Master Builders New South Wales

Support for Female Apprentices and Trainees

At Master Builders, we are invested in individuals achieving their career goals and are committed to an industry that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We are committed to creating an industry where different skills and experiences are valued and celebrated. 10% of the apprentices employed by Master Builders are women (figure as at March 2024)....
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How can I make a complaint?

Master Builders is committed to providing a fair and transparent complaints handling process. If you have a complaint about any aspect of your interactions with Master Builders Association of NSW Pty Ltd, we request that you address this with us immediately to allow us to rectify the issue. Please contact us to discuss the issue...
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What is a white card (General Construction Induction Training)?

You cannot step foot onto a construction worksite in NSW unless you have the White Card. You need a white card to start in the construction industry. A white card is required for workers who want to carry out any construction work. The General Construction Induction (White Card) course is a mandatory entry-level safety program...
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What Pre-apprenticeships Programs does Master Builders Offer?

Throughout the year Master Builders schedule and deliver a series of Pre-Apprenticeship Programs. The three (3) week entry-level training program provides an introduction to both the Building and Construction Industry and the Carpentry trade prior to commencing an apprenticeship.  The program is suitable for candidates from a minimum working age. Master Builders also schedule and...
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What does it mean if my Apprenticeship with Master Builders is Suspended?

Suspension means that an apprenticeship or traineeship is placed ‘on-hold’ temporarily. The Suspension of the apprenticeship or traineeship does not suspend the employment relationship between the apprentice/trainee and Master Builders.  The apprentice/trainee is still employed by Master Builders. If an apprentice/trainee’s job placement with their Host Employer ceases for any reason and Master Builders is...
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Do I need a Drivers Licence?

Most work sites are not near any form of public transport, so it is important that you have your own form of transportation. You could be working at 1 job site for 3 months or 12 months or you could be working across multiple job sites. While a drivers licence is not mandatory, it is...
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Getting started with Master Builders

Onboarding for Master Builders Apprentices will normally take place face-to-face at the Master Builders Education Centre. During the Onboarding process, the Master Builders Recruitment Officer will confirm that you have read and understood: The Letter of Offer and the Employment Contract The accompanying documentation that was provided with the Letter of Offer and Employment Contract...
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What is a Master Builders Host Employer?

A Master Builders Host Employer is a qualified tradesperson or builder that has been fully screened and approved by Master Builders to provide on-the-job training for an apprentice or trainee. Master Builders is the legal employer of the apprentice or trainee. This means they are responsible for: Meeting the obligations of an employer of an...
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What Tools Should I have to do a Carpentry Apprenticeship?

Each Master Builders Apprentice receives a full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) pack upon commencement. The kit contains the following items: Backpack Hard Hat Safety Glasses Earmuffs Safety Gloves Dust Masks Soft Ear plugs Hi Vis polo shirt As an apprentice you will need to be prepared for class and on the job site with: Steel...
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What support does Master Builders offer its apprentices?

Master Builders Apprentices/Trainees will be assigned a Master Builders Field Officer to support and mentor them through their apprenticeship/traineeship. The assigned Field Officer will make regular site visits and phone contact as required with the Apprentice/Trainee to: Discuss any safety issues or concerns. Ensure the Employee is working in a safe environment. Ensure the Employee...
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What if I don’t like my Host Employer?

As a Master Builders Apprentice/Trainee, the choice of your Host Employer is at all times solely at the discretion of Master Builders. Your continued employment with Master Builders is contingent with your ongoing placement with a Host Employer. If for whatever reason you are not getting on with your Host Employer, you are encouraged to...
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What is Recognition of Prior Learning or Credits?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or skills recognition means that skills and knowledge you may already have may receive credit towards your qualification. RPL may reduce the amount of time required to be spent in RTO training in order to gain the apprenticeship/traineeship qualification. Registered training organisations (RTOs) undertake RPL assessments and evaluations. Your RTO...
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Where do I find information about Master Builders Policies and my Employment Contract?

As a Master Builders Apprentice or Trainee, you will be provided with the Master Builders Apprentice Handbook with your letter of offer and employment contract. The Master Builders Apprentice Handbook has been designed to provide information that will help you understand how Master Builders operates as a Group Training Organisation (GTO), our role and responsibilities,...
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How can I resign from Master Builders?

Apprentices/Trainees that wish to resign from their employment with Master Builders after the probationary period has expired must provide written notification. Notice of resignation by the Apprentice/Trainee is required in accordance with the terms the Award under which the Employee is employed and requires the following notice periods: Employee’s period of continuous service with Master...
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What should I expect on my first day as a Master Builders Apprentice?

After you have completed your onboarding and induction with Master Builders including all of you safety training, you will be ready to start work with your assigned Host Employer. Master Builders will provide you with details for your Host Employer, your supervisor, your start date, and the site details of where you will be working....
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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.