Master Builders is the home of building. With more than 9,800 members, we're the peak industry association representing building and construction in Queensland since 1882. We support our members to operate professional and profitable businesses that deliver superior quality outcomes to their customers.
As the number one source of practical and relevant building information, we keep our members informed with regular updates on changes to laws, codes and regulations, employment and wages, and health, safety and environment.
With quality training courses developed specifically for the industry; expert advice on building, laws and contractual matters; employment and wages support; workplace health and safety advice; and a dispute resolution service, we help each person to become a leader in their field.
This Project Management course has been customised to meet the needs of all builders looking to improve their skills and knowledge in applying project scope, timing, and budgets.
Site supervisors, foremen, and contract administrators will benefit from the streamlined approach to course content and delivery. Through our mix of face-to-face delivery and workplace assessment, you’ll learn how to successfully apply and deliver projects in your day-to-day work environment using new and existing skills.
This course is designed to take your current skills and knowledge to the next level. Students wishing to enrol into this course must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 months previous experience working in a project orientated workplace and have contributed to the management of projects. Master Builders have designed this course with this mind, which has allowed for the express delivery duration.
Learn moreThis training course is for commercial sector foremen and site managers and residential builders wanting to develop their career.
Gain the qualifications you need to apply for your Builder Medium Rise licence by completing a CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) with industry leaders - Master Builders.
Learn moreDesigned specifically for the commercial sector, our Building Leaders in Construction program provides a professional development pathway for site supervisors, leading hands and finishing foremen.
Highly regarded and unique to this industry, Building Leaders in Construction is a premium management and leadership program for hand-selected participants, providing them with a nationally accredited Diploma of Leadership & Management qualification.
Our premium management and leadership program designed specifically for site supervisors, site managers, project managers, contract administrators, leading hands, finishing foremen and structural foremen who have been in their current role for at least two years.
The Building Leaders in Construction training and professional development program has been designed by key industry experts to ensure participants receive the highest level of training to advance their skills and careers.
Learn moreGet qualified to apply for your Open Builders licence or Site Supervisor Open licence by completing an CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) with Master Builders.
The CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) has been designed and developed in consultation with industry leaders, so you can be confident what you’re learning is relevant.
As a peak industry body with trainers who are recognised experts in their field, Master Builders delivers this course superior outcomes that exceed industry standards for those wishing to obtain their Builder Open Licence through the QBCC.
An CPC60220 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) is the only qualifying course for Builder Open Licence without needing a university degree.
Learn moreOur eight-day express Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety workshop has been designed as a skill building program. It’s for people who are currently working in Workplace health and safety (WHS), or who have relevant experience and are looking to gain the qualification and move into a WHS role. The program covers topics like hazard identification, risk management, incident response and working with sub-contractors.
This course will qualify you to obtain your Work Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) accreditation through Work Safe Queensland. If you want to work as a Work Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) or Safety Advisor, or just want to brush up on your work health and safety knowledge, then this course is the one for you.
Learn moreOur Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing is designed for already qualified trade contractors, builders and existing workers who are currently involved in waterproofing projects to build upon their existing skills and knowledge.
This course allows you to fast track your training with a six day face-to-face skills workshop in combination with Recognition of Prior Learning (maximum of three months to complete RPL component).
Don’t get caught out fixing expensive waterproofing issues – this course gives you the skills you need to take on larger projects and diversify your service offering.
Reduce defects and provide better supervision of waterproofing work with our Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing course.
Learn moreOur CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction is for trade contractors, site supervisors and foremen, and tradespeople.
It will give you the technical qualification you need to apply for a Builder Low Rise Licence through the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
This program covers building construction theory and practices related to low rise buildings, providing the knowledge and managerial skills required to manage a successful residential building business.
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Learn moreAvailable face-to-face in select Queensland regions or livestreamed, this training course is mandatory for anyone who works, or wants to work, in the construction industry.
Commonly referred to as a ’White Card’ or whitecard, our General Safety Induction course teaches the knowledge and skills required to work safely on any construction site.
Our White Card course is fully funded by CSQ for eligible students.
Learn moreOur Asbestos Worker Program is specifically tailored for individuals within the building and construction sector seeking the necessary training to legally undertake the removal of non-friable asbestos. This specialised course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge essential for the safe and compliant removal of asbestos in accordance with industry regulations.
This course provides the skills and training required to legally remove more than 10m2 of non-friable asbestos as set out by the Work Health & Safety Regulation 2011 and the How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice 2021.
It's important to note that our program adheres to the highest safety standards, and Master Builders will not be using asbestos-containing material in this training program.
This course is only available in select regional areas.
Learn moreSelf employed or required by your employer to inspect, test and tag equipment in your workplace?
Our Accredited Test and Tag course is for you! If you’d like to test and tag equipment for others or contract your services, this course will also allow you to apply for your Restricted Electrical Contractors Licence through Work Safe.
Better yet, our course is recognised Australia-wide meaning your skills will be transferable no matter which state you chose to work.
With this course, you’ll be able to test, tag and report on portable/hand-held low voltage electrical equipment using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT).
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