About Master Builders ACT
RTO code: 88163
MBA ACT members include major companies operating in the ACT, but primarily small and family businesses. Our members represent the entire supply chain of the industry, including commercial and residential builders, civil contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, property developers, and professional consultants that support the building and construction industry.
We have operated the ACT’s leading specialist building and construction industry training organisation, MBA Group Training, since 1969. In 2020, we established our formal legal division, MBA Legal, to provide our members with an avenue for specialist legal representation.
Since the early 2000s, we have provided our members with access to industry-tailored insurance through Master Builders Fidelity Fund and Master Builders Insurance Brokers. Our aim is to help our members operate safe, productive and successful businesses by providing.
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BSB41419
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Work Health and Safety Officer
The BSB41419 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification. Please make an enquiry to find out more about the course such as government funding options, study modes and duration..
Average duration: 12 months.
CPC30220
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Formwork Carpenter
Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Joiner
Become a licensed carpenter with the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. This nationally recognised training course is a trade qualification and part of a carpentry apprenticeship. During your studies you will learn the essentials of working on a construction worksite including critical safety, communication, and behavioural standards. You’ll then gain the technical skills you need to work in either commercial carpentry, residential carpentry, or formwork. Skills include: using carpentry tools and equipment, handling carpentry materials, setting out, installing floors, constructing wall frames, erecting roof trusses and pitched roofs, installing windows and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, carpentry career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
CPC40120
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Builders Labourer
Construction Supervisor
Site Foreman
A Certificate IV in Building and Construction is the qualification you need to further your construction career. This course is designed for people currently working as builders, including those who own their own building business. You’ll develop building management skills and learn to supervise and oversee construction projects. Whether you want to work as a construction manager or expand your building business, this course can provide the skills you need to succeed.
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction covers a range of topics relevant to the building industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including applying building codes and standards, conducting on-site supervision of building projects and reading and interpreting plans and specifications. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates.
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Average duration: 12 months.
HLTAID011
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First Aider
Australian Defence Force Worker
A Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be more prepared to help in an emergency, this course will prepare you for a range of incidents and situations. It is also the required training for designated first aiders in a workplace. This course includes the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit.
The Provide First Aid Course covers a range of subjects you may encounter as a first aider. You’ll learn basic first aid procedures for asthma, epilepsy, bleeding, burns and fractures and develop the skills to manage bites and poisons. The course covers CPR techniques for adults and infants and you’ll also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator. Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..
HLTAID009
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First Aider
A Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course will give you the practical skills to help a casualty experiencing cardiac arrest. You might need this training for your employment, particularly if you are a designated first aider at your workplace. The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to have the skills to assist in an emergency situation.
The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prepares you for a range of emergency situations. You’ll learn to provide basic resuscitation, including the use of compressions and rescue breaths. The course explores CPR techniques for adults, children and infants and you’ll also develop the skills to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..
CPCWHS1001
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Construction Labourer
General Labourer
Builders Labourer
Get your Construction Industry White Card with the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. This nationally recognised short course is mandatory for anyone who routinely enters a construction site in Australia, including site managers, tradies, apprentices, surveyors, and labourers. During your studies, you will learn your WHS responsibilities and develop skills in hazard identification and risk control. The course covers: using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding safety signs, reporting hazards, incident and emergency responses, interpreting safety documents, and more. Enquire now for the full list of White Card competencies and training providers near you that offer this short course..
Average duration: Half day.
RIIHAN301E
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The RIIHAN301E Operate an Elevating Work Platform outlines the skills and knowledge necessary to operate an elevating work platform within the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. It covers the safe operation of the platform at various heights, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This competency applies specifically to individuals in operational roles who are responsible for the safe and effective use of elevating work platforms in their work environments.
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RIIWHS202E
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The RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces unit covers essential knowledge and skills for safely operating in confined spaces. It includes identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, obtaining work permits, and using safety equipment. Aimed at operational roles in resources and infrastructure industries, participants work under supervision, following prescribed routines to ensure quality outcomes. This unit is mandatory for anyone needing to enter confined spaces, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures.
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TLILIC0003
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The TLILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck unit provides skills and knowledge to operate a forklift safely under legislative requirements. Completion of this unit does not grant a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for forklift operation. A forklift truck includes powered industrial trucks with lifting media like masts and load carriages. Operators require a separate HRWL for forklift trucks, distinct from licences for pedestrian-operated trucks or pallet trucks.
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CPCCLSF2001
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The CPCCLSF2001 Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding Advanced Level involves the skills to safely erect, alter, and dismantle scaffolding structures. It includes working with modular or pre-fabricated scaffolds, cantilevered materials hoists (with a max load of 500kg), ropes, gin wheels, safety nets, static lines, and bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork). The unit focuses on ensuring compliance with licensing requirements for scaffolding operations where falls from heights exceeding four metres could occur.
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CPCCLSF3001
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The CPCCLSF3001 Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding Intermediate Level encompasses skills for erecting, altering, and dismantling scaffolding. Tasks include using crane-loading platforms, scaffolds, ramps, safety screens, mast climbers, and tube scaffolds. This unit ensures safe performance of scaffolding work, crucial for structures supporting platforms above four metres where falls could occur.
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TLILIC0005
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The TLILIC0005 Licence to Operate a Boom-type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More) outlines the requirements for safely using a boom-type Elevating Work Platform (EWP) of 11 metres or longer. It covers operating procedures in compliance with legal standards. Holding this licence does not automatically confer a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for operating such equipment. A boom-type EWP includes telescopic, hinged, articulated devices, or their combinations, used to elevate personnel, equipment, and materials. Successful completion necessitates the possession of a boom-type EWP HRWL.
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Average duration: 2 days.
TLILIC0022
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The TLILIC0022 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 20 Tonnes) course trains individuals to safely operate cranes with capacities up to 20 tonnes. It covers cranes with a boom or jib that can rotate but excludes earth-moving equipment adapted for crane tasks. The training ensures compliance with legal requirements for operating such cranes.
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Average duration: 5 days.
TLILIC0023
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The TLILIC0023 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 60 Tonnes) provides training on safely operating a crane with a capacity of up to 60 tonnes, featuring a boom or jib that can be rotated. The course focuses exclusively on cranes and excludes earthmoving equipment adapted for crane functions. It ensures compliance with legal obligations for operating such cranes safely.
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Average duration: 5 days.
TLILIC0024
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The CPCCLTC4001 Licence to Operate a Tower Crane covers skills and knowledge required to safely operate a vehicle loading crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity of 10 metre tonnes or more. It includes hazard identification, risk control, crane setup, load calculations, operations, communication, and shutdown procedures. Participants gain practical experience on a simulated work site. Suitable for those seeking employment or upskilling in construction and mining, successful candidates receive documentation for a high-risk work licence.
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CPCCLDG3001
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The CPCCLDG3001 Licence to Perform Dogging includes training in slinging techniques, selecting and inspecting lifting gear, and directing crane operators when loads are out of view. This unit specifies the skills and knowledge needed to perform dogging work safely, including moving loads using cranes or hoists in the construction and other industries.
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Average duration: 5 days.
CPCCLRG3001
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The CPCCLRG3001 Licence to Perform Rigging Basic Level specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic rigging work. It includes moving, placing, and securing loads with mechanical load shifting equipment. This encompasses tasks like structural steel erection, hoists, pre-cast concrete placement, safety nets, static lines, mast climbing work platforms, perimeter safety screens and shutters, and cantilevered crane loading platforms. Upon completion, participants can competently manage these tasks and obtain their riggers ticket.
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Average duration: 5 days.
CPCCLRG3002
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The CPCCLRG3002 Licence to Perform Rigging Intermediate Level enables individuals to undertake complex rigging tasks, including planning, equipment selection, and supervising lifting operations. It encompasses the safe use of mechanical load shifting equipment to move, place, or secure loads in construction and related industries, ensuring stability and operational safety during hoisting and dismantling activities involving various types of equipment and structures.
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Average duration: 5 days.
FWPCOT2273
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The FWPCOT2273 Trim and Cut Felled Trees offers comprehensive guidance on trimming and crosscutting felled trees, addressing common hazards in forest or bushland environments. It includes basic chainsaw maintenance and sharpening. Practical training in cutting and boring techniques takes place during the second and third days in forest settings, providing hands-on experience. This outlines the skills and knowledge necessary for safely trimming, cutting, and maintaining chainsaws while working with felled trees.
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Average duration: 2 days.
RIIWHS204E
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The RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights training accreditation is suitable for those required to work at heights. It provides essential skills and knowledge for safely working at heights across various industries, including resources, quarrying, drilling, agriculture, government, defence, manufacturing, heavy industry, and construction. This unit describes the competencies needed to work safely at heights in resources and infrastructure sectors, applying to operational roles under supervision, involving known routines and procedures, with responsibility for work quality outcomes.
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CPCCLHS3002
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The CPCCLHS3002 Licence to Operate a Materials Hoist covers the safe operation of a builder’s hoist designed solely for transporting goods or materials, not people. The hoist consists of a cantilevered car, bucket, or platform that moves vertically along the external face of a structure. This unit focuses on the necessary skills and knowledge for operating such equipment in compliance with licensing requirements.
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Average duration: 2 days.
10830NAT
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The 10830NAT Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention teaches how to identify health and safety risks of working with silica dust and implement safe work systems to prevent exposure. It emphasises the dual responsibility of employers to ensure a safe workplace and employees to perform duties safely. This course is relevant for building and construction workers, jewellery industry workers, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone at risk of exposure to crystalline silica dust.
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11084NAT
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The 11084NAT Course in Asbestos Awareness is essential for individuals working in fields that may involve contact with asbestos, as required by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. This course equips builders, carpenters, cablers, plumbers, and other professionals with the skills to identify and report asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) to relevant authorities. It fulfils legal requirements and complements White Card Training for those working in the ACT.
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Average duration: Half day.
FWPCOT3348
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The FWPCOT3348 Fell Trees Manually (Advanced) covers the skills and knowledge needed to assess, plan, and safely fell trees with advanced characteristics using a chainsaw. It focuses on felling trees of any size, species, or condition, including those with defects and complex features. The unit applies to professionals in arboriculture, forestry, and related fields. Participants must have prior experience with chainsaws to ensure safety during the work.
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Average duration: 3 days.
FWPCOT3347
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The FWPCOT3347 Fell Trees Manually (Intermediate) course equips individuals with the skills to assess, plan, and safely fell intermediate trees using a chainsaw. Participants will learn to assess worksites, apply health and safety protocols, identify tree characteristics, and perform approved felling techniques. This training is suitable for those in arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation, local government, and emergency services. The unit focuses on felling trees of intermediate complexity, excluding advanced trees with significant defects or high complexity.
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Average duration: 3 days.
10852NAT
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The 10852NAT Course in Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials provides the skills and knowledge to identify asbestos-containing materials and apply necessary controls before undertaking work that may disturb these materials. It equips individuals to safely manage activities that could release asbestos fibres, typically during tasks involving asbestos cement sheeting or similar materials in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
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FWPCOT2274
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The FWPCOT2274 Fell Trees Manually (Basic) provides instruction on safely felling trees up to 50 cm in diameter and 20 metres in height, addressing common hazards in forest environments. It covers chainsaw maintenance, sharpening, and essential cutting techniques. This unit equips individuals in sectors like arboriculture, forestry, and land management with skills to assess and fell trees manually, excluding commercial harvesting operations apart from minor forest produce.
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Average duration: 3 days.
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