http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au:8081/rss/default.aspx?cid=154Mintox RSS FeedNews FeedSun, 24 May 2026 17:23:32 GMTSun, 24 May 2026 17:23:32 GMTMintoxFree industry event - BYDA WA Regional Forum, Kalgoorliehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29042026-154/free-industry-event-byda-wa-regional-forum-kalgoorlie.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29042026-154/free-industry-event-byda-wa-regional-forum-kalgoorlie.aspx

Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) is inviting all plumbers to their annual BYDA WA Regional Forum on Wednesday 3 June 2026 in Kalgoorlie.

]]>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMTRheem Australia is offering $75,000 in Apprentice Plumber Grants for 2026 http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04032026-154/rheem-australia-is-offering-75-000-in-apprentice-plumber-grants-for-2026.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04032026-154/rheem-australia-is-offering-75-000-in-apprentice-plumber-grants-for-2026.aspx

Are you an apprentice plumber, or do you know one who deserves $3000 to help them kickstart their career?

]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMTWA Government announces $5000 Women in Trades Scholarship Programhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28012026-154/wa-government-announces-5000-women-in-trades-scholarship-program.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28012026-154/wa-government-announces-5000-women-in-trades-scholarship-program.aspx

The WA Government is inviting females in eligible trades apprenticeships (including plumbing) to apply for grants of $5000.

]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMTMembers learned about navigating the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Awardhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21112025-151/members-learned-about-navigating-the-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21112025-151/members-learned-about-navigating-the-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award.aspx

The Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award workshop on Wednesday 19 November was an education in the complex task of ensuring employees are paid correctly.

]]>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day in Bunbury concludes this year's serieshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07112025-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-bunbury-concludes-this-year-s-series.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07112025-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-bunbury-concludes-this-year-s-series.aspx

That's a wrap! Our final Plumbing Industry Trade Day for 2025 was at the Bunbury South Regional TAFE campus on Wednesday 5 November.

]]>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMTSuccessful Plumbing Industry Trade Day in Albany http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22102025-151/successful-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-albany.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22102025-151/successful-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-albany.aspx

Our second-last Plumbing Industry Trade Day for this year took place on Wednesday 15 October at South Regional TAFE's Albany campus.

]]>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMTBack by demand - Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award workshop, Wednesday 19 Novemberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15102025-152/back-by-demand-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award-workshop-wednesday-19-november.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15102025-152/back-by-demand-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award-workshop-wednesday-19-november.aspx

We are running another workshop on the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 on Wednesday 19 November. This follows the booked-out workshop in July and the webinar for regional members on Thursday 9 October.

]]>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day - Wednesday 5 November at South Regional TAFE, Bunburyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08102025-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-wednesday-5-november-at-south-regional-tafe-bunbury.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08102025-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-wednesday-5-november-at-south-regional-tafe-bunbury.aspx

Representatives from Building & Energy, ATCO Gas and Water Corporation will take part in a Q&A session at our Plumbing Industry Trade Day at the South Regional TAFE Bunbury campus.

]]>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMTEmployment relations webinar for regional members onlyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30092025-152/employment-relations-webinar-for-regional-members-only.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30092025-152/employment-relations-webinar-for-regional-members-only.aspx

Due to the high level of interest in our employment relations workshop in July, we are holding a webinar session on Thursday 9 October for regional members and their staff.

]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day - Wednesday 15 October at South Regional TAFE, Albanyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08092025-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-wednesday-15-october-at-south-regional-tafe-albany.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08092025-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-wednesday-15-october-at-south-regional-tafe-albany.aspx

Representatives from Building & Energy, ATCO Gas and Water Corporation will be in the Q&A session at our Plumbing Industry Trade Day at the South Regional TAFE Albany campus on Wednesday 15 October.

]]>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMTSpecial AI webinar for regional members onlyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05092025-152/special-ai-webinar-for-regional-members-only.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05092025-152/special-ai-webinar-for-regional-members-only.aspx

Due to the high level of interest in our AI workshops, we are holding a webinar session on the morning of Wednesday 15 October for regional members and their staff.

]]>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMTAI workshop booked out, so we're organising more!http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29082025-152/ai-workshop-booked-out-so-we-re-organising-more.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29082025-152/ai-workshop-booked-out-so-we-re-organising-more.aspx

We're running another AI workshop for those members who couldn't get a place on Thursday 4 September. In good news for regional members, there will be a webinar exclusively for them later in the month.

]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTAnother well-attended Plumbing Industry Trade Day at North Metro TAFE http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25082025-151/another-well-attended-plumbing-industry-trade-day-at-north-metro-tafe.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25082025-151/another-well-attended-plumbing-industry-trade-day-at-north-metro-tafe.aspx

Heavy rain and cold wintery weather couldn't keep people away from our Plumbing Industry Trade Day at North Metropolitan TAFE.

]]>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTAnother free AI workshop to help you future-proof your plumbing businesshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19082025-151/another-free-ai-workshop-to-help-you-future-proof-your-plumbing-business.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19082025-151/another-free-ai-workshop-to-help-you-future-proof-your-plumbing-business.aspx

Due to the high level of interest in our AI workshop in June, we're offering another on Thursday 4 September.

]]>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTLess than two weeks to our next Plumbing Industry Trade Day and tickets are going fasthttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/06082025-151/less-than-two-weeks-to-our-next-plumbing-industry-trade-day-and-tickets-are-going-fast.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/06082025-151/less-than-two-weeks-to-our-next-plumbing-industry-trade-day-and-tickets-are-going-fast.aspx

This free event, starting at 4:00 pm on Wednesday 20 August at North Metro TAFE, will feature a panel of speakers from Building & Energy, ATCO Gas and Water Corporation.

]]>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMTWell-attended employment relations workshophttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25072025-151/well-attended-employment-relations-workshop.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25072025-151/well-attended-employment-relations-workshop.aspx

Members who attended our employment relations workshop on Thursday 24 July gained valuable insights into the operation of awards and employment contracts.

]]>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMTGet your free ticket to our Plumbing Industry Trade Day in Balgahttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18072025-151/get-your-free-ticket-to-our-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-balga.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18072025-151/get-your-free-ticket-to-our-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-balga.aspx

Our next Plumbing Industry Trade Day will start at 4:00 pm on Wednesday 20 August at North Metropolitan TAFE in Balga. Everyone is invited and tickets are free.

]]>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day at Rockinghamhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26062025-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-at-rockingham.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26062025-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-at-rockingham.aspx

Members and their staff mingled with industry partners at our Plumbing Industry Trade Day on Wednesday 18 June.

]]>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMTRheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2025http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25062025-158/rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-2025.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25062025-158/rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-2025.aspx

Congratulations to plumbing apprentice McKenzie Wilson at Maxey Plumbing for winning one of this year's Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants.

]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMTFree workshop for members - understanding the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Awardhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13062025-152/free-workshop-for-members-understanding-the-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/13062025-152/free-workshop-for-members-understanding-the-plumbing-and-fire-sprinklers-award.aspx

Members with staff employed under the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 should attend our free employment relations workshop on Thursday 24 July.

]]>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMTWhat members learnt at our free AI workshophttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11062025-151/what-members-learnt-at-our-free-ai-workshop.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/11062025-151/what-members-learnt-at-our-free-ai-workshop.aspx

Members who attended our free workshop on Wednesday 4 June acquired realistic and practical advice about using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve business efficiency.

]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMTGet your free ticket to our Plumbing Industry Trade Day in Rockinghamhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09052025-151/get-your-free-ticket-to-our-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-rockingham.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09052025-151/get-your-free-ticket-to-our-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-rockingham.aspx

Our second Plumbing Industry Trade Day for this year will be an afternoon event on Wednesday 18 June at South Metropolitan TAFE in Rockingham. Everyone is invited and tickets are free.

]]>Thu, 08 May 2025 16:00:00 GMTDiscover how AI can be your new friend http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07052025-154/discover-how-ai-can-be-your-new-friend-and-save-you-two-weeks-a-year.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07052025-154/discover-how-ai-can-be-your-new-friend-and-save-you-two-weeks-a-year.aspx

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA is holding a free members-only workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) tips for plumbers.

]]>Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:00 GMTGreat start to this year's Plumbing Industry Trade Day serieshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30042025-151/great-start-to-this-year-s-plumbing-industry-trade-day-series.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30042025-151/great-start-to-this-year-s-plumbing-industry-trade-day-series.aspx

With a BBQ breakfast, informative guest speakers and much more, our Plumbing Industry Trade Day in Geraldton on Tuesday 29 April showed why these events are becoming increasingly popular.

]]>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMTThis year's Trade Days kick off with breakfast at Geraldton on Tuesday 29 Aprilhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28032025-151/this-year-s-trade-days-kick-off-with-breakfast-at-geraldton-on-tuesday-29-april.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28032025-151/this-year-s-trade-days-kick-off-with-breakfast-at-geraldton-on-tuesday-29-april.aspx

Our free Plumbing Industry Trade Days are back for another year! The first in our 2025 series will be a breakfast session on Tuesday 29 April at Central Regional TAFE in Geraldton.

]]>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMTApplications now open for Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2025 http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19022025-158/applications-now-open-for-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-2025.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19022025-158/applications-now-open-for-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-2025.aspx

Apprentice plumbers and gasfitters have until Sunday 27 April to apply for one of this year's Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants.

]]>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMTVideos available - Employment Basics workshop and Trade Day panel discussions http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16122024-151/videos-available-employment-basics-workshop-and-trade-day-panel-discussions.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16122024-151/videos-available-employment-basics-workshop-and-trade-day-panel-discussions.aspx

Two information-packed videos that many members have requested are now available on our website.

]]>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMTDiscounted EWP training for membershttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09122024-152/discounted-ewp-training-for-members.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09122024-152/discounted-ewp-training-for-members.aspx

The latest addition to the long list of discounts available to our members is 5% off Equip-Safe's Orange Card nationally accredited Elevated Work Platform (EWP) training.

]]>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMTSuccessful Albany event wrapped up our 2024 Industry Trade Day serieshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25112024-151/successful-albany-event-wrapped-up-our-2024-industry-trade-day-series.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/25112024-151/successful-albany-event-wrapped-up-our-2024-industry-trade-day-series.aspx

Our final Industry Trade Day for 2024, held at South Regional TAFE in Albany on 14 November, delivered on expectations in every way.

]]>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMTAll welcome at Plumbing Industry Trade Day in Albany on 14 November http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28102024-151/all-welcome-at-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-albany-on-14-november.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28102024-151/all-welcome-at-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-albany-on-14-november.aspx

Everyone involved in the plumbing industry in the Albany area is invited to our final FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Day for 2024. In addition to opportunities to keep in touch with industry developments, there will be another chance to win a $1000 Rusty Australia voucher.

]]>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMTSuccessful security of payments workshop http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24102024-151/successful-security-of-payments-workshop.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24102024-151/successful-security-of-payments-workshop.aspx

Members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA who attended our recent workshop on security of payment and contracts acquired valuable real-world knowledge that will give them an advantage.

]]>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMTThe quick way to find every TAFE plumbing and gas course in WAhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/14102024-154/the-quick-way-to-find-every-tafe-plumbing-and-gas-course-in-wa.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/14102024-154/the-quick-way-to-find-every-tafe-plumbing-and-gas-course-in-wa.aspx

If you or someone you know wants to find TAFE plumbing and gas courses in WA, the best place to start is the 'Careers' page on our website.

]]>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMTWaterwise Plumber endorsement reminderhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30092024-154/waterwise-plumber-endorsement-reminder.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30092024-154/waterwise-plumber-endorsement-reminder.aspx

Waterwise Plumber endorsement is a valuable benefit for plumbers that includes promotion as a waterwise specialist on the Water Corporation website. The endorsement needs renewing every two years, so here's a reminder about what to do.

]]>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMTFree workshop and Industry Trade Day, Bunbury, 15 October http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30092024-154/free-workshop-and-industry-trade-day-bunbury-15-october.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30092024-154/free-workshop-and-industry-trade-day-bunbury-15-october.aspx

There will be something for all plumbers and their staff at our 'double feature' event in Bunbury on Tuesday 15 October 2024. It will kick off at 2:00 pm with a free employment relations workshop for Association members and continue at 4:00 pm with an Industry Trade Day that free for everybody.

]]>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMTFree workshop - security of payment law and contractshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09092024-151/free-workshop-security-of-payment-law-and-contracts.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09092024-151/free-workshop-security-of-payment-law-and-contracts.aspx

Members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA who want to learn how to benefit from security of payment law are invited to attend a free workshop on Thursday October 10 2024.

]]>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMTOur free employee relations workshop for members is coming to Bunburyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23082024-151/our-free-employee-relations-workshop-for-members-is-coming-to-bunbury.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23082024-151/our-free-employee-relations-workshop-for-members-is-coming-to-bunbury.aspx

There was so much interest in our free 'Managing the Employment Lifecycle' workshop that we are running it again on Tuesday 15 October 2024. This time it will be in Bunbury, prior to the free Plumbing Industry Trade Day.

]]>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMTRegister for Plumbing Industry Trade Day in Bunbury on 15 Octoberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15082024-151/register-for-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-bunbury-on-15-october.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/15082024-151/register-for-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-bunbury-on-15-october.aspx

There will be another chance to win a $1000 Rusty Australia voucher at our next FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Day, which will be at South Regional TAFE in Bunbury on Tuesday 15 October. The winner can use the voucher to buy Rusty surf, sports or tradewear.

]]>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMTEmployee relations workshop was booked out, but the video is cominghttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02082024-151/employee-relations-workshop-was-booked-out-but-the-video-is-coming.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02082024-151/employee-relations-workshop-was-booked-out-but-the-video-is-coming.aspx

The number of people who wanted to attend our employee relations workshop on Thursday 1 August shows that our members welcomed the opportunity to get advice about employment laws. We will be adding a video of the workshop to our members-only resources.

]]>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMTLast days to register for Plumbing Industry Trade Day on Wednesday 7 August at North Metropolitan TAFEhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26072024-151/last-days-to-register-for-plumbing-industry-trade-day-on-wednesday-7-august-at-north-metropolitan-tafe.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/26072024-151/last-days-to-register-for-plumbing-industry-trade-day-on-wednesday-7-august-at-north-metropolitan-tafe.aspx

There will be another chance to win a $1000 Rusty Australia voucher at our FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Day at North Metropolitan TAFE in Balga on Wednesday 7 August. But that's not all, because there are plenty of other good reasons to be there.

]]>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMTFree for members - Workshop on managing common employee issueshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072024-151/free-for-members-workshop-on-managing-common-employee-issues.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/04072024-151/free-for-members-workshop-on-managing-common-employee-issues.aspx

Members of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA are invited to attend a free 'Managing the Employment Lifecycle' workshop on Thursday 1 August 2024.

]]>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMTAnother $1000 Rusty voucher to be won at Plumbing Industry Trade Day on 7 August http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21062024-151/another-1000-rusty-voucher-to-be-won-at-plumbing-industry-trade-day-on-7-august.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21062024-151/another-1000-rusty-voucher-to-be-won-at-plumbing-industry-trade-day-on-7-august.aspxThere will be another chance to win a $1000 Rusty Australia voucher at our next FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Day, which will be at North Metropolitan TAFE in Balga on Wednesday 7 August. The lucky winner can use the voucher to buy Rusty surf, sports or tradewear.

]]>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMTWin a $1000 voucher at Plumbing Industry Trade Day in Rockinghamhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27052024-151/win-a-1000-voucher-at-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-rockingham.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27052024-151/win-a-1000-voucher-at-plumbing-industry-trade-day-in-rockingham.aspxOur next FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Day will be at South Metropolitan TAFE in Rockingham on Wednesday 12 June. Come along and be in the draw for a $1000 voucher to spend on surf, sports and tradewear from Rusty Australia. All plumbers and anyone else interested in our industry are welcome.

]]>Sun, 26 May 2024 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day - Rockingham, Wednesday 12 Junehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29042024-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-rockingham-wednesday-12-june.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29042024-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-rockingham-wednesday-12-june.aspxThe next in our 2024 series of FREE Industry Trade Days will be at South Metropolitan TAFE in Rockingham on Wednesday 12 June. Everyone in the plumbing industry is invited.

]]>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day at Geraldtonhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22042024-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-at-geraldton.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22042024-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-at-geraldton.aspxCongratulations to the prizewinners at our first free Industry Trade Day for 2024, held at Central Regional TAFE Geraldton on Wednesday 17 April.

]]>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day - Geraldton, Wednesday 17 Aprilhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08032024-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-geraldton-wednesday-17-april.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08032024-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-geraldton-wednesday-17-april.aspxOur FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Days are on again! The first of our 2024 series will be on Wednesday 17 April in Geraldton. All licensed plumbing contractors and their staff are welcome.

]]>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMTRheem offers 20 Apprentice Plumber Grants worth $3k eachhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05022024-158/rheem-offers-20-apprentice-plumber-grants-worth-3k-each.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05022024-158/rheem-offers-20-apprentice-plumber-grants-worth-3k-each.aspxDo you know an apprentice plumber who could use $3000 for training and tools? That's how much 20 apprentices will each receive in the 2024 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program. Applications are open until Sunday 28 April.

]]>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMTLeadership WA scholarships for Rising Leadership Programhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012024-154/leadership-wa-scholarships-for-rising-leadership-program.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012024-154/leadership-wa-scholarships-for-rising-leadership-program.aspxIf you're in a leadership role in WA's building and construction industry, you may want to apply for one of the scholarships Leadership WA is making available for its Rising Leadership Program in 2024.

]]>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day - Albany, Wednesday 8 Novemberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27102023-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-albany-wednesday-8-november.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27102023-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-albany-wednesday-8-november.aspxOur FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Days bring 'must know' information direct to the industry. The final Trade Day in our 2023 series will be on Wednesday 8 November in Albany. All licensed plumbing contractors and their staff are welcome.

]]>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMTTaking action on skilled migration and traininghttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27092023-151/taking-action-on-skilled-migration-and-training.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27092023-151/taking-action-on-skilled-migration-and-training.aspxThe Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA is engaging with the WA State Government to address the issues related to hiring skilled migrants.

]]>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day - Rockingham, Wednesday 11 Octoberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22092023-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-rockingham-wednesday-11-october.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22092023-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-rockingham-wednesday-11-october.aspxOur FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Days bring the latest 'must know' information direct to the industry. The next in our 2023 series will be in Rockingham on Wednesday 11 October. All licensed plumbing contractors and their staff are welcome.

]]>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMTGeraldton Plumbing Industry Trade Day, Wednesday 20 September http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23082023-151/geraldton-plumbing-industry-trade-day-wednesday-20-september.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23082023-151/geraldton-plumbing-industry-trade-day-wednesday-20-september.aspxOur FREE Plumbing Industry Trade Days bring the latest 'must know' information direct to the industry. The next in our 2023 series will be on Wednesday 20 September in Geraldton. All licensed plumbing contractors and their staff are welcome.

]]>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMTWorld Plumbing Council Education and Training Scholarship http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19072023-154/world-plumbing-council-education-and-training-scholarship.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19072023-154/world-plumbing-council-education-and-training-scholarship.aspxThe World Plumbing Council (WPC) annual scholarship program provides up to US $15,000 to an individual for travel to another country to learn and exchange plumbing industry knowledge. Applications for this year's scholarship close on 30 September 2023.

]]>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMTPlumbing Industry Trade Day, 13 July 2023http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21062023-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-13-july-2023.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21062023-151/plumbing-industry-trade-day-13-july-2023.aspxThere will be a Plumbing Industry Trade Day at the North Metropolitan TAFE Balga campus on Thursday 13 July 2023. This FREE event is open to everyone in the industry.

]]>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMTWA Government offers apprentices $2000 to complete traininghttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05042023-154/wa-government-offers-apprentices-2000-to-complete-training.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/05042023-154/wa-government-offers-apprentices-2000-to-complete-training.aspxThe Construction Training Fund has announced a $4.2 million scheme that aims to encourage apprenticeship completion in the construction industry.

]]>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMTWA Training Awards 2023 applications are open until 28 Aprilhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29032023-154/wa-training-awards-2023-applications-are-open-until-28-april.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/29032023-154/wa-training-awards-2023-applications-are-open-until-28-april.aspxThe Department of Training and Workforce Development conducts the annual WA Training Awards for excellence in vocational education and training. They are open to students, apprentices and trainees, individual trainers and organisations including employers and training providers.

]]>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMTKalgoorlie Industry Information Forum - Wednesday 5 April 2023http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22032023-151/kalgoorlie-industry-information-forum-wednesday-5-april-2023.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22032023-151/kalgoorlie-industry-information-forum-wednesday-5-april-2023.aspxOur FREE 2023 Industry Information Forums series gets underway in Kalgoorlie on Wednesday 5 April. All plumbing contractors and their staff are welcome to attend for the latest updates on industry topics everyone should know about.

]]>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMTDisaster Recovery Construction Training Grant extendedhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17032023-154/disaster-recovery-construction-training-grant-extended.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17032023-154/disaster-recovery-construction-training-grant-extended.aspxThe Construction Training Fund (CTF) has extended the Disaster Recovery Construction Training Grant to help bring tradies to Kimberley communities hit hard by flooding.

]]>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMTGenerous wage subsidy adds to advantages of employing apprentices through ATChttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17032023-151/generous-wage-subsidy-adds-to-advantages-of-employing-apprentices-through-atc.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17032023-151/generous-wage-subsidy-adds-to-advantages-of-employing-apprentices-through-atc.aspxAssociation members who employ apprentices through the Apprentice and Traineeship Company (ATC) are eligible for the Group Training Organisation Wage Subsidy. This can save tens of thousands of dollars over a four-year apprenticeship and comes on top of the discounted hourly rate that ATC gives members.

]]>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMTRescheduled Plumbing Code of Australia seminar - Bunburyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08022023-154/rescheduled-plumbing-code-of-australia-seminar-bunbury.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/08022023-154/rescheduled-plumbing-code-of-australia-seminar-bunbury.aspxIf you're in the plumbing industry in the southwest of WA, don't miss this free opportunity to learn what's coming in the 2022 Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).

]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT2023 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grantshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012023-154/2023-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24012023-154/2023-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants.aspxThe Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program is back for 2023. There are 10 grants of $3,000 available for apprentice plumbers and gasfitters.

]]>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMTImportant statewide announcement about apprentice training and employmenthttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23012023-151/important-statewide-announcement-about-apprentice-training-and-employment.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/23012023-151/important-statewide-announcement-about-apprentice-training-and-employment.aspxThis Association has entered into a ground-breaking agreement with the Apprentice and Traineeship Company (ATC) that will deliver benefits to members and their apprentices.

]]>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMTSecurity of Payment Act - free information sessions in Perthhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16012023-154/security-of-payment-act-free-information-sessions-in-perth.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/16012023-154/security-of-payment-act-free-information-sessions-in-perth.aspxBuilding and Energy will hold five free information sessions in the Perth CBD about the first stage of new laws aimed at ensuring subcontractors and suppliers receive timely payments.

]]>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT Plumbing Code of Australia - Bunbury and Busselton information sessions postponedhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/10102022-154/plumbing-code-of-australia-bunbury-and-busselton-information-sessions-postponed.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/10102022-154/plumbing-code-of-australia-bunbury-and-busselton-information-sessions-postponed.aspxBuilding and Energy have postponed until 2023 their free regional information sessions for Bunbury and Busselton.

]]>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMT$500 off tools and safety equipment for apprentices and traineeshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07102022-160/500-off-tools-and-safety-equipment-for-apprentices-and-trainees.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/07102022-160/500-off-tools-and-safety-equipment-for-apprentices-and-trainees.aspxIf you know any apprentices or trainees, tell them about this!

]]>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMTIndustry forums - Innaloo 12 October, Melville 25 Octoberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28092022-151/industry-forums-innaloo-12-october-melville-25-october.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28092022-151/industry-forums-innaloo-12-october-melville-25-october.aspxAnnouncing the next in our series of informative free events for all plumbers and their staff.

]]>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMTThe West publicises our view on training for migrantshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21092022-151/the-west-publicises-our-view-on-training-for-migrants.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/21092022-151/the-west-publicises-our-view-on-training-for-migrants.aspxWe're in the news again, this time in relation to the almost complete lack of bridging training for migrant plumbers who want to work in WA.

]]>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT20talk Mental Health First Aid traininghttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19092022-164/20talk-mental-health-first-aid-training.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/19092022-164/20talk-mental-health-first-aid-training.aspxBecause mental health is a serious workplace health and safety matter and there should be more conversations about it, we want to introduce you to 20talk.

]]>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMTMedia Release about Waterwise Plumber Programhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/14092022-151/media-release-about-waterwise-plumber-program.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/14092022-151/media-release-about-waterwise-plumber-program.aspx

We have issued a media release to publicise the important role of WA's Waterwise Plumbers.

]]>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMTGeraldton industry information forum - Thursday 1 Septemberhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24082022-151/geraldton-industry-information-forum-thursday-1-september.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/24082022-151/geraldton-industry-information-forum-thursday-1-september.aspxThis free event is for all plumbers and their staff in the Geraldton area.

]]>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMTReminder to WA plumbers - free information sessions on new Plumbing Codehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01082022-154/reminder-to-wa-plumbers-free-information-sessions-on-new-plumbing-code.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01082022-154/reminder-to-wa-plumbers-free-information-sessions-on-new-plumbing-code.aspxIf you haven't already registered to learn about the new Plumbing Code of Australia, please sign up now.

]]>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMTThe West Australian publishes important op-ed by our CEOhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01082022-151/the-west-australian-publishes-important-op-ed-by-our-ceo.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/01082022-151/the-west-australian-publishes-important-op-ed-by-our-ceo.aspxThe publication of an opinion piece on industry reform will lift public awareness of the need to reform the WA construction industry.

]]>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMTIndustry forums - Bunbury Wed 3, Margaret River Thu 4 August http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20072022-151/industry-forums-bunbury-wed-3-margaret-river-thu-4-august.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20072022-151/industry-forums-bunbury-wed-3-margaret-river-thu-4-august.aspxThese informative free events are for all plumbers and their staff in the Bunbury and Margaret River areas.

]]>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMTLaunch of updated Waterwise Plumber traininghttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27062022-154/launch-of-updated-waterwise-plumber-training.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27062022-154/launch-of-updated-waterwise-plumber-training.aspx

Water efficiency is vital, so we proudly announce the latest development in the Waterwise Plumber Program.

]]>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMTIndustry information forums will kick off in Albanyhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22062022-151/industry-information-forums-will-kick-off-in-albany.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22062022-151/industry-information-forums-will-kick-off-in-albany.aspxThe first of this year's free industry information forums for plumbers will be in Albany on Tuesday 5 July.

]]>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMTBefore You Dig Mid-Year Forum, Busselton, Thursday 23 June http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20062022-154/before-you-dig-mid-year-forum-busselton-thursday-23-june.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/20062022-154/before-you-dig-mid-year-forum-busselton-thursday-23-june.aspxBefore You Dig Australia is inviting all plumbers to a free event on Thursday 23 June 2022 in Busselton.

]]>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMTAdditional webinar session for NCC 2022 Volume Threehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17062022-159/additional-webinar-session-for-ncc-2022-volume-three.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/17062022-159/additional-webinar-session-for-ncc-2022-volume-three.aspxThe Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced an additional webinar on National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 Volume Three - Plumbing Code of Australia.

]]>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMTFinancial support for apprentices and traineeshttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18052022-154/financial-support-for-apprentices-and-trainees.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/18052022-154/financial-support-for-apprentices-and-trainees.aspxThe Construction Training Fund (CTF) will offer financial support to apprentices and trainees through the Apprentice Tool Allowance.

]]>Tue, 17 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTNCC 2022 preview is now availablehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09052022-159/ncc-2022-preview-is-now-available.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/09052022-159/ncc-2022-preview-is-now-available.aspxThe Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the preview of National Construction Code (NCC) 2022.

]]>Sun, 08 May 2022 16:00:00 GMTSeminar and webinar options for NCC 2022 Volume Threehttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27042022-159/seminar-and-webinar-options-for-ncc-2022-volume-three.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/27042022-159/seminar-and-webinar-options-for-ncc-2022-volume-three.aspxRegistrations are open for Perth and Rockingham seminars on National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 Volume Three - Plumbing Code of Australia. There is also a webinar option.

]]>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMTGet ready for the National Construction Code 2022http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22042022-159/get-ready-for-the-national-construction-code-2022.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/22042022-159/get-ready-for-the-national-construction-code-2022.aspxThe release of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 is coming and members should know two important dates.

]]>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMTGood news for plumbers in 2022-23 Federal Budgethttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30032022-156/good-news-for-plumbers-in-2022-23-federal-budget.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/30032022-156/good-news-for-plumbers-in-2022-23-federal-budget.aspxMembers of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA stand to benefit from the 2022-23 Federal Budget.

]]>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMTFree Plumbing Industry Guide to Safety http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28032022-154/free-plumbing-industry-guide-to-safety.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/28032022-154/free-plumbing-industry-guide-to-safety.aspxThe free AR Interactive - Plumbing Industry Guide to Safety 2022/23 is now available.

]]>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT2022 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants open for applicationhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02022022-154/2022-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-open-for-application.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02022022-154/2022-rheem-apprentice-plumber-grants-open-for-application.aspxThe Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program is back for 2022. There are 10 grants of $3,000 available.

]]>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMTABCB Resource Library recommended for our membershttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02022022-154/abcb-resource-library-recommended-for-our-members.aspxhttp://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/news/article/02022022-154/abcb-resource-library-recommended-for-our-members.aspxThe Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA strongly recommends that all members use the educational and training resources provided by the Australian Building Code Board (ABCB).

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