MBA GROUP APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME

Being a qualified tradesperson in the building and construction field can also lead to other job opportunities in the industry such as architecture, surveying, landscaping, engineering or project management.

An apprenticeship in the building industry can lead to career opportunities which require physical, creative and innovative skills.

TYPES OF CAREERS AVAILABLE UNDER SCHEME

Consider an apprenticeship in one of the following different careers with Master Builders Association:

• Bricklaying
• Cabinetmakers
• Carpentry & Joinery
• Construction Carpenters
• Floor & Wall Tilelayers
• Landscapers
• Metal Fabricators
• Painters & Decorators
• Plasterers
• Plumbers, Gasfitters & Roof Plumbers
• Shopfitters and Joiners
• Slater & Roof Tilers
• Stonemasons
• Waterproofing

FLEXIBILITY OF SCHEME

Such is the flexibility of the MBA Apprenticeship Scheme:

• Full-time employment based training program
• Provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade in the building and construction industry
• Embrace an approach where an apprentice is registered with the Association and outsourced to builders and subcontractors known as the Training Employers
• Opportunity to be placed in different environments with various facilities and aspects of the work

MBA apprentices are not only exposed to an on-the-job and off-the-job training environment but also obtain a nationally recognised qualification which has been developed by industry for the industry.

DURATION OF APPRENTICESHIP

An apprenticeship usually runs for 4 years. During the first 3 years, an apprentice receives both on (work site) and off the job (TAFE College) training.  The last year of the apprenticeship usually involves working full-time.  Due to the variation of work, you can move around the industry to suit your competency base training.

When we place you into a position, you remain an employee of Master Builders Association. Your training employer provides the job and we take care of all the Training Contract requirements - your payroll, your leave and all of the other paperwork. While in the workplace you will be closely monitored by our trained staff, and if you need any extra training, on or off the job, we shall arrange it.  While our aim is to try and give you a well-rounded work experience, we can even have you rotated through several training employers.

WHO ARE TRAINING EMPLOYERS

Training Employers are businesses who require the labour and skills of an apprentice for an indefinite period of time.

• Training employers give you the guidance and training you require for your particular trade.
• Training employers allow paid time off to attend any formal training (TAFE) that may be required

Group Training is an arrangement whereby apprentices are employed under a Training Agreement by an organisation which manages the quality of their training and provides pastoral care while they are placed with training employers.

 QUICK LINKS
    Apprentice Login
    Online Resume Builder   

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS I NEED TO APPLY

While the desire to have a career in the building and construction industry plays a major role, the following skills and qualification is also desirable:

• Open to anyone who is 16 years or older
• Better chance of gaining apprenticeship if you have completed Year 12, vocational studies at school or have work experience in the industry
• Competency in Math and English at year 10 level
• Technical drawing is of an advantage
• Physically fit and agile
• Able to work at heights
• Aptitude for working with your hands
• Enjoy working as a team
• Willing to travel to different sites

BENEFITS OF MBA APPRENTICESHIP

Apprentices gain a number of benefits from participating in our Group Apprenticeship Scheme. These include:

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Paid wages to be trained whilst receiving practical workplace expertise and hands on experience that will increase future career opportunities
• The competency-based training you will receive is flexible because it is self-paced and can be tailored to your needs
• As a New Apprentice employed by MBA, you will benefit from ongoing support by us and the Host Business
• Gaining an apprenticeship of the bigger picture ? that is, a view of the building industry as a whole as opposed to the possibly narrow and limited perspective offered by working with a single employer

MBA Group Scheme is committed to the principle of merit and equity by ensuring that all applicants are selected under the guidelines and principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and Equal Opportunity for the Women in the Workplace (EOWA) programs.

Our EEO plan is actively incorporated with our overall strategic business plan and as such, we provide:

• Award wages and conditions
• A safe working environment free from any form of  harassment
• Arrange and monitor the on- and off-the-job training
• Arrange rotations to broaden training opportunities
• Regular monitoring, support and guidance
• Arrange alternate work placements when required

HOW DO I APPLY?

Provide us with your school reports and any work experience references you may have. Tell us about the organisations you belong to whether that be a social club or sporting organisation.  Advise us of the type of apprenticeship you are interested in applying for.
 
Send a detailed resume to the Recruitment Officer, MBA Apprenticeship Department at apprenticeship@mbansw.asn.au

OR mail to

Master Builders Association of NSW Pty Ltd
Private Bag 9
Broadway NSW 2007