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Adult Apprenticeship Commencement Training Program

Adult Apprenticeship Commencement Training Program

ADULT Apprenticeship COMMENCEMENT TRAINING Program

Are you over 21? Do you want to kick start your career in building and construction with a carpentry apprenticeship? You’ve come to the right place.

If your over 21, you might be eligible for our accelerated Adult Apprenticeship Commencement Program. 

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Course Details

Course Date Location
Monday 17th February to Friday 28th February 2025 Master Builders Education Centre, Norwest
Monday 12th May to Friday 23rd May 2025 Master Builders Education Centre, Norwest
  • This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.  There is no cost to you.

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Course Overview

You can start your apprenticeship with just three simple steps.

You will:

  • Learn basic carpentry skills
  • Receive safety training
  • Replicate onsite practical skills
  • Earn 6 units of competency towards the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry when you start your apprenticeship

You will also receive safety training in:

  • Manual handling
  • Work safely at heights
  • Safe use of power tools.

Once you successfully complete the 2-week commencement program, you will have the opportunity to commence a carpentry apprenticeship with Master Builders. If successful, you will be employed with Master Builders and placed with a Host employer to receive the on-the-job training aspect of your apprenticeship. During your 4-year apprenticeship contract you will attend the Master Builders Education Centre every 7-8 weeks for 2-4 days block training. Formal training will involve completing course assessment and practical units to achieve competency in all units of CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

There are two key parts to successfully completing your apprenticeship:

a) You must be deemed competent in all units of competency in the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry qualification. These units of competency are delivered and assessed in your training course with Master Builders Education and Skills Development (RTOID 6163).

b) In the workplace your onsite supervisor must also confirm their observation of you competently performing tasks directly related to each unit of competency from your training. You must be able to demonstrate this on multiple occasions and over an extended period of time. Only on successful completion of these two key parts will you be issued your CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry qualification. When you have received your qualification, you can apply for Competency Based Completion. This may allow you to complete your accelerated apprenticeship earlier than the 4-year contract.

Are you eligible for an adult apprenticeship?

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Building or construction experience
  • Hold a White Card (General Construction Induction Card)
  • Be 21 years or older
  • Passion and willingness to work hard
  • Be able to commence an Australian Apprenticeship Contract

You will need

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

Register Interest

If you meet the criteria, an MBAS representative will contact you. 

Adult 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.