2003 Certificate IV in Building Studies Residential - Sydney Institute Technology
2003 Timber Pest Certificate - Rapid Training Australia
2002 Occupational Health & Safety Induction Training for Construction Work - Master Builder's Association
1993 Advanced 3D Design using AutoCAD - City & Guilds London Institute
1992 Computer Aided Draughting - City & Guilds London Institute
1983 Grade 4 Tech in Building Construction - St Albans College England
1982 Architectural Design and Detail - Watford College England
1978 Bricklaying Trade Certificate - Brimsdown Technical Building College England


2003 Contractor's Licence - Department of Fair Trading

Consultant's Licence - Department of Fair Trading

Thirty years experience in the building and construction industry.

Since 2003 Building Consultant - Tyrrells Property Inspections
Involved in pre-purchase property and pest inspections, final inspections on new buildings, progress inspections on buildings under construction and technical inspections covering faulty workmanship.

1991-2002 Bricklayer/Builder
Involved in all aspects of building including site supervision and management of various building projects ranging from commercial to residential.

1983-1991 Interior Design and Architectural Technician
Involving detailed drawings from conception to conclusion including surveying sites, site assessment and meetings and use of AutoCAD producing from site sketches to full working drawings.

1974-1982 Bricklayer
Involved in various commercial and residential projects from renovations and extensions to new home and building construction.


 Analysis of defects in building
 Architecture and design
 Environmental Building Practices
 Energy efficient housing