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Duke of Edinburgh Scholarship Now Open to MBA Apprentices

The Master Builders Association is thrilled to share an incredible opportunity for current apprentices: the $1,000 Duke of Edinburgh Scholarship. This scholarship is provided through the Australian Employment Network NSW & ACT and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia, through it’s The Edge Foundation Grants and Scholarships program. The scholarship honours

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June 13, 2025 No Comments
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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,

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April 30, 2025 No Comments
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Commercial vs. Residential Carpentry Apprenticeships

Apprentices gain valuable work experience in both commercial and residential sectors. This article highlights the differences in workplaces, business structure, project types, and earnings. Some may choose to work in both sectors for broader experience, while others might specialise in one. Understanding these differences will help apprentices make informed choices

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March 25, 2025 No Comments
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Award winning shopfitting apprentices

Last Thursday night 6th March 2025 Master Builders celebrated our wonderful shopfitting apprentices together with host employer Rintoul at the Interior Fitout Association NSW Apprentice Awards 2025. The evening was a testament to IFA’s commitment to supporting and nurturing young talent, ensuring that the high standards of interior fitout continue

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March 11, 2025 No Comments
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A Guide to Preparing Apprentice of the Year Awards Nominations

A well-prepared nomination application can boost success in the Master Builders Association NSW Apprentice of the Year Awards. The judges receive high-quality apprentice nominations, so extra effort is needed to stand out. These awards honour apprentices demonstrating exceptional skill, dedication, and commitment, highlighting their contributions to the building and construction

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February 26, 2025 No Comments
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Why are Career Expos Important for High School Students?

Career expos provide a great opportunity for students to research and explore their options to plan for their future when school is completed. In attendance at these events are many industry professionals and representatives from education and training providers who are more than willing to provide relevant and up-to-date industry

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January 29, 2025 No Comments
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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.