Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) Yellow Card Click here to sign up for this training session Call the MPA to book in a Date/time Time: 8.00am - 10.00am Venue: ManLift Hire, 85 Williams Rd, Dandenong Cost:   $150.00pp EWP Participants will be taught/assessed on the use of scissor and boom lifts, cherry pickers, etc and will be issued with Yellow Card on completion of session.  THIS COURSE IS WORKSAFE APPROVED AND IS COMPULSORY FOR ELEVATED WORK. WP Cost:   $250.00pp  plus cost of licence

OH&S Induction Training (formerly red card) Click here to sign up for this training session MPA/FTAA OH&S INDUCTION TRAINING Next OH &S Course for 2010 March 1st (Monday)   Time: 9.30 am to 4.30pm Venue:Camberwell Cost:  $150 for Members and $195 for Non Members

First Aid (Senior/Level 2) Click here to sign up for this training session First Aid (Senior Level 2) Date to be advised Time:      8.30 am - 5.00pm Venue:    Camberwell Office Cost:$220.00 members($260.00 non-members)   This course is an accelerated first aid course providing participants with the full level 2, nationally recognised qualification.

Costing & Estimating Click here to sign up for this training session COSTING & ESTIMATING Friday 26th February, 2010 8.00am-5.00pm Venue: 399 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell Participants required to bring a calculator, pen and notepad. Price: $230 members,  $290 for non-members BOOKED OUT

Lead Paint & Asbestos Management Click here to sign up for this training session Saturday 27th March, 2010 Apply Lead Paint & Asbestos Management (CPCCPD3011A) Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm Venue: Camberwell Office Cost: $365 ($400.00 non-members) Are you working safely with lead? An essential course (accredited) for all members. þ Topics Covered….. ·        Understanding of where lead based paints and asbestos are likely to be found ·        The health effects of lead based paints and asbestos ·        Testing for lead and asbestos ·        Planning & Preparation ·        Methods of removal ·        Protecting yourself ·        Setting up the work area ·        Encapsulation ·        Clean up

Anti Graffiti Removal Course Click here to sign up for this training session Anti Graffitti Removal Monday 19th April, 2010 Time: 4.00pm to 6.00 pm Venue: Mpav Offices, 399 Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Cost: $30.00pp

Textured Coating Course Click here to sign up for this training session Expression of Interest June/July 2010 Date to be advised.

Wall Paper Hanging Click here to sign up for this training session Date to be advised Venue: NMIT Workshop, Epping  Time:4.30pm-8.00 pm Cost: $250.00 members $330.00 non-members (Certificate Issued)

Airless & Fine Sprayer Training Click here to sign up for this training session Airless & Fine Sprayer Training - 2 Day Course Date: Date to be advised Venue: Phillro Industries - 49 Wharf Road, Port Melbourne Time: 3.30pm - 7.30pm each night Certificate Endorsed Phillro Support Kit - Total Value between $600 to $1200(if Graco 390 purchased) Cost: $650   If you would like to go onto a waitlist and be contacted about the next course, please download the survey and return by email mail@mpav.com.au or Fax to 03 9813 5911 Click here to download MPA SURVEY

Sustainable Painting Course (22002VIC) ENVIRO PAINTER™ Click here to sign up for this training session The Master Painters Association intends to conduct training on Sustainable Painting Practises in February 2010. The Sustainable Painting Course is an accredited course and on satisfactory completion of the training participant will be issued with an accreditation certificate on Sustainable Painting Practices. The Duration of the training course is approximately 12 hours which is broken up into two segments Eight hours in the class room Four hours home study The course will cover environmentally sustainable painting practises with a focus on the consumer and industry specific needs The training course will address the following topics * Sustainable painting practises * Workplace safety for painters (OHS). * Waste and recycling * Business relationships # Identifying best practises and resources for the sustainable painting industry The course will be free to members subject to funding becoming available.