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November 2017

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When it comes to careers for school

leavers, tradies get a bad rap.

But just why is it that four in five Australian 1parents (79%) want their kids to go to uni after

leaving school, rather than do an

apprenticeship? To those already enjoying the

apprenticeship lifestyle, it’s a no-brainer.

At a time when Australia is desperate for more

skilled workers, school leavers are going to

university based on the idea that this is the only

way to a secure future.

But more times than not, they would be better

suited to doing something they’re truly

interested in, earning while they learn, and with

little or no debt at the end of their training.

I believe “We’re unnecessarily setting up a

generation with unrealistic job expectations and

large student debts,”.

“There are thousands of great and rewarding

jobs out there that don’t require a degree, with

well-paying, upwardly mobile careers.

“And given the rising cost of formal education, a

traineeship is a far more cost-effective training

option.”

Most Vocational Education & Training (VET)

students get priceless industry experience in a

genuine work environment, while earning,

making it easier for them to find relevant

employment at the end of their studies.

TABMA Apprentices and Trainees employs

apprentices and trainees in hundreds of

vocations and specialises in placing them

within the timber, construction, forestry,

furnishing and manufacturing industries across

Australia.

These are industries based on the ultimate

renewable resource: timber; sophisticated

industries at the cutting-edge of innovation,

with sustainable forest management programs,

advanced robotic precision manufacturing,

biomaterials, engineered/cross-laminated

timbers and more, all with exciting job

prospects.

And when it comes to employability, money and

earning potential, a trade option also often

comes out on top.

Of 2014's apprentice and trainee graduates, 284.1 per cent were employed after completion .

By comparison, just 68.8 per cent of university

graduates from the same year looking for full-3time work found it within four months . And the

median full-time income for a (VET) graduate is

often substantially more than that of a uni 4graduate .

Jake Wiggins is an apprentice with McKay

Timbers, in Tassie. Jake went straight on to do

his Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing

through TABMA Apprentices and Trainees after

finishing Year 12 in 2015, and not only enjoyed

learning about different types of timber, but also

being paid to learn!

“I would recommend a timber traineeship to

anyone who is interested in gaining a

qualification while working full-time in a hands-

on role,” says Jake. “I’ve learned skills for life.”

Choosing VET does not mean you will be stuck

in one place either. Training for a trade equips

you for jobs all over the world.

The VET sector currently provides training

courses for 9 out of 10 occupations predicted

to have the greatest growth of new jobs over 5the next five years . It is definitely equipping

Aussies with the skills employers need.

The top trades experiencing skills shortages 6in Australia in 2017 are:

¡ Bricklayer

¡ Stonemason

¡ Painters

¡ Glaziers

¡ Fibrous plasterer

¡ Solid plasterer

Tradies – powerhouses for the future Tradies – powerhouses for the future

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo

From the CEO’s desk

Sales-Building Opportunities in Timber

Training for Merchants and Resellers

TABMA Australia Annual

Awards & Dinner 2017

Cybercrime and Australian Business

Anniversaries over the last 3 months

By Colin Fitzpatrick, TABMA CEO

TABMA talkFor expert help and advice

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Apprenticeship and Traineeship ExpoOn September 29, 2017 TABMA Apprentices and Trainees attended Australia's largest

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo at Panthers in Penrith.

On the day, almost 8500 people visited the show and our display stand was clearly one

of the most popular. TABMA received many applications for apprenticeships and

traineeships and of great interest were the 12 Pre-Apprenticeship and Pre-Traineeship

programs proposed for the summer of 2017/2018.

In addition, to our regularly advertised vacancies TABMA received a lot of interest in

both Production Nursery and Roof Tiling qualifications.

¡ Roof, wall and floor tilers

¡ Cabinetmaker

¡ Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic

¡ Baker

¡ Pastry cook

¡ Butcher

¡ Arborist

¡ Hairdresser

¡ Automotive electrician

¡ Motor mechanics

¡ Sheetmetal trades worker

¡ Panelbeater

¡ Vehicle painter

¡ Locksmith

TABMA Apprentices and Trainees helps young

people make a smooth transition from school,

unemployment or other employment to the

workforce in accredited training.

1. Skilling Australia Foundation and McCrindle

Research

2. National Centre for Vocational Education

Research

3. Graduate Careers Australia data

4. National Centre for Vocational Education

Research and Graduate Careers Australia

5. Commonwealth Government Department of

Employment

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Tradies – powerhouses for the future

Proposed 2017–18 Pre-Apprenticeship and Pre-Traineeship programs

18/9/2017 4 weeks Lidcombe Timber Truss & Frame, Cabinetmaking

and Timber Manufactured Products



1/11/2017 4 weeks Lidcombe Cabinetmaking, Furniture Making and

Timber Manufactured Products

13/11/2017 5 weeks Lidcombe Roof Tiling and General Construction

20/11/2017 5 weeks Rouse Hill Production Nursery and Horticulture

27/11/2017 5 Weeks Lidcombe Shopfitting, Carpentry and Joinery and

General Construction

22/1/2018 5 Weeks Lidcombe Shopfitting, Carpentry and Joinery and

General Construction

5/2/2018 5 weeks Lidcombe General Construction



26/2/2018 5 weeks Newcastle Cabinetmaking, Furniture Making and

Timber Truss and Frame





Commencement Duration Location Industry

From the CEO’s desk

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TABMA always has and always will

view our members as a vital reason for

our existence and to this end we will

continue to provide value for your

membership dollar through the

services we provide.

Commercially however, our focus is to

remain financially viable, and to this

end our concentration is to keep the

timber industry supplied with a trained

workforce through our group training

organisation, TABMA Apprentices &

Trainees and our registered training

organisation, FITEC Australia trading

as TABMA Training.

During the 2016/17 financial year

TABMA Apprentices & Trainees

commenced 101 young people into

apprenticeships and traineeships in

timber, furnishing, construction,

business and manufacturing vocations

nationally. In total, 274 positions were

advertised for just on 200 host

employers.

During the year 56 of our apprentices

and trainees graduated after becoming

fully qualified. As well 21 of our

apprentices and trainees were

nominated for awards both internally

and externally by various outside

agencies.

As this is the last TABMA Talk for 2017,

I take this opportunity of wishing all

members a very Merry Christmas and

hope that 2018 brings prosperity to all.

¡ Design for Bushfire

¡ Managing Timber’s Moisture Content

¡ Timber and Wood Products

¡ Timber and Wood Properties

¡ Timber’s Environmental Characteristics

¡ Selecting Fit-for-purpose Timber for

Applications

¡ Timber Grades and Grading

Delivered through the global-leading

Moodle platform, WoodSolutions Campus

provides a record of modules studied and

assessment results. This gives employers

the option of assessing the progress and

results of their employees as they move

through the course modules.

“This is a great move for our industry,” said

Eileen Newbury, National Marketing and

Communications Manager at FWPA, “on

one hand, we are working hard with

building specifiers to explain the new

opportunities for timber, especially in mid-

rise residential projects. On the other

hand, we are working to increase the

knowledge and skills of people in the

supply chain to ensure that they are well-

placed to answer enquiries from the

design and construction sectors and

maximise sales opportunities.”

For more information, please visit the

WoodSolutions Campus website –

www.campus.woodsolutions.com.au.

WoodSolutions Campus provides timber

industry employers and staff with the

opportunity to access an integrated

training program designed to develop their

sales skills by increasing their knowledge

of the characteristics, properties and

performance of timber and timber

products.

WoodSolutions Campus, resourced by

Forest and Wood Products Australia

(FWPA) provides a broad-based

introduction to timber, timber products

and their applications. With topics ranging

from building regulations and standards to

design and durability requirements, it is an

ideal refresher for experienced people, or

an ideal first step for anyone entering the

industry supply chain.

Delivered online, the course is free of

charge, self-paced and comprises stand-

alone modules, each including video

lectures and assessment tasks.

“Increased interest in sustainable design

with wood complemented by changes to

the National Construction Code has

strengthened demand for improved timber

product knowledge,” said the University of

Tasmania's Centre for Sustainable

Architecture with Wood (CSAW) Director

Associate Professor Gregory Nolan, “and

this course has been developed in

response to this need.”

WoodSolutions Campus, a collaboration

between FWPA and the University’s CSAW,

provides topic-based education and skills

development opportunities to Australia’s

timber and wood products supply chain.

The modules include:

¡ Introduction to Building Regulations

and Standards

¡ Timber Product Standards

¡ Building Regulations

¡ Design for Durability

Colin Fitzpatrick

Sales-Building Opportunities in Timber Training for Merchants and Resellers

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This year we returned to the Crystal Ballroom at Luna Park to tribute those who excelled

during 2016/2017. Over 260 guests were in attendance and proceedings were directed

by the always lively MC, Eliot Goblet. The night was all about the Awards, dancing and

networking with entertainment provided by Dee Jay and much fun was had in Sideshow

Alley with the Donut Wall, Candy Counter and Photo Booth.

TABMA Australia Annual Awards & Dinner 2017

There were 10 awards in total and the winners were:

H Best Frame & Truss Fabricator – Langs Building Supplies, Stapylton, Qld

H Best Timber Merchant – Gowan Lea Timbers, Mudjimba, Qld

H Best Building Materials Centre – NHS, Lambton, NSW

H Wholesaler of the Year – Tilling, Kilsyth, Vic

H Trainee of the Year – Ben Cousins, ITI (Aust), St Marys, NSW

H Most Innovative Member – Parkside Timber, Northgate, Qld

H Sales Representative of the Year – Michael Hill, John Cook & Sons, St Marys,

NSW

H Apprentice of the Year – Nick Choy, Artarmon Joinery, Mount Kuring-Gai,

NSW

H Host Employer of the Year – ITI (Aust), St Marys, NSW

H Member of the Year – Woodhouse, Darra, Qld

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1 Member of the Year: Woodhouse – Vic

Arciuli left receiving award from Peter

Hutchison MiTek Australia Ltd; 2 Best

Frame & Truss Operator: Langs Building

Supplies – Ashley Henkel right receiving

award from Kent Powell Meyer Timber; 3

Best Building Materials Centre: NHS –

from left Evelyn Thomas, Jason Crocket,

Karina Sullivan receiving award from

Brenton Christopher, John Cook & Son; 4

Sales Representative of the Year: Mike Hill

– John Cook & Sons right receiving award

from Dee Atkinson, Tilling; 5 Wholesaler of

the Year :Tilling – Dee Atkinson left

receiving award from Natalie Hodges &

Sally Wilkinson, NCI; 6 Best Timber

Merchant: Gowan Lee Timbers – Anthony Thomas right receiving award from

Craig Davies, ITI; 7 Host Employer of the Year: ITI (Aust) – Craig Davies left

receiving award from Jason Howse, Woodhouse Timber Company; 8

Apprentice of the Year: Nick Choy, Artarmon Joinery left receiving award from

Shane Hicks, Tasman KB; 9 Trainee of the Year: Ben Cousins, ITI left receiving

award from Lee Xavier, Apprenticeship Support Australia; 10 Most Innovative

Member: Parkside Timber – Ross Lakin left receiving award from Haytham

Moshi, ATS.

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organised criminal syndicates. Lucrative

financial gains by serious and organised

crime syndicates ensure the persistence

of the cybercrime threat. Cybercriminals

and associated networks can operate

from anywhere in the world – the internet

is borderless and anonymous.

What information does your business

need to protect? Do you hold critical

intellectual property, sensitive business

and client information, research and

development data, or payment card

information? Does your business fall

within the category of APP Entity and

therefore required to comply with the

Australian Privacy Principles? These are

but some of the questions that dictate

how information and data is required to be

stored and protected.

In addition, on 13 February 2017, the

Australian senate passed new laws that

will require businesses who are covered

by the Privacy Act (1988) – APP Entities –

to notify the Privacy Commissioner and

their affected customers if they have

experienced a data breach. The Australian

Privacy Act will be amended to reflect

these new laws and the law will take effect

on 22 February 2018.

What is Cybercrime?

Cybercrime is a term that covers a broad

scope of criminal activity using a

computer. Some common examples of

cybercrime include identity theft, financial

fraud, website defacement, and cyber

bullying. At a business level, cybercrime

may involve the hacking of staff and client

data, theft of intellectual property or

illegally accessing and disseminating

financial and operational information.

It is well documented that instances of

cybercrime are on the rise in Australia with

criminals increasingly targeting all levels

of business. Unfortunately, it is only a

matter of time before your business

operations falls victim to a malicious

cyber based attack. The Australian

government has reported that 60% of

cybercrime attacks are aimed at Small to

Medium businesses.

The Costs

The effects of a single, successful

cyberattack can have far-reaching and

catastrophic implications to your business

including financial losses, theft of

intellectual property, and loss of consumer

confidence and trust. Australians are

increasingly conscious of their privacy and

expect that any information they provide

to a business is being adequately

protected against unauthorised access

and release.

Federal government figures indicate that

the average time spent to resolve a

cyberattack in Australia is 23 working

days, with an average cost of $276,323.

This figure does not account for lost

revenue and intellectual property which

can climb in to millions of dollars. When

attributed to a malicious attack by a

trusted insider or disgruntled employee,

the average resolution time is dramatically

increased to 51 days.

The overall monetary impact of

cybercrime on business in Australia is

estimated to be over one billion dollars a

year. Lloyds of London announced late

last year that the Australian economy is

exposed to a potential $16 billion damage

bill over the next decade.

There are also fines and civil penalties for

companies covered by the Privacy Act and

other government legislation.

Why is Cybersecurity Important?During the past financial year, there have

been 47,000 cyber incidents in Australia,

up 15 per cent on the previous year. And

despite all the warnings about online

scams and frauds, such crime is up by 22

per cent.

Australia’s relative wealth and high use of

technology such as social media, online

banking and government services make it

an attractive target for serious and

Cybercrime and Australian Business

Source: Troy Park, Principal, Integersec

www.integersec.com.au


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Able Truss Pty Ltd TABMA (VIC) 1

Colonial Restoration Supplies TABMA (QLD) 1

H2 Custom Joinery Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 1

A Wood Shed TABMA (QLD) 2

Bondi Junction Timber & Hardware TABMA (NSW) 2

Doyles Holdings (QLD) Pty Ltd TABMA (QLD) 2

High Country Truss & Frames TABMA (NSW) 2

McKay Timber TABMA (TAS) 2

Kincumber Mitre 10 TABMA (NSW) 3

DCC TABMA (WA) 4

M & B Sales TABMA (WA) 4

Timber Decking Supply Shed TABMA (WA) 4

Jeays Hardware Pty Ltd ATF TABMA (QLD) 5

Macarthur Frames & Trusses Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 6

Natbuild TABMA (QLD) 6

Ultraflex Panelling Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 6

Lumara Timber Sales Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 7

A & E Timber Supplies Pty Ltd TABMA (WA) 8

Austbrokers Premier Pty Ltd TABMA (QLD) 8

Hamilton Sawmills Pty Ltd TABMA (WA) 8

Important: Persons should not act on the material contained in articles in this newsletter as the items are of a general nature only and may be misinterpreted. Also, changes in legislation can occur quickly. We therefore recommend that advice be sought before acting in these areas. The articles are issued as a helpful guide to TABMA members and are for their private information. It is considered confidential and should not be made available to any other person without our approval.

Member StateYears as a

Member

Anniversaries over the last 3 months

Member StateYears as a

Member

Anniversaries continued

Mr Kwila Outdoor Furniture TABMA (QLD) 8

Heyden Frame & Truss TABMA (NSW) 9

Stockwells Joinery Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 11

Nash Timbers TABMA (NSW) 12

Austim TABMA (WA) 13

Mathews Timber Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 13

Gow-Gates Financial Services Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 14

Boonah Lattice TABMA (QLD) 16

Bretts Timber and Hardware (Windsor) TABMA (QLD) 16

Dindas Australia Pty Ltd (Tingalpa) TABMA (QLD) 16

Thora Wholesale Timbers Pty Ltd TABMA (QLD) 16

Timbeck Architectural (Burpengary) TABMA (QLD) 16

TLB Timber Pty Ltd TABMA (QLD) 16

Big River Group Pty Ltd (Meadowbrook) TABMA (QLD) 18

Programmed Timber Supplies TABMA (NSW) 18

L M Hayter & Sons Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 23

Rallis Timber Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 35

Warringah Timbers Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 37

Crescent Timber & Hardware Pty Ltd TABMA (NSW) 40

Canterbury Timber & Building Supplies Mitre 10 TABMA (NSW) 76

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