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Support for Indigenous Apprentices and Trainees

Master Builders Association of New South Wales acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the lands on which we work around NSW and their connections to land, sea, and community.

We acknowledge the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and in particular would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which our offices are located in NSW:

Master Builders has a long-standing involvement in the employment and training of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through our apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities within the Building and Construction Industry.  We are committed to engaging and partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members, peoples, communities, and businesses to embed their cultures and knowledge within our work environment and that of the broader Building and Construction Industry.

There has never been a better time for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders to enter the skilled trades.  Certified skilled tradespeople are in high demand, and there are good skilled trades jobs in every corner of New South Wales.  Trades training and certification provide opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to work in the heart of the city or work close to their community.  With qualifications being recognised nationally, tradespeople are qualified to work anywhere in Australia.

6% of the apprentices employed by Master Builders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders (figure as at March 2024). This is a number we are extremely proud of and one we are continuing to work hard to grow.

Master Builders Apprenticeship Services support our Indigenous apprentices in a number of ways, including

  • Mentoring and Support through an assigned Field Officer
  • Pre-apprenticeship Programs
  • Promotion of our indigenous apprentices in social media
  • Networking events
  • Additional mentoring and support as needed
  • Connections and partnerships with Indigenous businesses, communities, support groups and job networks
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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.