Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

Do you want a career in a creative, stimulating and rewarding industry?

Completing an apprenticeship through Master Builders Group Training can be the start of a secure and stimulating career in the building and construction industry.

Master Builders Group Training scheme

Normally, apprentices make a commitment to a single employer for the period of their apprenticeship (usually 3-4 years). During this time, they receive on-the-job training from the employer and technical training in the classroom.

Under Master Builders Group Training, apprentices are employed by the Master Builders and signed onto a training contract. Apprentices are placed with different employers for varying periods of time over the period of their apprenticeship.

The time spent at each job is determined by the needs of the host employer. Apprentices are rotated through various employers to help them broaden their skills. This could be anywhere from one day to the full term of the apprenticeship.

Australian School based Apprenticeships (ASbA)

The Master Builders Group Training schools based Australian Apprenticeship programs respond to the growing need for Year 11 and Year 12 students to undertake structured workplace learning programs. These programs develop links with industry and create pathways to genuine employment and a long-term indusrty career. Students who elect to do courses enter a Training Agreement with Master Builders Group Training and the Training and Tertiary Education Department (TATE).

The advantage of being employed by Master Builders Group Training Scheme is that you are not reliant upon a single employer having enough work for you.

Building and construction

The ACT building and construction industry is one of the largest private sector employers. The industry caters to the ongoing need for new housing, new public buildings, new offices and shops, new roads and bridges. The industry is a progressive one and vital to our existence.

A career in the building and construction industry offers:

  • Great careers — Wide range of exciting and rewarding careers
  • Creativity — Make things that stand the test of time
  • Learning — The opportunity to keep learning and expand your career path
  • Apprenticeships — Gain real qualifications while doing real work in the industry
  • Opportunities — For all, male and female
  • Money — Well paid career
  • Job security
  • Challenge and variety

Benefits of Group Training

  • Unlike most University and TAFE students, as an apprentice you get paid while you learn
  • You are guaranteed an income and job security for the full term of your apprenticeship. If your host employer runs out of work, Group Training finds you a new host employer and makes sure you are paid for the period between employers.
  • You are given the opportunity to work for a range of employers, which gives you a broad range of experience and industry knowledge.
  • Group Training provides excellent industry training and professional development opportunities.
  • You will develop networks and relationships with potential future employers. This will provide you with a broader access to employment opportunities in the industry.
  • The theory associated with the carpentry trade is taught at the Master Builders Skills Centre by fully accredited trainers.
  • The curriculum is nationally accredited.
  • Training for the other trades is provided by other registered training organisations.

Who pays me?

Your legal employer is the Group Training. As well as paying your salary, Group Training pays for:

  • Holiday pay and leave loading
  • Sick days
  • Public holidays
  • Rostered days off
  • Workers compensation
  • Long service leave contribution
  • Superannuation, and
  • Days spent doing off-the-job training

Who do I work for?

Although you are employed by Group Training, on a day-to-day basis you will work for builders and subcontractors called host employers.

The role of your host employer is to provide on-the-job training and experience. Your host employer will be your supervisor. The host employer will treat you in the same way as any other member of staff.

What trades are available?

Group Training currently offers apprenticeships in:

  • Carpentry
  • Civil Construction
  • Painting and decorating
  • Bricklaying
  • Plastering
  • Plumbing

Who can apply?

All apprenticeships are open to men and women. There is no upper age limit, but applicants must be at least 17 years old.

Brochures and applications forms

If you would like more information about an apprenticeship, please contact Master Builders Group Training.

Apprenticeships, Cadetships, Traineeships Application Form 25 September 2009 PDF
ASBA Cert II Evening Construction Program 12 Feburary 2010 PDF