Hi Redwing.You are right about labourers taking up the positions of tradesmen,but that is not restricted to brickies…..it also applies to painters,plasterers,carpenters etc.But at the end of the day they aren’t tradesmen,they are just working as tradesmen.
Bbruhm,as for there being no money in trades,I dispute that.It all boils down to application.I have always been on a good wicket because I am good at what I do.If I wanted to roll along as an employee with no drive,then I would agree with you,but I,along with most I employ on my site are dedicated and skillfull,and are rewarded as such.I remember even as an apprentice that I was making more money than mates who were teachers,accountants and in IT,and we now we are much of a muchness.But give me the outdoors over desk work any day
ToolsTools,
Do your people get long service leave? I have no idea if people working in smaller organisations or businesses do, so now it’s the time to ask :o) Are your people (employees) on contract or is the work permanent?
Redwing- uni or trade… I think it’s a matter of people’s skills. Some want to work with their hands, and others don’t. All uni folks don’t work behind a desk though, Tools. There’s a million jobs under the sun where people work outside- uni and non-uni.
kay henry
Hi kay,
Yes,there is a long service scheme in the industry.It is not compulsory,but is available to all,and is portable from one employer to the next.It is also available to people such as myself who are self employed.The nature of work in the industry can be contract,full time employee or casual.We also have superannuation and redundancy schemes that are portable as well.
ToolsHi Guys,
A topic close to home.
It took us a year and seven try-outs to find an apprentice that actually was interested in learning a trade…
Our apprentice now is fantastic. He’s 22, quit his city labouring job earning over $800 per week, to be a first year apprentice plumber earning $250pw. How’s that for enthusiasm?I’d have to agree with Tools, any decently skilled and dedicated tradie will always earn a good income, it all comes back to attitude to your work.
As far as labourers caling themselves trademen, this is largely due to unprotected trades.
Only electricians and plumbers are protected by their license
Cheers,
Sue [biggrin]“Be careful not to step on the flowers when you’re reaching for the stars”
There are restrictions on the value of work that can be performed by unlicensed carpenters so always ask to see your builders plastic card identifying him as registered with the Builders Licensing Board (all States)Insurance also needs to be paid to protect consumers and a copy of this Insurance should come direct to you from the Insurer prior to commencement of works. Check with the BRB if you are unsure of requirements. Decent apprentices are like hens teeth as most are too lazy or too soft or scared of heights or Mummy doesn’t think they should have to stand out there in the rain. Twenty-one years old that may have been unemployed or in some other type of work are entitled to the full adult wage in their first year which pretty much excludes their chances. Our 17 year old first year apprentice costs us $1108.69 a fortnight. Long Service leave is compulsory but portable once fully qualified. Approximately six weeks in a year the apprentice is in school and then their is the normal four weeks holidays too.
If I knew then what I know now……….you know how it goes
I would love to do some type building apprenticeship however with 1 mortgage and a second about to be signed it really isn’t viable. I know in WA with the vast resources industry people entering manual trades are more likely to opt for appernticeships that can take them up north etc where double, even triple perth money can be made.
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