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Recently several of our members and industry participants undertook the certificated course at Workskills Tasmania , namely Sustainable Painting Practices . The course was enjoyed by all participants and all that attended gained an insight into the Environmental aspect of the painting industry . With Federal and State governments placing a greater awareness in all aspects of Environmental Sustainability the course gave a sound outlook of what many consumers are expecting from modern day painting contractors when quoting projects that do impact on the environment such as lead based paint , excessive water and solvent uses .
Consumers and employees will all benefit from the knowledge that using a range of less toxic materials allows for greater benefits to their health and a far lesser impact on their environments both at home and work . The course also gave a good insight into waste management and was very well detailed by our course provider Mark Amos . I urge you all to attend the next available course either here or in Melbourne as Mark also outlines how to market yourself as a Master Painter that uses Environmental Painting Practices , the word Sustainable is gaining momentum in all forms of industry so don ’ t miss out .
Recently I was asked to quote a job for a client that had rang our office to provide them with some of our Tassie member names so she could contact them to quote on the painting of her residence . This was done by our Melbourne office as she showed me a list of the names provided . The result was very disappointing as she had been let down twice as designated dates and times were not attended . The painters concerned did not even ring to say they could not be there . For our association to be appreciated by consumers it is of the utmost importance that members attend to referrals and if you can not attend to provide a quotation then ring our head office and the client to outline this . Please remember you are a member that feeds from referrals and the good intententions of other members so don ’ t let us down with this basic request .
In closing i hope you all have a prosperous year and the Victorian office will contact you re courses available and a date and place for our next meeting .
BOB DE GROOT
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