Why Hiring a Mature Age Apprentice is a Smart Move for Your Business

Mature age apprentices, over 21 years old, bring a unique set of skills to the workplace that can benefit your business. At Master Builders, we’re seeing firsthand how these individuals bring maturity, motivation, and real-world experience that delivers immediate value on-site.

Mature age apprentices come with experience from other workplaces, careers and businesses. Most are now in a position where they have decided that they want to leave their current careers to explore their passion for building and construction. For mature age people, this is a big career changing moment because they are essentially starting again in a different industry. They will be committed to learning the trade and helping you and your business.

With a solid work ethic, strong communication skills, and a clear understanding of workplace expectations, mature age apprentices strengthen your team. Some might have prior construction industry experience, most will have their own vehicle, and they often bring additional skills like customer service, problem solving and networking to the table.

Good for Business

Mature age apprentices are thoughtful and goal-driven, often striving hard to complete their apprenticeship because they’ve made a deliberate career change. They’re focused on learning the trade itself and following their passion for building.

Their reliability and professionalism mean you’re not having to provide as much training in workplace expectations, rather focusing on training the skills of the trade. With mature age apprentices, you’re building a productive workforce with people who show up, are reliable, and ready to work.

Mature age apprentices understand what’s expected in the workplace, and their life experience helps them communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and supervisors. These skills make them a valuable asset on-site and in business. Mature age apprentices understand that all these skills are important for representing your business and brand.

More often than not, depending on their life experiences, you could also actually learn a thing or two from a mature age apprentice. They are more likely to be supportive and helpful to you and others onsite. And could also be a good ear to lean on.

Their previous experiences could also help in problem-solving and decision-making in a timelier manner.  Adding to that, reliability and maturity can create a positive and productive work environment.

Act Now so you Don’t Miss Out

With demand growing across the industry, good mature age apprentices are being snapped up quickly. Employers who wait may miss out on the opportunity to add a dependable, skilled team member to their crew. That’s why now is the time to act.

This May, Master Builders is supporting a new cohort of mature age apprentices through our Adult Apprenticeship Commencement Training Program (AACP). Starting from Monday 12 May, this intensive program prepares mature age apprentices for the building and construction industry.

Work health and safety practices are a key focus of the training program. During the program, apprentices complete comprehensive safety training, including manual handling, working safely at heights, and the safe use of power tools. They also receive a general safety induction to ensure they meet industry standards from day one.

The apprentices will participate in foundational Carpentry skills training with Master Builders industry expert trainers. Every apprentice in the program is over the age of 21. They will complete six units of competency toward the nationally recognised CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

By the end of the two-week program, the mature age candidates come to you job ready. They are eager to make a new start and are ready to contribute meaningfully to your business.

Let Master Builders Help You Find the Right Fit

Finding the right apprentice isn’t just about filling a role, it’s about growing your team with the right people. Master Builders takes the guesswork out of the process. We match businesses with motivated, mature age apprentices who are aligned with your goals and ready to hit the ground running.

Whether you’re looking to expand your team or bring new energy into your crew, we’re here to help you find the apprentice who’s right for your business.

Get in touch with Master Builders today to discuss your recruitment requirements and secure a skilled, committed, mature age apprentice.

Phone 8586 3533 or go to the Master Builders website.

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This document outlines the direct debit arrangements between Master Builders Association of NSW Pty Ltd, ABN 11 074 397 532 (MBANSW) and you.

MBANSW is the registered Group Training Organisation and Apprenticeship Services arm of Master Builders Association of New South Wales, ABN 96 550 042 906 (Master Builders)

“You”, “your” and “Host Employer” refer to you, your company and business nominated in the table below.

This document outlines the direct debit arrangements between MBANSW and you.

Direct Debit Terms and Conditions

  • Your nominated account or credit card will be debited weekly for hosting a MBAS or MBAS+ apprentice or trainee.
  • The first debit to your account will occur within 7 working days of the MBAS or MBAS+ apprentice or trainee commencing their placement with your business.
  • If an invoice payment is due on a non-business day, it will be debited from your account on the following business day.
  • Host Employer account information held by MBANSW will be kept confidential. Please note that some information is provided to the MBANSW financial institution to initiate the debit to your nominated account.
  • MBANSW will give you a minimum of 14 days’ notice in writing of changes to these Terms and Conditions.
  • If you wish to make changes to this arrangement, please contact MBANSW on (02) 8586 3533.

Your responsibility in this arrangement

  • Ensure that your nominated account can accept direct debits (your financial institution can confirm this).
  • Ensure there are sufficient cleared funds in the nominated account on the drawing date.
  • Advise MBANSW in writing if the nominated account is transferred or closed.


Please note that if your payment is dishonoured by your financial institution, a re-draw will take place within 7 days.

Any transaction fees payable by MBANSW in respect to a dishonoured payment will be added to your account.

Enquiries

Please direct all enquiries to MBAS (02) 8586 3533 or apprenticeship@mbansw.asn.au;

Please include your phone and email address.

I/We authorise MBANSW to arrange for funds to be debited from my/our nominated account at the financial institution identified below.

This authority to direct debit will remain in place in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.