trade associations - have been how it has spent the many millions of dollars collected from us under
unable to obtain training funds from the guise of training funds.
Incolink, despite having paid many
thousands of training dollars into that These funds have certainly not been distributed to satisfy the training
fund for that purpose. needs of our workers.
The current EBA, which most of us have signed, obliges us to We want and need access to the training that we are paying for but
contribute a Training Levy of $4.50 per man per week to Incolink. not getting.
It was legitimately expected that we, as contributors to the training Our workers, invariably all Union members, need that trade specific
fund, either individually or via our associations', would be able to training.
access those funds to provide our workers with the trade specific
and industry specific training they require to maintain or increase We decided this situation is unacceptable and that it was time to do
their skill levels. something about it.
Well guess what, that was not to be. We want to bring this unjust anomaly to the attention of as many
influential people as possible with a view to having this situation
Before the Training Levy was introduced in the current EBA, training changed.
funds were made available through Incolink, but it now seems that
the rules have changed. To that end, the AWCIV Executive, on behalf of Commercial
Contractors and in conjunction with the Master Painters Association
Incolink is controlled by both the Master Builders Association (MBA) (MPA) have written a letter to our commercial contractor members,
and the Unions, and they have deemed themselves to be the to many state and federal parliamentarians, including our new PM,
exclusive providers of training for the whole of the Construction to various other associations, to the MBAV, to the CFMEU, and to
Industry. other parties which we feel may be interested to know this and who
may be able to help.
That in itself would not be totally bad - if they were able to satisfy our
specific training needs – but they cannot and do not. This has resulted in a meeting between ourselves and relevant
Incolink members on 23 November, during which we strongly put
Our workers are in need of trade specific training that the current our position and are now awaiting a formal response from Mr Brian
situation is unable to satisfy. Welch in which we expect him to formally outline the MBAV position.
This association has the ability, the courses, the venues, the trainers, We will decide our next step upon receiving that letter.
the desire and certainly the need to provide this training, but we do
not have the funds. If this effort is unsuccessful we will have no option but to take more
drastic measures.
Our last application was refused, and, when trying to establish the
reasons for the refusal, we were given the run-around by John It is, however, pleasing that negotiations are finally in progress again.
Housing Industry News - Chris Morgan
Approvals in Victoria rose 2.5% in interest rates and the outcome of the current election have affected
the last quarter according to the market.
information released by the HIA in
October. Currently the major builders are recording reasonable sales but this
can only be at the expense of the smaller players.
This increase is in line with the
better affordability in Victoria, albeit The forecast for 2008/09 is for an increase in numbers of 7% over
marginal, than Sydney and SE this financial year, the breakdown of the mix between detached
Queensland. Also net migration dwellings is roughly 30,000 and multi residential units is roughly
continues to increase. 10,000.
In contrast the extension / This is a significant increase forecasted with a further increase of 5%
renovation market has been the following financial year, 2009/10.
steadily increasing over some time. This is, therefore, the time to consider increasing your apprenticeship
People prefer to upsize their / trainee numbers, to enable you to grow your business when the
houses rather than build again. upturn commences.
They can stay in the same area
they have lived in for many years This is the time to attract the school leavers who may be looking to
near their friends and family. With the high cost of buying and selling; do an apprenticeship.
they can save taxes, removalist costs and estate agent fees which
pay for a significant amount of the renovation cost. It would also be worth contacting the TAFE's, many of whom are
running pre-apprentice courses and may have unattached
It will be shown in the next quarterly figures how the recent rise in youngsters ready for you.
Walls & Ceilings - December 2007 Issue 7 - Page 5
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Stilts Safety and Maintenance
With our recent promotion many would now be aware of the New Stilts Safety and Maintenance course
developed by Holmesglen TAFE and delivered in conjunction with the AWCIV. The four hour course
for plasterers working in residential and some commercial sectors, is designed to assist in developing
skills in the safe use of stilts, outline maintenance and assembly procedures and on demonstration of
competence, provide participants with a Safety and Maintenance Recognition Card.
Stilts training as a group or individual is on demand. Businesses or individuals wishing to take the course, should contact Mark Toy
at Holmesglen on 9564 1684 to arrange a time that suits student training.
Book now for Red Card Training
The next Red Card Course is already filling, so make sure you book now.
Commences 8.00 a.m. sharp at the Association’s Office Training Facility, 4/41 Glen Huntly Road
Elwood. Just past the roundabout, right opposite St. Columbas Church and Catholic School,
within sight of Beach Road.
Next courses: 6th December - 31st January
DON’T GET It’s not a
ADVERTORIAL
BURNT! Board Game
Safe work
This card is to certify that
has completed the Fire Rating Course for Plasterers
conducted by Holmesglen TAFE in conjunction with AWCIV Practices for
Plasterers
Date of Issue Card No
Two new courses available through the AWCIV in
conjunction with Holmesglen TAFE.
It’s not a Board Game is a widely acclaimed training resource developed by
FIRE RATING FOR CONTRACTORS, Workplace Skills Access, Swinburne University of Technology and TAFE
MANAGERS AND SITE SUPERVISORS. Victoria with the assistance of the FWCIANZ and plasterboard
Do you sign off on Fire-rated plasterboard systems? Manufacturers.
Do you record and keep evidence of what you Specially developed for plasterers working in the residential sector, its
are signing off? design makes the information easily
Do you know your FRLs, RISFs, Char Factors and accessible for all plasterers,
Penetration Details? Enrol in: including those who need
assistance with
Quality Assure Fire-rated Lining Systems, English language
Wall & Ceiling lining - 2 options and literacy.
Option 1 - 3 Tuesday evenings 6pm to 9pm, Both manual and
19/02/08, 26/02/08, 04/03/08. DVD are
Total 9 hours plus homework. divided into four
Option 2 - 1 Saturday 8am - 5pm, 23/02/08 logical, easy to
follow sections:
FIRE RATING FOR INSTALLERS.
• Preparing for
Do you employ people who install Fire-rated Plastering
plasterboard systems?
• Moving Around the Site
Do you install Fire-rated plasterboard systems?
• Doing the Job
Are you up to date with the correct Installation,
Penetrations, Caulking, Columns/Beams and • Your rights and responsibilities.
basic technical knowledge of systems? Enrol in: Don’t gamble on safety, order your
Passive Fire-rated Lining Systems Upskill* It’s not a Board Game Training
Saturday 1, March, 8am to 4pm. Package now.
*Applicants must hold a Certificate 3 Passive Fire unit, or 7 years Now available from
in the trade working with Fire-rated plasterboard systems (RPL).
Association of Wall & Ceiling Industries Victoria
For enquiries and bookings on Phone: 03 9531 4703 Fax: 03 9531 1120
AWCIV/Holmesglen Course availabilities, Email: admin@awciv.com.au
contact the AWCIV on 9531 4703.
Issue 7 - Page 6 Walls & Ceilings - December 2007
MEMBER NEWS
What’s in it for you? Welcome
Regional Liaison - JSA’s & to New
Work Methods Statements Members
- Mark Toy
The association is pleased to
During delivery of the AWCIV/Holmesglen range of Training welcome 4 new members to the
Programs around the State, I have received a number of AWCIV and would ask that other
requests for information on JSA’s and Work Method members make them welcome when
Statements and it has become obvious that they are of wide their paths cross.
and major concern. This latest membership increase
While we will look at addressing the need for means that there has not been one
information over the coming months, for the moment, there quarter in the last year and a half
is a JSA/Work method statement on line at where we have not seen a significant
www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/safe@work/workplace_hazards.asp number of new member applications.
which is actually set up for students, but it is a good guide
for employers as to what and how to cover a small part of
their everyday duties for all workers/employees. Jason Miller - Maffra
0428 454 401
Work methods/JSAs or Risk Assessments are just one of the major things we need to look
at to offer to Country and Melbourne based plasterers that will add value to AWCIV 1994-96 Apprenticeship
membership and convince non-members of the advantages to be gained from joining up. 1996-07 Self employed
Over the next few months, I will be contacting country members, ex-members and new Residential
plasterers around the state to ask how the Association can help them and to encourage
new membership for 2008. Laurie & Warren Plasterers P/L -
The training exercises I have conducted to date in Warrnambool and Ballarat, have been Colac
warmly received and have led to some conversation and sharing of information, that I think Mark Laurie 0428 306 754.
has been of benefit to all concerned. I have already had good feedback from those areas Directors, Mark Laurie, Darren
I have visited. Warren, Adam Prigg & James Brown
For our next State Conference at Geelong we would like to have a number of speakers All four directors have twenty years
from various locations throughout Victoria to share their experience in this area with us. I experience on commercial and
am hopeful that through the on-location country training and phone conversations with domestic sites.
country members on such issues as, JSAs and risk assessments the number of attendees
to the State Conference will be equally well represented by the speakers we obtain from
country areas. Darren Reeves Plastering Ballarat
Ballarat Cornice and Mouldings
Cheers
Mark Domestic and smaller commercial
Manufacturer and Installation of
ornamental plaster products
NEW! Involved in industry since early 80’s
Distinctive Finish P/L - Ararat
Craig Peoples
JSA/Risk Assessments for Both commercial and domestic.
Started apprenticeship in 1982 in a
the Plastering Industry family business.
Ararat projects include - Nursing
Home, Prison, Library and
Ambulance Station.
Wednesday 6pm to 8.30 pm, 20/02/08
Wednesday 6pm to 8.30 pm, 05/03/08 Miller Plastering Services - Rye
For inquiries and bookings on Robin and Janette Miller 0413 912
AWCIV/Holmesglen Course 082 - 0407 324 261
availabilities, contact the AWCIV on
This card is to
certify that ment for Plaste
rers Established 1999. Commercial and
JSA Risk Assess 9531 4703.
the course in n with AWCIV.
has completed
Holmesglen TAF
E in conjunctio domestic. Architectural, Suspension
conducted by
and Grid Work. Level 4 & 5.
Walls & Ceilings - December 2007 Issue 7 - Page 7
Are you Award Worthy?
You could be eligible for...
A WALL & CEILING INDUSTRY AWARD
The symbol of Excellence
AWCIV GEELONG STATE CONFERENCE 2008
The Wall and Ceiling Industry Awards provide an invaluable opportunity to be recognised and rewarded for
the effective and skilled use of internal lining products. The aim of the Awards is to inspire imaginative use and
recognise excellence in the installation of internal lining products by Contractors.
Be sure to enter your most outstanding projects for the Wall & Ceiling Industry Awards. Standards are high and
acceptance of your nomination is considered a significant acknowledgment of your project’s excellence. Award
winners receive widespread industry recognition, in addition to the prestige of the Awards themselves.
By submitting an entry you demonstrate: Prizes
• Your persistence in good quality workmanship; Prizes may be awarded to individuals
• Pride in the industry or companies. Each accepted entry
may be awarded with a Merit
• A vital interest to train craftspeople of the future
Certificate or a Merit Plaque for
• A willingness to secure recognition of your commitment through finalists/category winners. Other
this Award process. special Awards may be announced.
How it works Judging Categories
Each month the judging panel will consider the entries received. In
April 2008 at our State Conference at the Four Points Sheraton • Residential under $20k; and
Geelong prizes are awarded to the leading entries in the various residential over $20k
categories at a special presentation evening. • Commercial under $200k and
Commercial over $200k
Nominations • Plaster Restorations & Renovations
To be considered eligible for an Award, details pertaining to a
building or construction project, or stages of a project, must be • Facades Residential
submitted according to the entry form available from AWCIV. • Facades Commercial
For Further Information: Telephone the AWCIV on (03) 9531 4703 or email admin@awciv.com.au
Executive Members List 2007/08
YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LIFE MEMBERS. AWCIV REPRESENTING
Tom Brown Training Committee Ron Bynon - Bynon Industries P/L MEMBERS INTERESTS IN
- C S R Gyprock & Fibre Cement John Hopkins - Picton Hopkins & Sons P/L NEGOTIATIONS
Les Butterworth President & Commercial Ray Kelson - Kay Plaster
Contractors Chair. Federal Representative 1. Industrial Relations - Tony Mussert
- Wakesun Constructions Co. P/ L Len Pimm - LJ Pimm Interior Linings 2. Association of Wall & Ceiling Industries
Consultancy Australia and New Zealand -
Harry Chudasko Treasurer and Federal
Treasurer - Chad Plaster Alan Watts - (Dec.) Len Pimm and Harry Chudasko
Stan Godek Joint Vice President 3. Standards Australia, Construction &
HONORARY MEMBERS Property Services Skills Council -
- Project Ceilings Melbourne
Barry Jacobs Len Pimm
Tim Kraskov - Speedpanel Vic P/L
Fonce Emanuelle 4. Safety Development Fund University of
David Johnstone - Boral Plasterboard Vic Ballarat - Harry Chudasko
Brian Mathers - BJ Mathers MEMBERS SERVICES 5. AWCIV Secretary - Carolyn Little
Chris Morgan Training Committee Chair 1. AS/NZ Standards documents when used by 6. Training Committee - Chris Morgan
- Boral Interior Linings Vic the member for their own specific requirements.
7. Commercial Contractors -
Len Pimm Joint Vice President, Federal 2. A range of Industrial Relations activities. Les Butterworth, Stan Godek,
Representative - L J Pimm Interior Linings 3. Industry Suppliers and Manufacturer’s Brian Mathers
Consultancy technical contacts.
David Rodek - B G C Australia P/L 8. Residential Contractors - Chris Morgan
4. Industry Training activities both through TAFE 9. Returning Officer - Brian Mathers
Mark Toy - Holmesglen TAFE Training and manufacturers programs.
Committee 10. Course Training Co-ordinator -
5. Information on a wide range of new industry Carolyn Little
Serge Zappone - CSR technology advances.
Robert Vogt - Construction Business Services 11. Marketing and Communications-
6. Industry training updates. Craig Little
Sasha Paramonov - Basils Plastering P/L 7. Conferencing meeting and training facilities.
For further information regarding the contents of this newsletter please contact The Employment and Contract Laws but is not intended to provide legal advice in this area.
Association of Wall & Ceiling Industries of Victoria on (03) 9531 4703. This newsletter Unless specifically directed to, further advice should be sought prior to acting upon
has been prepared exclusively for the general information of members and may be information conveyed in this newsletter. The primary role of the newsletter is that if
reproduced for their purposes. Others may utilise the information only with prior written providing members with information on their Association activities and Industry, news
authorisation of the AWCIV. Whilst all care is taken in the preparation of this publication, and information. The only acceptable form of advertising is product or service
no responsibility or liability is accepted by AWCIV for the accuracy of the information. information that is seen as being of value to members and worthy of their attention, in
The newsletter directs attention to, and comments upon, aspects of matters that go to which case the material will be clearly headed ADVERTORIAL, with fees obtained for
the business operational requirements which may include Industrial Relations, insertion, being directed to AWCIV funds.
Issue 7 - Page 8 Walls & Ceilings - December 2007
