Effective and appropriate supervision is critical to the success and safety of an Apprentice or Trainee. Apprentices and Trainees are new to the workplace, they are inexperienced and are still learning, and as a result they need additional guidance and support. Master Builders has developed a set of guidelines to assist you in ensuring our Apprentices and Trainees are adequately supervised on site. As an approved Master Builders Host Employer, you are required to follow the supervision guidelines outlined in this document.
As a Host Employer, you are responsible at all times for the supervision and safety of the apprentice/trainee on site, you cannot transfer or delegate the services or supervision of a Master Builders Apprentice/Trainee to another company, business or person.
The NSW Department of Education also provide free workshops on supervising apprentices or trainees in the workplace. The workshops are held across regional and metro NSW and provide guidance on:
- Effectively supervising and coaching apprentices/trainees
- Understanding the importance of effective communication in the workplace
- Understanding the relationship with the training provider
- Addressing workplace bullying and harassment
Participants in this training may be eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
You can find out more about these courses by visiting the website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/apprentices-and-trainees/employers/free-workshops
Please also see Guidelines for Supervising a Master Builders Apprentice attached below.
