Training

MBA Higher Education Pathway has firm foundation with the industry

Our education team spent a busy February and March undertaking further consultation with many of our members who gave their time and knowledge freely.

Members were consulted and provided the education team with feedback and suggestions to help fine tune our Pathway Programs. They also included consultations with a Project Management team to get a hard-edge stakeholder perspective. This resulted in positive adjustments to our Higher Education Pathway. Our March intake for the Diploma of Management led to a very full classroom following on from our November Pilot class. Members from as far as the Illawarra and Newcastle enrolled their team members for the Diploma of Project Management course with candidates working within various building and construction sectors including: - Carpentry - Roofing - Commercial - Residential - Outdoor Landscaping - Waterproofing - Facilities Management This class included MBA, TAFE and direct hire apprentices, recent graduate tradesmen looking to upskill, adult apprentices and self-employed small business owners. It was also pleasing to note a truly representative classroom from all segments of Australian life. Most of this diploma will be held via interactive webinar and online project work — making it easier for participants who are working full time. MBANSW – through its vision for a transition from vocational education — is taking apprentices or those who have recently finished their trade, and moving them along a non-traditional track to the Diploma of Project Management. Completion of this grants entry into the 2nd Year of the Bachelor of Construction Management at one of our partner universities. Want to participate? With our next Pathway to Higher Education course starting in July, members will be updated regularly on this innovative and exciting initiative of MBANSW and the Departments of Industry and Education. It promises to answer the needs of our fast-growing highly skilled industry. Course enquiries can be made by emailing education@mbansw.asn.au or call 9296 6733.