Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship and Careers Advisory Service

Facts and stats

Master Builders Apprenticeship and Careers Advisory Services are working hard every day to increase the number of people taking up apprenticeships in the building and construction industry. We do this in a number of ways that are rarely seen so we wanted to share with you a simple overview of what we do.

Apprenticeship Services Apprenticeship Services employs apprentices and places them with Training Employers to learn their trade skills. We support our Training Employers and apprentices in a number of ways throughout the placement and the term of the apprenticeship. Master Builders Apprenticeship Service has been employing apprentices for the building and construction industry for more than 40 years. We have seen growth in Master Builder’s apprenticeship numbers: • Currently more than 300 apprentices are employed within Apprenticeship Services • Highest number of working apprentices within Apprenticeship Services since 2002 Recruitment of apprentices A big part of our day-to-day activities is the recruitment of the best quality candidates to begin their apprenticeship as a Master Builders Apprentice.This process starts in a myriad of ways, however the ‘hands on’ part of the recruitment process begins when we receive the application. Applicants apply to become a Master Builders Apprentice through our website at any time of the year. The busiest time of year for applications is November through to February. • We receive approximately 1,000 candidate applications per year • The highest application period was between

November 2017 and February 2018 when we received 390 applications The recruitment process is detailed to ensure

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the recruitment of quality candidates. This includes: • Receiving applications – through our website and monitored daily • Reviewing all applications to select the candidates • Interviewing each candidate that is selected, initially by phone then in person • Completing reference checks of personal and work references • Selecting the best candidates for referral to

Master Builders Training Employers Apprentices Placements Our main goal is to keep apprentices placed with Training Employers. Placements end, new placements are secured and new vacancies are sourced every day. We place apprentices of any stage into an apprenticeship placement at any time of the year. • Average 29 apprentices placed in positions each month • Average of 14 candidates start their apprenticeship with Master Builders each month • Highest number of monthly placements was 44, and this number was achieved 2 months in a row! (January and February 2018) • Lowest number of placements was 17 in

December 2017 which is traditionally the lowest month due to Christmas/New Year shut down period • 291 apprentice placements secured from

July 2017 to April 2018 Pre-Apprenticeship Program Master Builders has secured NSW government funding to run pre-apprenticeship programs for 80 candidates each year for 3 years. Last year was our second year of this funding. The Master Builders Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a collaboration between Master Builders Apprenticeship Services and Master Builders Training Services. The Program consists of four classes of approximately 20 students who attend the Master Builders Education Centre for four weeks. They start at 7.30am and finish at 4pm to emulate the working day of an apprentice. The program is focused on three key areas: • Industry knowledge • Practical skills • Life skills Master Builders Apprenticeship Services interview and discuss career aspirations as well as monitor performance, attendance and attitude. Not every candidate who completes this program is selected to become a Master Builders Apprentice. The pre-apprenticeship season runs from November and the last of the four classes finishes in early March. 28 MBA NSW | Issue Three | June/July 2018

The statistics for the 2017-2018 Pre-Apprenticeship Season: 80 Apprenticeship places in total

Of the 80 places, 76 candidates began the Program — 4 candidates did not attend on the first day. 37 candidates started their apprenticeship following the course 11 candidates chose to return to school 6 candidates left the program part way through as they decided this career wasn’t suited to them 3 candidates were removed from the program for unacceptable behaviour

Of the remaining 19, over half are employed in some type of employment following the program, but not an apprenticeship.

Adult Apprenticeship Program The Master Builders Adult Apprenticeship Program was introduced in 2017 to assist adults who want to complete an apprenticeship get a start in the industry. The program is unique and innovative, focusing on the older candidate’s ability to learn faster. • In April 2016, we had 39 adult apprentices employed with Master Builders • We have 83 adult apprentices – over 21 years when they started their apprenticeship • 56 adult apprentices are part of our Adult

Apprenticeship Program • The average age of the participants in this program is 34 years • The eldest in the group is a 54-year-old female, closely followed by a 52-year-old male • 17 adult apprentices are on track to complete the Adult Apprenticeship Program in November 2018 Apprentice and Training Employer Support Master Builders Apprenticeship Service support our apprentices and Training Employers in a number of ways. One of the most important, is the relationship with the Master Builders Field Officer. Each Field Officer is assigned a number of Training Employers and apprentices to assist throughout the placement and apprenticeship. Our support includes: • Monitor and review apprentice and trainee attendance and progress at off-site training • Regularly visit sites to assist, support and mentor Training Employers and apprentices • Assistance to satisfy minimum safety standard and improve their safety management practices Apprentice Completions The completion of the apprenticeship is the ultimate goal for Master Builder’s apprentices. A carpentry apprenticeship is a nominal 48-month term which means that an apprentice, if deemed competent by their employer and their registered training organisation, can complete their apprenticeship earlier than the full term of four years. • 53 Master Builders apprentices have completed their apprenticeship since July 2017 • 34% of these apprentices completed their apprenticeship earlier than four years Career Advisory Service The Career Advisory Service consists of two Industry Careers Advisors. They attend career events and school presentations to spread the word that an apprenticeship is a great place to start a career in the building and construction industry. Since May 2017, our Careers Advisory Service have: • Presented to 176 groups of school students ranging from Year 9 to Year 12 students • Attended 88 Career expos or events • Had contact with 857 schools, including

Career Advisors, to supply information about apprenticeships and career pathways in the building and construction industry • Surveyed 732 students about their knowledge of the building and construction industry • Collected 378 expressions of interest for the

Master Builders Pre-Apprenticeship Program • Surveyed 300 apprentices to gather statistical information vital to understand the life of an apprentice Apprenticeships in the building construction industry is one of the most talked about subjects at Master Builders events. The Apprenticeship and Careers Advisory Services are working hard every day to spread the word about the amazing career opportunities our industry can offer a young person. If you have a suggestion, know of an event we need to attend or someone who could benefit from the information our services provide, we would love to hear from you. Please email me at apprenticeship@mbansw.asn.au

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