Investing in a master plumbers apprentice can benefit your business and contribute to your bottom line.
We are here to support your business and to identify your specific needs in an apprentice.
How does an apprenticeship work?
- Master Plumbers SA employs the plumbing apprentice.
- The apprentice enters into a training contract with Master Plumbers SA and a training provider e.g. TAFE
- The apprentice is placed with your plumbing business for on-the-job experience.
- The apprentice will be required to complete trade school at a training provider to complete their Certificate III training – day or block release arrangements.
We take care of:
✔ Recruitment process of Quality Apprentices
✔ Wages, Leave Entitlements & Payroll
✔ Superannuation
✔ Long Service Leave
✔ Trade School – Costs and Attendance Pay
✔ Work Health Safety checks
✔ ReturnToWork SA
✔ Government Clearances
✔ Whitecard and Additional training
✔ Ongoing Support and Mentoring
✔ Disciplinary action (when needed)
How does this benefit my plumbing business?
- We match your business with the right apprentice suited to the skills and personality to fit within your team.
- Jointly, we establish requirements such as the type of plumbing service provided by the host employer, attributes required of apprentices, year level of apprentice, duration of placement and on-job rotational requirements.
- We provide the apprentice job security for the duration of their apprenticeship – approximately 4 years.
- If your business runs out of work, we re-place the apprentice with another plumbing business.
- We save you time and money on administration, paper work and recruitment.
- Apprentices are equipped with safety gear, uniform and tools.
Let’s work together in training the future and sustainability of our industry by passing on your skills and expertise to the next generation of plumbers.
Contact our team to find out more:
Brock Perkins| Field Officer
Industry trained & qualified plumber
0499 975 475 | brock.perkins@mpasa.com.au
Sam Baulderstone | Field Officer
Industry trained
0447 496 216 | sam.baulderstone@mpasa.com.au
Selection & Recruitment
All Master Plumbers GTS candidates undergo a rigorous selection process conducted by a panel of experienced and qualified trainers and plumbing professionals, and includes assessment in:
- Basic understanding of the plumbing trade
- Geometry mathematics
- English language
- Safety
- Problem solving
- Spatial reasoning
- Drawing and design
Interview Process
We understand that academic aptitude is not necessarily the only and most important attribute for an apprentice.
We therefore also conduct Interviews for Candidates to ensure they are suitable for a career in the plumbing industry.
Our interviews cover:
- Knowledge and Skills
- Attitude
- Work Ethic
- Character
- Emotional maturity
- Enthusiasm
- Understanding of basic safety principles
- Communication Skills