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INDEX                                                                                                           Supporting Industry Partner...........................................................	18                                                                                                                     Cabinetmakers Insurance Brokers.......................................	18  Welcome from the CEO.................................................................. 3                           Finlease....................................................................................................	19  24/7 Online Member Hub.............................................................. 5  Member Resources............................................................................. 6                 ACFA WHS Online Induction Portal...........................................	20                                                                                                                  Australian Business - Energy..........................................................	21     Resource Categories....................................................................7  Business Support Services.............................................................8                            Business Australia Energy (BAE)............................................	21                                                                                                                     Business Energy Advice Program(BEAP).........................	22     ACFA Workplace Advice Line................................................8                                  Member Discounts................................................................................	23  Member Dashboard........................................................................... 9                      AFRDI.........................................................................................................	23                                                                                                                     ACFA Industry Awards...................................................................	23     Seamless Membership Renewal.........................................9                                           AUTOTENDER......................................................................................	23     Website Business Listing........................................................10                              CONFERENCE NATIONAL...........................................................	23     Free Business Listing.................................................................10                        Fleet Discounts...................................................................................	23     Post a Job Vacancy.....................................................................10                       The Joinery Coach.............................................................................	23  Logo Use....................................................................................................11     WHS ...........................................................................................................	23  Get Social..................................................................................................12  Member Testimonials..........................................................................	24     Instagram ... LinkedIn ... Facebook................................... 12                                    Advocacy and Affiliations..................................................................	25     Private Facebook Members Only Group...................... 12                                                 Industry Specific Apprenticeships and Traineeships....	26  Stay Connected....................................................................................13               Registered Training Organisation (RTO)...........................	27     Member Communications.................................................... 13                                    Course Fees and Subsidies.........................................................	27  Annual National Industry Awards.......................................... 14                                       Workplace Training & Assessment.......................................	28     Annual Gala Awards Night - September......................14                                                    Nationally Recognised Qualifications.................................	28     Award Categories......................................................................... 15                    Workplace Based Training..........................................................	28  Premium Industry Partner.......................................................... 16                              Apprentice Facebook Hub..........................................................	29     First Super.........................................................................................16          Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)....................................	29  Major Industry Partner................................................................... 17                    The Team!.....................................................................................................	30     Lincoln Sentry................................................................................. 17                                                                                                                    PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                                                 2  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
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Our Mandate               3PsTHE    PROTECT  The interest of our members and the Australian Community  PROMOTE  Our members, our industry and our services to the Australian Community  PROVIDE  Support and services to our members and the Australian Community                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     4  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
24/7 Online Member Hub  Resetting Your Password    Go to www.acfa.net.au   In the top right corner click on ‘‘MEMEBER LOG IN”’                          On the login screen click “FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?”                          Enter the email provided upon your registration and then click                          “SEND”                          You will be sent an email link to reset your password which you                          can use to login.                            NB: only one email address can be used as your username                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     5  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Member Resources                                               To access Member Only Resources:    Members have access to a wide range of resources via the 24/7    •	 Log into the Member Portal  online Resource Hub.                                             •	 Select Resource and ‘ADD TO CART’  Go to www.acfa.net.au click on the Resource tab                                                                                        PROTECT            PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                               6  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Resource Categories    Resources available via the online Resource Hub are listed below including sub-categories.  Resources included in your Member Tier are denoted on the Resource Hub by the corresponding Membership Tier Icon.    Resources not included in your Membership Tier may be purchased at discounted Member Rates.    RESOURCE CATEGORIES                               •	 Superannuation  •	 COVID-19                                          •	 Fact Sheets  •	 AWARD Snapshots                                   •	 Forms                                                       •	 Product Disclosure Statements      •	 Wage Rates Awards      •	 Fairwork Awards                            •	 WHS      •	 Past Awards (Archived)                         •	 Code of Practice  •	 Business Agreements & Home Building Contracts      •	 Crystalline Silica      •	 Business Contracts & General Information       •	 Resources      •	 NSW Home Building Contracts                    •	 Safety Alerts      •	 SA Home Building Contracts                     •	 Safety Operating Procedures      •	 VIC Home Building Contracts                    •	 Safework Method Statements  •	 Checklists                                         •	 WHS Information  •	 Correspondence Examples  •	 Customer Relations/Support Materials           •	 Workplace Resources  •	 Fact Sheets                                        •	 Bullying  •	 Forms                                              •	 Guides  •	 Frequently Asked Questions                         •	 Performance Management  •	 Policy                                             •	 RDO Calendar  •	 Reports                                            •	 Recruitment  •	 Webinars                                           •	 Salary Review      •	 National                                       •	 Termination of Employment      •	 NSW                                            •	 Unfair Dismissal                                                                                                 PROTECT  PROMOTE      PROVIDE                                                                                                                                  7  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Business Support Services                                             L-R: Carolyn Beverley, HR advisor; Monique Penton, HR Manager; Skye Paydas, HR Advisor    ACFA Workplace Advice Line                                                         Unfair Dismissal Representation                                                                      Premium Members receive one FREE unfair dismissal  ACFA members receive industry specific advice in relation to work-  teleconference representation per year valued at $895  place related matters including employee life cycle, with NO LIMIT  or CHARGE on call, and generally no wait time.    Assistance include:      •	 Award Coverage    •	 Award Rates    •	 Leave Entitlements    •	 Hours of Work    •	 Performance Management    •	 Termination of Employment and Resignation    •	 Advice on Unfair Dismissals    •	 Workplace Policies and Procedures*    •	 Contracts of Employment*    •	 Individual Flexibility Agreements    * Based on membership level                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     8  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Member Dashboard    The Member Dashboard allows you to manage all aspects of your       Seamless Membership Renewal  membership and information including:                                                                      Your annual membership will expire on 30 June each year.     •	 updating your business profile     •	 keeping contact details up-to-date                            Approx six weeks prior to this date you will receive an email with a     •	 changing your password                                        link to renew your membership.     •	 managing your membership     •	 accessing your invoices and renewals                          Alternatively you can renew your membership directly from your                                                                      Member Dashboard by clicking on the “RENEW NOW’’ button     These items are accessed via the drop down menu from             appearing next to “YOUR NAME’’ - see example below.     “YOUR NAME”.                                                                                                                                          YOUR NAME RENEW NOW                                                           YOUR NAME                                                                        Payment via credit card is the fastest and most seamless way                                                                      to continue to access the resources. Options for payment via                                                                      bank transfer and cheque are also available. Invoice/Receipt will                                                                      be automatically emailed once membership has been renewed                                                                      and can also be accessed at any time via “MY INVOICES” on your                                                                      dashboard.                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     9  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Website Business Listing                                         Post a Job Vacancy    Free Business Listing                              YOUR NAME                                                                   YOUR NAME    From ‘‘your name‘‘ drop down menu click on                       From ‘‘your name’’ drop down menu click on “MY VACANCIES”  ‘MY BUSINESS LISTING and you will be taken to the screen above.  and you will be taken to the above screen    •	 Click ‘‘CREATE’’                                              •	 Click ‘‘CREATE’’  •	 Complete the contact fields and click ‘‘SAVE AND NEXT’’       •	 Complete the Vacancy Detail fields and click ‘‘SAVE AND NEXT’’  •	 Add a brief description about your company, your website      •	 Complete the Contact Detail fields                                                                   •	 Click ‘‘SUBMIT’’      details and upload your logo  •	 Click ‘‘SUBMIT’’                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     10  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Logo Use    Member Logo    Financial Members may use the ACFA Member logo to identify  their membership of the Association.    Using the Member Logo is an effetive markeing tool highlighting  your affiliation with the association.    Where approriate the following wording may be used in  conjunction with the LOGO:         (Your company name) is a member of ACFA. ACFA is the peak       association serving the furnishing cabinet making, kitchen       and joinery industries.    The logos and Style Guide can be downloaded from the Resource  Section of the website one you have logged in.                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     11  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Get Social                                                        Private Facebook Members Only Group    Instagram ... LinkedIn ... Facebook    ACFA has active accounts across Social Media keeping the  industry and members up-to-date with relevant, industry specific  information.    To follow ACFA on social media:    •	 search for Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association  •	 Click on ‘‘Like’’ and/or ‘‘Follow’’ buttons                                                                      ACFA also connects members and staff via a Closed/Private                                                                    Members Only Facebook Group. This group provide members an                                                                    opportunity to:                                                                        •	 connect and chat with other members and ACFA staff                                                                      •	 be part of industry discussions                                                                      •	 be among the first to hear about events; webinars and                                                                             training opportunities                                                                      •	 discuss ideas, common practices, latest trends                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     12  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Stay Connected                                                                            Distributed on demand                                                                         containing breaking news effecting the industry  Member Communications  E-Lerts, E-Bulletins & E-News                                      Distributed weekly focused on industry relevant news,                                                                             details of events and training opportunities.  ACFA members receive regular communications via our weekly  e-Bulletins, quarterly e-News as well as e-Lerts.    These communications include information such as, Invitations  to webinars and events; legislative requirement updates; training  information and opportunities; HR updates; FAQ’s and more!                                                                       Distributed quarterly summarising information relevant                                                                                 to the industry and business operations.                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     13  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Annual National Industry Awards                                  Annual Gala Awards Night - September    The Annual National Industry Awards showcases and celebrates     The awards are announced and presented at the Gala Dinner  industry excellence. ACFA hosts the awards culminating in the    usually held in September. This is a great opportunity to network  Gala Ceremony held in Sydney in September announcing the         with your peers and celebrate achievements.  winners across 20+ award categories.    Online entry is easy via our website. Just upload your imagery,  videos and details of your project.    Judging  Judging will take place in August by a Judging Panel consisting  of industry representatives who have strong knowledge of the  industry, operations, manufacturing and trends.    The judges assess each entry on three main criteria - design,  functionality and innovation    Entries are judged using a ‘blind judging’ system where judges  are not made aware of any information about the entity and/or  business name of entries.    Premium Awards Partner:                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     14  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Award Categories                      •	 Cabinet Maker of The Year                  •	 Outstanding Achievement of the Year                                        •	 Best Kitchen Design  Major Categories                      •	 Best Commercial Project                    •	 Best Soft Furnishings / Interior Design  •	 Design of the Year                 •	 Best Alfresco Project                      •	 Best Laundry Project  Featured Categories                   •	 Best In-Built Furniture                    •	 Apprentice of the Year  •	 Best Kitchen Project - New         •	 Best Free-Standing Furniture               •	 Workplace Champion of the Year                                        •	 Best Bathroom Project - New                •	 Best First Time Entrant (Project/Design)       –	 Up to $35k                    •	 Best Bathroom Project - Renovation       –	 $35,001 - 60,000              •	 Best Bathroom Design       –	 $60,001 - 80,000       –	 Over $80,000  •	 Best Kitchen Project - Renovation      –	 Up to $35k      –	 $35,001 - 60,000      –	 $60,001 - 80,000      –	 Over $80,000                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     15  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Premium Industry Partner    First Super    First Super is an industry super fund. That means it is run only to   First Super provides:  benefit members.                                                                        •	 flexibility to choose from a range of diverse investment options  While First Super has particularly strong links to the furniture      •	 low fees – including zero entry-fees and no increase to fees if you  and joinery industry, the pulp and paper industry and the timber  industry, it welcomes all Australians to join, regardless of their        change or leave your current employment  occupation or location.                                               •	 low-cost insurance options to protect you and your family                                                                        •	 assistance finding your lost super, making it easier to rollover into  Unsurprisingly, when it comes to superannuation most Australians  want the same things: real value, service and returns, which is why       a single account, saving you fees and time  First Super has over 64,000 members who trust it to manage more       •	 financial advice options to help plan for now and for retirement  than $2.7 billion* of their hard-earned savings.                      •	 access to low-cost banking products through ME Bank    First Super wants you to enjoy your retirement, but also wants you  to enjoy today. To First Super, being a super fund is more than just  what happens when you stop working.                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     16  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Major Industry Partner                                                              PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     17  Lincoln Sentry    Lincoln Sentry is the trusted partner for thousands of Australian  craftsmen and design specialist. With a drive to discover innovative  solutions together with a significant national infrastructure, Lincoln  Sentry is ready to help you excite every space.    Established in Brisbane in 1986, Lincoln Sentry has evolved and  expanded to become one of the country’s leading suppliers of  speciality hardware, components and solutions to the residential  and commercial sectors through cabinetmakers, joiners, shopfitters  and glaziers.    With innovative and high quality products sourced from around the  world, Lincoln Sentry’s national branch network and respected team  of technical specialists are committed to supporting customers in  growing business.    Lincoln Sentry is a proud DuluxGroup business.    For more information, go to www.lincolnsentry.com.au    02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Supporting Industry Partner    Cabinetmakers Insurance Brokers    MIB have a strong reputation as the leading insurance supplier         The bespoke Insurance products provided by CMIB are supported  within our industry, our members can now expect to receive an en-      by the security of leading Insurance Companies including the larg-  hanced insurance offering from experts in our field.                   est publicly traded insurer in the world.    CMIB are a specialist Insurance Broker; dealing solely with business-  Their aim is to enhance your insurance program and save you time  es associated with the Cabinet Making, Shopfitting, Joinery, Built-In  by providing specifically tailored, cost effective insurance products  Furniture, Stair, Windows & Door industries Australia-Wide. CMIB are   designed for your industry and in most circumstances, will be the  part of the Sear Insurance Group of Companies; a family business       most competitive.  with three generations of service that’s been operating for more  than 45 years.                                                         ACFA members can contact CMIB by Email: [email protected] or                                                                         Phone: 1300 694 470 and advise them that you are an ACFA Member  CMIB has been the market leader for the Cabinet Making, Shopfit-       when you speak to one of their friendly team members.  ting & Joinery industries for 16 years and insure thousands of busi-  nesses within our industry segment nationally.                         You can also visit the CMIB website: https://www.cmib.com.au/                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     18  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Supporting Industry Partner    Finlease                                                             We finance everything from a single motor vehicle or piece of                                                                       equipment through to millions of dollars’ worth of machinery or  Finlease are a specialist business finance broking firm who started  property. We even do total debt restructures, working capital and  as a one man band in the ‘80s, where our principal and founder       debtor discounting facilities as well as arranging better overall  Mark O’Donoghue would travel around the industrial areas of          banking relationships.  Sydney offering companies’ better arrangements than they could  get from their banks. Now more than 30 years later we have grown     We look after our clients by making the finance easy and getting  into a team of 70 spread right around Australia providing over       the funding they need on time. We are available on mobile, work the  $500 million in equipment finance per year to a large base of long   same hours as our clients (not bank hours) and meet our clients on  standing and new clients.                                            site where and when it suits them.    What do we do?                                                       For further information on how Finlease can assist you please email                                                                       Michael Ryan, Senior Partner Equipment Finance at michael@  We arrange Equipment Finance for business owners all around the      finlease.com.au.  country working in most of the major industries and from various  walks of life. Many clients have been with us for over 20 years.                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     19  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
ACFA WHS Online Induction Portal    Up to 12 months complimentary* ac-                                  Further information or to register go to:  cess                                                                             www.acfa.net.au/membership/acfa-whs-inductions  ACFA are pleased to provide new members with an easy to use  Work Health and Safety Inductions online portal for your business.  or contact Fiona Joynes at ACFA at [email protected] or phone                                                                      1300 342 248.  ACFA WHS Induction consists of three main induction courses:    •	 Administration    •	 Contractor Safety    •	 WHS Induction    Modules within the courses include:    •	 PPE    •	 Chemical Management    •	 Emergency Procedures    •	 Manual Handling and many more!    ACFA will provide the business owner with access to the WHS  Induction site.    You will be able to allocate courses or individual modules to your  staff or contractors.                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     20  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Australian Business - Energy    Business Australia Energy (BAE)    ACFA and Business Australia are offering Member FREE energy             Step 3: SAVE - Set and forget  procurement service to help you compare, switch and save.               You will have the ability to take control of your future energy                                                                          contracts through Do it For You (DiFY), a revolutionary solution  Your FREE energy comparison service, backed by a not-for-profit.        which may help you remain on a competitive energy contract going                                                                          forward.  Your three steps to Savings:                                                                          For further details on how you can save money on your energy bill  Step 1: COMPARE - Book your comparison call                             here or contact our team at [email protected] or phone 02  Register for your comparison call by completing the online form         4340 2000.  found at www.acfa.net.au/membership/member-offers/business-  australia-energy, (please note energy comparisons are not available  in all states and we may not compare all energy providers available  to you). Nominate if your comparison is for your business, home  or both. If you have it, upload your most recent power bill. Select a  suitable time, and our energy experts will be in touch to get your  comparison underway.    Step 2: SWITCH - Hear your options  On your comparison call an energy expert will provide you with clear  options. If you decide to switch retailers, your consultant will guide  you through the process and minimise the paperwork.                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     21  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Australian Business - Energy    Business Energy Advice Program(BEAP) •	                                                                                                      •	    •	 Energy is an important cost of doing business in                  •	  our sector and there are many ways to reduce the cost of                                                                       •	    production and overheads. ACFA has partnered with Business •	 Step 2: Get your energy savings report    Australia to help small businesses access BEAP which is funded •	 After your consultation you will receive a free report    by the Australian Government through the Department of               tailored to your business. The report suggests ways to make the    Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.                             most of the latest technology and best practice so that you can    •	 make changes to your business when it suits you.    •	 BEAP provides free independent energy advice tailored to •	    your business and you can speak to a business expert to find out •	 Step 3: Even more ways to save on energy    ways you can save on energy.                                         •	 Our service also gives you access to case studies, facts    •	 sheets and information on how your business may be able to    •	 Three easy steps to taking your energy savings even               access government grants, to enable your business to unlock    further!                                                             even more energy savings.    •	 •	    •	 Step 1: Register for your free consultation                       •	 To get started you can register here or contact our team    •	 If your business has between 6-20 employees or is a               at [email protected] or phone 02 4340 2000.    drought-affected business employing 0-5 employees*, you    qualify for a one-on-one consultation with an independent    business expert. They understand the specific energy needs    of your industry and can advise on potential energy-saving    opportunities.    •	    •	 *Please note that determining your drought affected    status is a self assessing process. We know a lot of businesses    are still dealing with or recovering from the effects that years of    drought have directly on a business and its costs of producing    goods and keeping the doors open.                                                                                                          PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                                       22  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Member Discounts    AFRDI (FURNTECH Australasian                 booking portal without booking fees. Access  Furnishing Research &                        to the portal is available via the ACFA  Development Institute)                       website.    Furntech offers a 10% discount on most       Fleet Discounts  testing to ACFA members. Further discounts  can be attained by becoming an AFRDI         ACFA has fleet discounts for its financial  Member.                                      members which are available through Ian                                               Jones at Ross Granata Motors including: Mit-  If you would like more information on their  subishi, Holden, Nissan, Hyundai and Honda.  services or how to become an AFRDI mem-      Members have saved up to $7500 off their  ber please contact them directly at www.     vehicle purchases.  furntech.org.au or  phone (03) 6326 6155                         The Joinery Coach    ACFA Industry Awards                         ACFA members receive free access to                                               an exclusive Facebook Group providing  As an ACFA Financial Member, you will also   resources to help members improve sales  receive a discount when entering into our    conversions.  awards night. See our website and entry  forms for more details.                      WHS    AUTOTENDER                                   Through the services of TTIA, ACFA Members                                               receive discounted rates* for WHS & Risk  ACFA members receive FREE access to          Management Audits & Development of Safe-  Autotender’s money saving online vehi-       ty Management Systems , along with Noise  cle tendering system (normally $49 per       Testing. * For NSW Regional & Interstate, a  submission). You just pick your car, and     travel fee may be applicable  pick your deal. It’s that easy!                                               To obtain more information on these deals  CONFERENCE NATIONAL                          and keep up-to-date on member discounts                                               go to www.acfa.net.au/membership/  ACFA members, staff and associates receive   member-offers  access to Conference National online                                                                                               PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                            23  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Member Testimonials                                       “ACFA are more                                       than just an industry                                       organisation. They are a                         friendly and knowledgeable                         voice with answers to complex                                       situations we face as      “The benefits                    employers on a daily    of being an ACFA                            basis”  W                                                                                   “I can    OODSTOCK INDUSTRIES PTY LTD  member are endless.                                                             STEVE’S JOINERYconfidently                                                                                                                                                  DEBRICH    Along with fantastic apprentice                                                                                                                          CUSTOM  training and award opportunities,                                                                                                                                    JOINERY  ACFA has provided us with helpful                                                     recommend ACFA as a                                                                                      solid and reliable business     business support, legal advice                                                    and experts in their field      and HR resources. We can’t                                                                                         of workplace business    recommend them                                                                      management”    highly enough”                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     24  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Advocacy and Affiliations    •	 NSW Furniture Design & Manufacturing STAC (Forestworks)  •	 Australian Standards Review Committee Member  •	 Members of Association Forum  •	 Employer Share Holder First Super  •	 Members of Australia Institute of Company Directors  •	 Members of Forestworks (Industry Skills Council)  •	 Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA)  •	 Members of AFRDI  •	 Members of Australasian Society of Association Executives  •	 Program Partner of Wood Naturally Better  •	 Member NSW Business Chamber                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     25  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Industry Specific Apprenticeships and Traineeships      ACFA’s focus is on member services and  training. We are the first choice association  for kitchen, cabinetmaking, furnishing and                       joinery industries.                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     26  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Convenient Workplace Based Training    Registered Training Organisation (RTO)                                Course Fees and Subsidies    ACFA is a “not-for-profit” Industry Association run by industry, for  Course fees are determined by State Governments guidelines.  industry.                                                             Detailed information can be found on our website: https://www.                                                                        acfa.net.au/training/fees-funding  Our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) has been operating for  over 20 years, incorporated at the request of our rural and remote    Course fees and refunds policies can be found on our website:  members.                                                              ww.acfa.net.au/training/fees-funding    Our workplace delivery method provides training and assessment        Qualifications are delivered through the completion of an  to your apprentice/trainee, in your workplace.                        Australian Apprenticeship, further details are available on:  Our trainers have years of industry experience and maintain           www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au  currency to ensure your apprentice/trainee receives the best  possible assistance throughout their apprenticeship/traineeship.      Our industry qualifications are delivered via an Australian                                                                        Apprenticeship, further details on eligibility and management  Our nationally recognised apprenticeship/traineeship training         of apprentice/trainees in the workplace can be found on the  is subsidised by relevant State Governments and results in a          Australian Government’s designated apprenticeship website:  Australian Qualifications Framework certification outcome.            www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au                                                                                                 •	 RTO Code 90432                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     27  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Workplace Training & Assessment    ACFA offers nationally accredited Apprenticeship and Traineeship  Workplace Based Training  delivery throughout NSW, ACT and SA                                                                    Workplace based training apprenticeship/trainee model allows  Nationally Recognised Qualifications                              ACFA’s industry specialised trainers and assessors to conduct                                                                    regular training and assessment visits at your workplace approx    •	 MSF31113 Certificate III Cabinet Making (Generic)            every 6-8 weeks. Training is tailored to suit your business needs,    •	 MSF31113 Certificate III Cabinet Making                      using your machinery and equipment.           (Kitchens & Bathrooms)                                     ACFA works with a nominated supervisor to facilitate learning.    •	 MSF31113 Certificate III Cabinet Making (Furniture)          Training includes online learning activities, workplace projects and    •	 MSF30213 Certificate III in Furniture Making                 on-site assessments.    •	 MSF20313 Certificate II in Furniture Making                  ACFA regularly consults with industry to develop and maintain                                                                    relevant training programs.              ACFA training programs are designed to support the                                 •	 RTO Code 90432       apprentice’s learning journey and are delivered via a holistic                                                                                      PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE              and tailored approach to training and assessment.                                                      28          This enables our industry expert trainers to customise your    apprentice/trainee’s training plan to suit your business’s unique                                      skilling requirements.    02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
Workplace Training & Assessment                                 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)    Apprentice Facebook Hub                                         RPL is available for our qualifications for people currently working                                                                  in the industry who have not had their skills, knowledge and expe-  ACFA’s trainers and assessors monitor a private Facebook Group  rience formally recognised.  - “Apprentice Hub” created specifically for our apprentices  in training. This initiatives helps connect our apprentices     RPL is an assessment process providing candidates with credit  and provides tips on various industry techniques and allows     for skills, knowledge and experience gained through working and  apprentices to ask questions about their course in a safe       learning.  environment.                                                                  If you have any questions regarding our workplace training and                                                                  assessment please contact the office or email                                                                  [email protected]                                                                                                 •	 RTO Code 90432                                                                                        PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                     29  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
The Team!                               BRAKELL - CEO           MONIQUE                          KRISTY            FIONA                      DEAN                                              SKYE                                               GEOFF    SOPHIE              GEOFF                          JUSTINE                          CAROLYN                IS           DERBY                                                                                                        LEW               LEEANNE                        MATTHEW           GLEN                             SCOTT             LIAM                                                       VICKI                            GAVIN                                              LINDA                                              RICHARD                                                                                                          PROTECT  PROMOTE  PROVIDE                                                                                                                                       30  02 4340 2000 | [email protected] | acfa.net.au | PO Box 157, GOSFORD NSW 2250
                                
                                
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