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Victoria & tasmania

Master Painters Australia 2015 Diary 1800 337 510 www.mpav.com.au www.mpat.com.au Est: 1895 Master Painters Australia (MPA) the peak industry body representing the painting and decorating industry across Australia since 1913.

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Critical Incident Response Team and Support Personal Counselling Apprentice & Young Worker Support Program Drug and Alcohol Support Programs Life Care Skills Program Financial Awareness & Problem Gambling Financial Rights Support Employment Services Careers & Training Advice Workplace Health Awareness Programs Health and Wellbeing Programs Support for Workers with a Terminal Illness

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Trading Hours & Delivers Store trading hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00am -5:00pm & SATURDAY 8:00am - 11:00am Delivers & Orders taken: MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00am -5:00pm. latest delivery time 5:00pm with a 4 hour turn around time. Check Locally as some stores may vary.

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Victoria & tasmania

The Association Board

Board Meeting

President, Mike Bailey Vice President, Damien Ryan

Second Wednesday of each month at 3.00pm. 399 Camberwell Road, Camberwell VIC.

Bob De Groot (Tas Rep) Jan Persson Stan Stamatopoulos Robert Mawditt Stephen Papdan Vince Gallentti

Member Meetings Bi-Monthly. Second Wednesday of every second month. The Master Paintersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association of Victoria Ltd

Life Members - Victoria

ABN: 62 004 590 729

Ern Shearwood Peter Rasmussen Malcolm McKinnon Eric Zeev Tony Lopes David Mulholland

PO Box 457, Camberwell VIC 3124 Tel: (03) 9813 5922 Fax (03) 9813 5911 Free call (Tasmania only) 1800 337 510 Email: mail@mpav.com.au www.mpav.com.au (vic) www.mpat.com.au (tas)

Life Members - Tasmania Ted Plaister Alan Farr

Staff CEO, Mr Mark Amos JP Office Manager, Mrs Tracee Wilkinson Events Marketing Manager, Ms Jodie Rebbechi

Mission: The Master Painters Australia Victoria and Tasmania and Finishing Trades Association will provide a service to our industry members and consumers to the fullest extent. Values

Vision

We place a high value on…

The community regards the Master Painters Association and Finishing Trades Association as the preferred provider of painting and decorating services.

• Recognition of the dignity, integrity and the rights of the individual • Excellence in all aspects of our work • Staff commitment and support • Accountability to all stakeholders • Visibility and interaction/involvement with the community • Co-operation with other industry providers

Code of Ethics (Adopted as the code which applies to all members of all State Associations comprising the Federation of Master Painters and Signwriters of Australia – Federal Conference, Adelaide, April 1991). Obligation of the Painting Contractor

Obligation to our Fellow Association members

• To provide a service to our industry to the fullest extent.

• To encourage the free exchange of knowledge and ideas.

• To protect, decorate and preserve with means and materials of the most progressive and efficient type.

• To meet with fellow members and promote all aspects of this code.

Obligation to the Client • To conduct our business to the highest professional standards. • To develop through study, the highest degree of technical competence and • knowledge in our industry. • To present a favourable image of our industry to the public. • To provide a painting guarantee on workmanship as recommended when surface preparation and surface coatings are applied to meet AS/NZ 2311:2009 and the Master Painters Association Industry Standard for the Surface Coating Industry.

Obligation to our Employees To provide opportunities for training, career advancement and economic security in a progressive manner to all those who would apply themselves.

Obligation to our Association • To promote and support the Association objectives. • To establish and maintain the highest level of respect and goodwill with all segments of the industry. • To avoid any action which will bring discredit to our Association.

Benefits of membership Since its foundation over 100 years ago, Master Painters Association of Victoria has functioned as an independent representative for firms and individuals conducting business in the painting, decorating and signwriting and for over 12 years now have also included the finishing trades. We are a non-profit employer association managed by a group of elected directors. The MPA/FTAA has two principal objectives assisting the interests of its members in a business sense and ensuring that the professional standards of the industry are upheld.

Membership inclusions • Free referral service for consumers • Access to Costing Guides • Access to Current Wage Rates and Charge Out Rates both Domestic and Commercial • Enterprise Bargaining Agreements • Industry Standard for Surface Coating Industry • Subcontractors Agreements • Painters Guarantees • Full range of Painters Merchandise including quotes books and variation books • Use of MPA Logo • Discounts on vehicles purchased from Volkswagen • Technical Advice • Debt Collection, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Service

• Quarterly Magazine containing industry news, products, techniques, • Legislation updates etc. • Painters Pipeline E-Newsletter • Training, Costing & Estimating, Lead Paint removal, Sustainable Painting Practices and much more • Business Documents such as letterheads, business cards etc. • Consumer and Contractor Inspection Service • Safe Work Methods Statements website www.paintsafe.com.au The tangible benefits of being a member of the MPA/FTAA materialize in the form of more profitable work, leading to increased business success and profitability.

Industry standard Are you following the guidelines set out in the Australian/ New Zealand Standard 2311: 2009 Guide to the Painting of Buildings and the Industry Standard for the Surface Coating Industry? The need for the industry to work to the Australian Standard AS/NZ 2311 is long overdue, with many operators advertising themselves as qualified when in fact they have had no formal training and do not present a satisfactory finish for the consumer. This causes stress and cost to the consumer in attempts to rectify problems caused by these operators. In a lot of cases these operators breach workplace safety standards and this places their employees at risk whilst at work. The Industry Standard for the Surface Coating Industry is supported by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Australian Paint Manufacturers

Federation, and Worksafe Victoria and Tasmania. This document is also endorsed by Master Painters Australia. The Industry Standard was developed by a working group consisting of representatives from Paint Manufacturers, Paint Retailers and Painting Contractors and ACOHS Risk Strategies. This standard was updated in 2014 and funded by Incolink which is a joint enterprise of employer associations and unions in the building and construction industry.

Master Painters Australia Victoria/ Tasmania recommends that all painting contractors obtain these documents as part of their quality control procedures.

Tips for Reducing Risk Our Associate Member, Barwon Credit Management Pty Ltd, recently developed a Trades Specific brochure on their credit management and debt collection services, and have kindly allowed us to reproduce the following list of ‘Tips For Reducing Your Risk’ that we fully encourage Members to read and implement. • If possible, ask for an upfront deposit to cover part or all of your out-ofpocket materials costs. This can help sort out the wheat from the chaff;

• Do not compound the problem by starting another job for the same customer that hasn’t paid you for the previous job.

• Get everything signed and dated and don’t start works unless it is – the days of ‘handshake’ agreements are long gone;

To read all the tips go to www.mpav. com.au/membership/debtrecovery

• Don’t drop your guard or be pressured into starting works or variations because the Site Manager wants it done ’pronto’ - Site Manager’s don’t pay your accounts; • Know ‘who’ you are working for (i.e. ensure that you have complete address and contact details, ask for ACN/ABN’s, ask for full owner’s details if it is an existing residence); • Separately quote for Variations, and understand and follow the Variations process documented within any subcontract; • Drive the ‘Certificate of Practical Completion’ process. Get your customer to walk through and identify defects as distinct from variations; document and obtain agreement to them; get them signed off after completion;

External Debt Collection and Legal Services The MPA also encourages Members to consider engaging the services of a professional debt collection agency (like Barwon Credit Management) and/or solicitors experienced in civil litigation.

Becoming a better business It is in the best interests of all Members that you aim to protect your business by implementing proper credit management policies and procedures, and accounts receivables processes. Cash has become increasingly tight over the past few years, and with profit margins in the construction industry continually being squeezed, Members need to ensure that they act like a business and implement safeguards to protect themselves from potential non-payment of invoices. The viability of your business, the welfare of your employees, and indeed the welfare of your own families may depend on it. Spending time to get your own house (business) in order will pay dividends to you in the future.

MPA Courses Professional development courses are designed to give you a competitive advantage and a point of difference in the industry.

Would you know how to manage these hazardous materials? Are you protecting your clients and your employees?

On completion of this course, you will receive a Unit of Competency for Lead = CPCCPD3031A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Implement safe lead paint & asbestos work practices in the painting industry. cPccPD3031a â&#x20AC;&#x201C; implement safe lead paint & asbestos work practices in the painting industry. T & ASBEST IN

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This unit of competency specifies the procedures required to treat lead paint hazards, including removal of leadbased paints from surfaces, encapsulation and the control of associated hazards. The unit includes planning and preparation for the work, definition and preparation of the work area, removal of contaminated material, encapsulation of contaminated material and completion

This is an important qualification when tendering for government contracts & for working in the painting industry in general.

Do you know how to identify lead paint & asbestos?

of clean-up activities (Australian standards included).

LEAD PA

Management of Lead Paint & Asbestos

R I A / TA S M A

Costing & Estimating This course takes those attending on a journey from quotation to completion. Subjects covered during this full day course include: • Interpretation of plans & understanding codes used. • Calculation of charge out rates for labour & material • Overheads – what they are & how should they be taken into account when quoting. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Sustainable Painting Practices (SPP) Designed to provide a background on the principles of sustainable painting practices & how these can be applied to the painting & decorating industry whilst protecting & preserving the environment. Successful completion of the course -22002VIC Sustainable Painting Program will provide you with an accreditation certificate. Once accredited, MPA Members will also have exclusive use of the Enviropainter® name and logo. 22002Vic sustainable Painting Program

Painter guideline What to include in a Quote The following information should be included in the written quotation. Contractors complete details i.e. Name Home phone ABN

Address Mobile phone Clients full details

Quotation should include Scope of workS This clearly identifies items to be painted i.e. walls, ceiling, windows, doors etc Specification This section identifies areas such as the Preparation required i.e. Sanding, filling of holes and indentations. The quote should also state if previous coatings need to be removed to obtain a sound surface before repainting and does the surface need to be washed down? i.e kitchen, wood work etc This section should also include the number of coats to be applied, type of paint to be Used, colour required, and the selected gloss level. excluSionS This section identifies what is not to be painted and is just as important as the Scope of Works. inSurance Contractors must have Public Liability and Personnel Accident Insurance. This is for protection of both parties in case something goes wrong. It is important that you have your current Certificate of Compliance handy.

GSt Must be included in the final quotation amount. note It is important that all surfaces are thoroughly sanded prior to applying any new coats. It is also important the primer/ sealer that is used is the product recommended by the Manufacturer. Using the incorrect primer /sealer does not allow for proper adhesion of the following coats of paint. It is recommended that quotations be in writing and signed by both parties before work is commenced. Contractors can request a deposit to be paid before work is commenced. Generally 10% of the contract price is acceptable and the contractor may require progress payments depending on the cost or duration of the project. The Master Painters Association recommends only premium grade products be used and preparation and painting works is to the Australian Standard AS/NZ 2311:2009 Guide to the Painting of Buildings and The MPA/ FTAA Industry Standard for the Surface Coating Industry. This information is only to assist painters when writing a quote for painting and does not cover all aspects of the tender documents.

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