Government & Industry Representation / Industrial Relations

The Association is a Registered Industrial Organisation of Employers under the Industrial Relations Act and as such, is empowered to act on your behalf in any industrial matter. It also enables this Association to provide its members with the latest information available on award and other industrial changes and information.

The range of services on offer to members are designed to support the wall and ceiling industry by providing industry backup for the specialist contractor and sub-contractor.

We provide advice on award interpretations, rates of pay, unfair dismissals, and

The assistance and advice available to Full Members of the Association includes:

• Accreditation for Fire Rated Plasterboard Installers. 
• Dispute Resolution.
• Assistance for representation at industrial court. 
• Certified Agreements (formerly EBA's). 
• Information relative to industry Standards, Codes and Measurement Methods.
• Statistical Information. 
• Advice on Legislation, Regulations, Statutory requirements, Licensing and Trade Practices. 
• Unfair dismissals.
• Contractual Advice. 
• Contracts of Employment, Employer Responsibilities. 
• Award interpretations, Award conditions, Rates, Entitlements and Calculations. 
• Occupational Health and Safety Information and training in relation to meeting legislative requirements for health, safety and welfare of industry workers including occupational health and safety policy, procedures and codes of practice.
• Access to information. 
• Training and support.
• Legal referrals and advice. 
• Insurance services.
• Selection and management of employees.
• Workcover and rehabilitation. 
• Benefit of other peoples industry experience.

The Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries Queensland (AWCI-Qld) represents the interests of member companies and plasterers in Queensland.

The Association, in representing members of the plastering industries - contractors, suppliers and manufacturers, aims to:

• Provide mutual assistance and advice on industrial, trade and business matters
• Improve the status and standards of plastering work across all sections of the building industry
• Promote a high ethical code
• The AWCI-Qld achieves these aims through Industry involvement.

Industry Involvement

• The Federation of Wall & Ceiling Industries of Australia & New Zealand
• Queensland Building Industry Agreement Consultative Committee
• BSA Policy Committee 
• BIGA Training
• Passive Fire Board
• Queensland and National training committees
• BISCO Q
• Master Builders Association
• Specialist Contractor Group
• National Safety Council of Australia
• Federation Training Council 
• Construction Industry Training Advisory Board 
• Construction Training Queensland 
• Department of Education & Training

The AWCI's affiliation with the Federation of Wall and Ceiling Industries of Australia and New Zealand and other industry bodies, works to enhance the technical quality of materials, trade and business practices across the plastering industries.

The Association is recognised through the BSA as part of the construction industry network and has extensive relationships with Manufacturers, Suppliers and other industry associations.

The CFMEU (which incorporates the former craft based Plasterers Union) recognises the Association as representing the plaster industries as the sole negotiating body for the Plastering Sector of the Building and Construction Industry.

Our Members are kept informed through newsletters, phone enquiry service, participation in Association activities and now through the web site.