The Master Patternmakers Association of NSW, Incorporated, was established in the 1950's to foster and enhance the professional interests of its members and to promote the trade of patternmaking.  The Association was incorporated in 1984 and current membership stands at 24 members.  The Association provides information and resources for members to keep abreast of new technologies and developments in the patternmaking trade.

Our members actively encourage the education of patternmaking, including the job opportunities for apprentices in the patternmaking trade.   An apprenticeship is of four years duration and TAFE is attended one day per week for three years to supplement the on-the-job training.  Study subjects include:  Trade Theory, Pattern Design, Practical Trade Calculations, Trade Drawing, Foundry Practice and Vacuum Form Tooling.   An apprenticeship is obtained by first approaching an employer in the industry.   Applicants should have completed a minimum of Year 10, have a good understanding of technical drawing, geometry and mathematics and also have manual dexterity and good woodworking skills.  Further information regarding apprenticeships can be obtained   by contacting the Master Patternmakers Association of NSW Inc (ph: 9905 2245) or the Sydney Institute of Technology, Engineering Patternmaking Section (Ph: 9217 3171).  Due to TAFE restructuring, the current training offer is under review.

The current office-bearers of the Association are:

President:  Nev Murray
Secretary: Paul Kay
Treasurer:  Peter Phipps
Publicity Officers:  Debbie Tyrrell