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Ongoing business administration courses available for builders.

NDA and Keystone Tasmania (TBCITB) Training Courses - Building Providers

NDA together with Keystone are offering Free Keystone Training Courses.

For further information and to register a place, please contact NDA:

  • Devonport - 6423 4547
  • Launceston - 6334 4910
  • Hobart - 6224 2660

Select the region to see course information and dates:

Introduction to Marketing

Study Method: Online

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Who can attend: Builders

Overview: 

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Operating a Business

Study Method: Online

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Who can attend: Builders

Overview:  This online course will provide you with an understanding on the key steps and strategies required to operate a successful business.

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Building Better Business Relationships

Study Method: Online

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 1

Who can attend: Builders

Overview:  This online course will provide you with practical ways to establish, build and maintain positive business relationships.

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Planning your Business and Work

Study Method: Online, self-paced

Duration: 2

CPD Points: 1

Who can attend: All building service providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters

Overview: Planning & setting up your business, covers developing a business plan, establishing contracting relationships, GST, TAX & record keeping.

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Programming and Report Writing

Study Method: Online, self-paced

Duration: 2 hours

CPD Points: 1

Who can attend: All building service providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters

Overview: This topic addresses project planning, programming, developing Gantt charts, estimating, scheduling, monitoring, & report writing.

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Communication and Customer Service

Study Method: Online, self-paced

Duration: 2 hours

CPD Points: 1

Who can attend: All building service providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters

Overview: Learn about advertising, first impressions, customer service, the communication process, effective listening and running meetings.

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Negotiation, Conflicts and Disputes

Study Method: Online, self-paced

Duration: 3 hours

CPD Points: 1.5

Who can attend: All building service providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters

Overview: Learn the negotiation process, unfair practices, causes of conflict, conflict resolution, dispute avoidance and dealing with complaints.

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Introduction to Contracts

Study Method: Online, self-paced

Duration: 2 hours

CPD Points: 1.5

Who can attend: All building service providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters

Overview: Contract law, regulatory requirements, contract scope, unfair terms, classification of terms, real case studies and contract term definitions.

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Contract Types, Documentation and Administration

Study Method: Online, self-paced

Duration: 2 hours

CPD Points:1.5

Who can attend: All building service providers, Electricians, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters

Overview: Learn about the different types of contracts, documentation, administration, extension of times, suspension of works and ending a contract.

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Charge to Quote Masterclass

Presented by:  The Tradie Academy

Study Method: Online

Duration: 1 Hour

CPD Points: 1

Who can attend: Builders

Cost : $45.00

Overview:

The importance of charging to quote. There will be real life examples as well as many psychological breakthroughs for the builder. Including documentation of their own value as a business owner and their experience. There will be social media examples and sales training including the importance of scripts in their business as well as set processes and procedures. We will also cover off on sales philosophy and mindset of a client and builder.

The attendee will have a good understanding and start to be able to qualify and/or disqualify leads, as well as opening their mind to the possibility of charging to quote. They will also have a firm understanding of the reasons behind this. They will gain a greater understanding of the importance of social media and practical tips on what, and how to post to create credibility in the marketplace. The attendee will also have access to leads qualification script/template as well as recording of the event.

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Futureproofing your Business

Presented by:  The Tradie Academy 

Study Method: Online

Duration: 1 Hour

CPD Points: 1

Who can attend: Builders

Cost: $49.00

Overview:

How to set up your social media to become the trusted authority in your space and close more sales. There will be a breakdown of actionable steps builders can take immediately to create a presence on social media that demonstrates quality, professionalism and rapport and trust.

We teach our marketing trust method which shows builders how to use simple psychology principles to create content, posts and advertising that helps the builder to be the preferred choice for a buyer. We also show builders how to use social media to overcome common client objections to working with them - so when a client approaches they are a warm prospect.

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Last updated: 06 Feb 2024

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