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Tips from Trade Services Support
1. Client Feedback
Ask your current clients why they continue to do business with you and ask your former clients why they don't.2. Just Believe
Don’t be afraid, just believe you can.3. Legal Contracts
For all building projects over $5000, you and your client must sign a major domestic building contract.4. Networking
Work together with other sites and businesses as a network to provide a broad range of services.5. Skilled Tradespeople
A skilled tradesperson is fully competent in a set of skills relating to their particular trade.6. Skilled Up
Skilled tradespeople are those who have completed an apprenticeship.
7. Sun Safe
Use sunscreen. A sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, blocks 93 percent of UV rays.
8. What employers want
In the building and construction industry, most employers look to employing new apprentices who have completed a pre-apprenticeship course as it is viewed as valuable pre-employment training.Upcoming Events
Schools Try'a Trade event
18-May-2012
Schools Try'a Trade event
Friday 18 May, SkillsTech Australia Acacia Ridge Training Centre
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Industry Engagement Day and Apprentice Awards
14-Sep-2012
Industry Engagement Day and Apprentice Awards Friday 14 September, SkillsTech Australia Acacia Ridge Training Centre
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