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:rofl: You've made my day. I've a contract with Centrelink..I'll probaly bump into you soon.Look out for my van its got all you need to know on that ;) ..
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Spoke to a Joiner in Brisbane in October whilst out on validation trip who told me he had no licence and was running as a business doing insurance work etc for major insurance companies. Asked him about the licence and he said that he had applied for it but hadn't followed it through at that time but said that no one had asked him if he was licenced and no one seemed to bother.
He was definitely doing work above the $1100 threshold according to the type of work he talked about! I am thinking that he may be working off an ABN and sub contracting work out to licenced contractors but he assured me that there are plenty of people running Joinery, Bricklaying, Paving, Tiling, Decorating businesses without licences and without hassle? It would seem from our chat that most of these trades were working in the domestic / private market and not on new build sites / commercial etc. My own view is that I shall be applying for a contractor's licence and keeping everything above board. I will hopefully get some work in the interim whilst waiting on my licence with someone or some company who is licenced. It does seem another hurdle to clear but a necessary one at that! |
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Horses for courses I suppose, Ive been up and running for 2 years, 6 full time contracts and over a dozen maintenance units (inc real estate,body corps etc) and apart from everyday paperwork, insurances ,HIA membership etc I have no need to register for a QBL ..no need ....100% legal for my area of the building trade with none of the stress and agro that comes with the licence side.
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Originally Posted by LoneRanger
(Post 6110662)
Dont know if taking a basic kit by air freight is worth it or not or maybe taking one suitcase with tools in it but would guess that the weight would be too much and would probably only run to one or two items then into excess baggage.
Don't even know if tools are allowed as luggage as they could be construed as security risks? Help please! |
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Originally Posted by SBOZ
(Post 6117556)
Horses for courses I suppose, Ive been up and running for 2 years, 6 full time contracts and over a dozen maintenance units (inc real estate,body corps etc) and apart from everyday paperwork, insurances ,HIA membership etc I have no need to register for a QBL ..no need ....100% legal for my area of the building trade with none of the stress and agro that comes with the licence side.
You seem to be confirming what I was told by the tradesman who I previously mentioned and if anything the whole set up seems a bit clouded / open to debate or for want of a better word 'poorly policed'! The CIS set up in the UK does not stop a business / contractor carrying out work for private individuals / domestic market although you would struggle to get any sort of contract work on building sites etc or for that matter sub-contract work for other companies including many insurance companies. It seems that the building industry has this unique set of discriminatory rules and regulations whereas other businesses can operate outwith these parameters freely, however, if those are the rules then so be it! |
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Originally Posted by Wol
(Post 6117617)
I do know a flight engineer, operating the aircraft, who was denied boarding until the small toolkit in his flightbag was put into the hold! I guess the answer is NO, you can't take tools onboard.
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Originally Posted by SBOZ
(Post 6117556)
Horses for courses I suppose, Ive been up and running for 2 years, 6 full time contracts and over a dozen maintenance units (inc real estate,body corps etc) and apart from everyday paperwork, insurances ,HIA membership etc I have no need to register for a QBL ..no need ....100% legal for my area of the building trade with none of the stress and agro that comes with the licence side.
congrats on you doing so well for yourself, I bet its been a struggle though. well, anyway, we are heading to the SC in june for a rekkie, the OH will then be looking at opportunities for work, he's a plumber, but prefers the industrial side of things instead of domestic plumbing - is there much demand for this kind of work? cheers :thumbsup: bec |
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PM'd you Bec's ;)
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Originally Posted by SBOZ
(Post 6126904)
PM'd you Bec's ;)
bec |
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Originally Posted by SBOZ
(Post 6117556)
Horses for courses I suppose, Ive been up and running for 2 years, 6 full time contracts and over a dozen maintenance units (inc real estate,body corps etc) and apart from everyday paperwork, insurances ,HIA membership etc I have no need to register for a QBL ..no need ....100% legal for my area of the building trade with none of the stress and agro that comes with the licence side.
You advertise Windows/Doors Kitchens/Restoration, Flooring/Roofing, Decking, Site 1st & 2nd fix, Fencing/verandah's, Bathroom renovation. All of which come under the scope of Joinery & all of which are required to be done by licenced joinery contractors as per the Queensland Building Services Authority Regulation 2003. If there's a way around it I'm very interested. It would save me a fortune as any job over 3.3k incurs QBSA insurance. I can see how you wouldn't have need to gain an actual Builders licence. It's how you get around the need for a joinery contractors licence that interests me. |
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Hey ...I think most people who see a list of jobs listed like those on my web page think I'm a house builder??? my plan before I came over from Blighty was basically to do the same over here as to what I was doing in the UK ..multi-trade retail/property maintenance, over here if you want a door hanging ..you call a carpenter, If want a fence putting up you call a fence company, windows.. a window firm,renovate a kitchen..Cabinet makers. Multi-trade isn't that common only in a handyman context who also dont normally tile,dryline or paint/decorate etc! I noticed that and started up Timberdale Services :) work could involve 3 doors to swing one day, the next, painting government buildings (as mentioned Centrelink)...:)
The webpage was put together when things first kicked off, nowadays Joinery/carpentry is a part of the building trade I miss doing the most on a day to day basis, but with all the building/renovation work around a finger in alot of pies is never a bad thing ;) |
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Originally Posted by SBOZ
(Post 6131286)
Hey ...I think most people who see a list of jobs listed like those on my web page think I'm a house builder??? my plan before I came over from Blighty was basically to do the same over here as to what I was doing in the UK ..multi-trade retail/property maintenance, over here if you want a door hanging ..you call a carpenter, If want a fence putting up you call a fence company, windows.. a window firm,renovate a kitchen..Cabinet makers. Multi-trade isn't that common only in a handyman context who also dont normally tile,dryline or paint/decorate etc! I noticed that and started up Timberdale Services :) work could involve 3 doors to swing one day, the next, painting government buildings (as mentioned Centrelink)...:)
The webpage was put together when things first kicked off, nowadays Joinery/carpentry is a part of the building trade I miss doing the most on a day to day basis, but with all the building/renovation work around a finger in alot of pies is never a bad thing ;) |
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hello john getting close now you must feeling excited about things
tools- I gave my 110v tools to a young lad who was working with me and packed all my cordless and handtools in the container tools are no more expensive then in the uk in fact i feel they are a bit cheaper nails and other fixings are a fair bit cheaper but last week I was working on a site last wee and a brit had all his 110 tools and leads with him on site, he said is was a bit of a talking point at places he worked but they were tagged for saftey and ok to use but also said he was going to change them when he was in a position to ,partly to not have to lug the heavy tranny and to fit in more. The blue card is a saftey card which you can get in a day you will not be allowed on site without it and they are very strict with this and will not even induct you with out it, very easy 4 hour course or internet course 80 bucks max As for the license issue there is a load of half truths and myths about it it will be in your favour to get one and its not that hard or that expensive If you look at jobs in the paper on a sat morning 75% will be asking for a license http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=497100 here is that license post again lets meet for a beer when settle in regards Rod |
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Originally Posted by LoneRanger
(Post 6110490)
I know this has probably been discussed many times but as we are nearing our time to head to Brisbane I was looking at the best way to ship out tools and equipment.
I am a Joiner and have just about 2 of everything and all in great condition. The thing is that we had hoped to ship our things out in advance of us arriving but the other side of the coin is the small matter of keeping enough here to earn/ work with up until we leave which will be when our house sale settles. What did you all do with respect to tools and equipment? Did you sell off in the UK and buy new in Oz? Did you keep enough/ basics in UK to tide you over and then ship them over when you're leaving? I've thought about selling some in the UK but I am loathe to do so as they are all top quality tools and plant but would never get what they are worth on the second hand market and the cost to replace / replenish does not equate! Tools and equipment are different to furniture etc and as all tradesmen know there is nothing better than doing work with your own tools and ones that you are used to. I am quite sure we have all been faced with this dilemma and it would be interesting to know how everyone tackled this problem. Looking forward to hearing how you did it! Lone Ranger Shipped all my stuff, table saws, thicknesser, bench saws, chop saws, battery tools, and hand tools. Only one I had an issue with is, a mitre guillotine, I use for very very very accurate mitres... they had never seen one before, and on shipping itinerary it was listed as a guillotine... so perhaps thats why, the bastards charged me ! We shipped all stuff in a container, prior to move. Cannot help with any other advice, albeit, Australia has some well wicked tools, and especially in Brizzy. We use Tools Direct or Direct Tools, whatever they are called, have massive warehouses everywhere, just for trade ! Also a great woodworking place, near the junction of the ipswich and centenary rd. Good Luck Ste |
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Originally Posted by rodandhayley
(Post 6131746)
hello john getting close now you must feeling excited about things
tools- I gave my 110v tools to a young lad who was working with me and packed all my cordless and handtools in the container tools are no more expensive then in the uk in fact i feel they are a bit cheaper nails and other fixings are a fair bit cheaper but last week I was working on a site last wee and a brit had all his 110 tools and leads with him on site, he said is was a bit of a talking point at places he worked but they were tagged for saftey and ok to use but also said he was going to change them when he was in a position to ,partly to not have to lug the heavy tranny and to fit in more. The blue card is a saftey card which you can get in a day you will not be allowed on site without it and they are very strict with this and will not even induct you with out it, very easy 4 hour course or internet course 80 bucks max As for the license issue there is a load of half truths and myths about it it will be in your favour to get one and its not that hard or that expensive If you look at jobs in the paper on a sat morning 75% will be asking for a license http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=497100 here is that license post again lets meet for a beer when settle in regards Rod I will call you once we have settled in and do that beer with you. Looking forward to seeing you. John |
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