Master Builders Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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Master Builders Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Master Builders will help you take your first steps into the building and construction industry.

This 1-week entry level training program provides an introduction into both the industry and a carpentry trade prior to commencing an apprenticeship.

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Course Details

The units of competency covered in the program include:

  1. CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  2. CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
  3. CPCCVE1011 Undertake a basic construction project

Participants who successfully complete the program will be considered for inclusion in the Master Builders Apprenticeship Services candidate pool. From this pool, candidates may be referred to approved MBAS Host Employers when suitable apprenticeship or traineeship vacancies become available.

If an apprenticeship or traineeship is established, the candidate will be employed and registered as an apprentice or trainee with Master Builders Association NSW Pty Ltd and study the relevant qualification.

As an option, candidates are also welcome to bring their own builder or building company to be registered as an MBA 1st year apprentice or trainee.
  • This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.  There is no cost to you.

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Course Date Location
Monday 11 January 2027 to Friday 15 January 2027 Master Builders Education Centre, Norwest
Monday 18 January 2027 to Friday 22 January 2027 Master Builders Education Centre, Norwest
Monday 1 February 2027 to Friday 5 February 2027 Master Builders Education Centre, Norwest

Master Builders is the heart of the building industry. We are here to help you become a quality apprentice or trainee. There has never been a better time to start or continue your apprenticeship or traineeship.

Entry requirements

  • Complete an application form for a Master Builders Apprenticeship
  • Complete the Master Builders online aptitude test and Quescreen medical questionnaire
  • Complete an interview with a Master Builders recruitment representative

You will need

  • A resume
  • Drivers licence (or working towards one)
  • Construction Induction Card (White Card). Need a White Card? Call 02 8586 3588 or find out how to get one here.

Participants in our pre-apprenticeship programs will learn to

  • Build a small project in timber, steel and/or concrete
  • Safely use hand and power tools
  • Take measurements and calculations for project work
  • Work safely at heights
  • Manual handling

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Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs are held at the Master Builders Education Centre in Norwest.

  • 5 Burbank Place, Norwest 2153
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Definitions

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.