There is no maximum age limit for apprentices or trainees but there is a minimum age requirement of 15 years (with the consent of a parent or guardian).  Master Builders recommend that students considering an apprenticeship in Building and Construction complete at least up to year 11 or school (and preferably go through to the...
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...
Master Builders employs apprentices and trainees, and places them with tradespeople and builders known as Host Employers.  The apprentice or trainee receive their on-the-job training for their apprenticeship or traineeship with the Host Employer and attend a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for their off-the-job training. Master Builders is the legal employer of the apprentice or...
Australian Apprentices are entitled to receive wages and conditions under an appropriate award, approved enterprise agreement, or national minimum wage and National Employment Standards. Your Award will cover: Base rates of pay, including piecework rates Types of employment (e.g. full-time, part-time, casual) Overtime and penalty rates Work arrangements (e.g. rosters, variations to working hours) Annualised...
Master Builders takes its responsibility for the health, safety and well being of its Apprentices very seriously. We undertake a comprehensive recruitment and induction process and ensure that we get the best fit between our Apprentice and their Host Employer. We provide all our apprentices with entry level safety training free of charge and before...
An Australian Apprenticeship (commonly known as an apprenticeship or traineeship) is a fantastic learning pathway to kick start a career in construction. You child will be able to earn while they learn with a combination of on-the-job training and formal learning through a Registered Training Organisation allowing them to complete a nationally-recognised qualification. An apprenticeship...
Group Training Organisations (GTOs) facilitate an employment and training arrangement whereby they employ apprentices and trainees under an Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training Contract and place them with Host Employers. The GTO undertakes the employer responsibilities for the quality and continuity of the apprentices’ and/or trainees’ employment and training.  The GTO also provides care and support for the...
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...
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are providers and assessors of nationally recognised training that have been registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Only RTOs can issue nationally recognised qualifications. In order to become registered, training providers must meet the Australian Quality Training Framework 2019 (AQTF 2019) standards. This ensures the quality of Vocational Education...
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs) allow senior high school students to commence an apprenticeship or traineeship while at school. School-based apprentices undertake the first stage of their apprenticeship training before the end of the HSC year. School-based trainees complete their traineeship by the end of their HSC year. SBATs work part-time. Both the on-the-job and...
For an apprenticeship or traineeship to be legal in NSW, the Employer and the Apprentice/Trainee must sign a Training Contract and have it approved by Training Services NSW. The Training Contract is a legally binding agreement between the Employer, the Registered Training Organisation (RTO), and the Apprentice or Trainee that outlines: Each Party’s responsibilities in...
A Training Plan is a formal, working document which describes what training and assessment will be carried out during an apprentice or trainees training contract and relates to relevant trade qualification. Every apprentice or trainee in NSW receives an individualised Training Plan. The Training Plan will include: The title of the formal qualification the Employee...
An Australian Apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn. It combines paid work with study so that you gain real-work skills and a formal qualification. An apprenticeship is usually three and a half to four years in duration and is your pathway to becoming a qualified trades person. As an apprentice, you will work for...
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations contracts Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) Provides to support employers and apprentices throughout their apprenticeship/traineeship journey. The AASN will coordinate the completion of the Training Contract and can provide additional support and information such as trade loans, other available financial support, assistance with learning difficulties and mental health...
A traineeship is a structured program that combines employment and training allowing trainees to earn while they learn. Distinct from apprenticeships, which are often associated with trades, traineeships cover a broader range of industries and occupations from business and finance to healthcare and IT. Traineeship are usually shorter in duration than apprenticeships and are typically...

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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.