About the National Painting & Decorating Institute

Michael has over 15 years experience as a painting and decorating trainer and assessor. He taught at Southern Queensland Institute of Technology, where he was one of the first trainers in Australia to introduce e-learning and audio-visual teaching methods. He was contracted by the Australian Government AusAid Program to set up the painting and decorating faculty at the Australian and Pacific Technical College, based in Fiji, where he taught students from developing countries from across the Pacific. In 2012 he established EduBytes, an international not-for-profit organisation to promote e-learning and the adoption of digital technology into the VET sector. Michael is a member of the CPSISC E-learning and Painting and Decorating Co-operatives and several of his students have participated in the WorldSkills Competition

Matthew has over 30 years experience in the painting industry covering residential, commercial and industrial coatings. Matthew has achieved recognition on both a local and international level. In 1988 he represented Australia in Painting at the International World Skills Competition. He is a qualified NACE Certified Coating Inspector Level 3, a Registered Painter, Heritage Researcher and Coating Specifier. He established PAINTINSPEC, a coatings inspection and consultancy based in Perth, where he contracts to major top tier contractors for mining and oil and gas companies. In addition his consultancy is engaged by government agencies, commercial & residential facility developers, builders and owners. 

Viki has worked as decorative finishes specialist for many years, and is a qualified trainer/assessor. She has conducted training in remote and rural Australia, including training  indigenous workers. Viki is also a qualified Workplace Health and Safety Officer, and provides advice and research on the latest WHS requirements and regulations. She is a member of SALT (Supporting  and Linking Tradeswomen) and facilitates the GreenPainters Program

Neil holds a Masters Degree in Arts from the University of Sydney, and has over 30 years experience in the painting industry. He is a qualified trainer and assessor, painter and decorator, and a NACE Level 2 Certified Coatings Inspector. He holds Certificate III Industrial Painting and Abrasive Blasting, is a Heritage painting specialist, and is qualified in Industrial and Commercial Lead Paint Management. He is a member of the Australasian Corrosion Association, the Institute of Waterproofing and Master Painters Association of NSW