
Building & construction apprenticeships
If you’re passionate about making it in the building and construction industry, ABN Group will help you get there. Browse our list of current apprenticeships below to see if we have something you’re after.
Apprenticeships we offer
Bricklaying
You’ll learn everything you need to know, including mixing mortar; laying internal and face bricks; setting out and laying all the bricks for a home; and estimating quantities required to build a home.
Cabinet making
Cabinet making can expose you to incredible opportunities. During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to construct modular units and build bench tops; install doors and drawers; build residential and commercial kitchens; and install products on site.
Carpentry & joinery
There’s no better way to learn the skills of a qualified carpenter than an apprenticeship with ABN Training. Over your 3 years, you’ll learn how to measure and cut materials; cut out, construct and set out roof frames; hang door frames; and install shelving.
Concreting
Every construction site requires skilled concreters. Over 3 years as an apprentice concreter, you’ll learn how to place and screed concrete; set up levelling devices; set up form boards and steel reinforcements; and master concrete finishing skills.
Fixing carpentry
A fixing carpenter’s skills are invaluable on most construction sites. With your 3-year apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to handle materials and install products; hang doors and install shelving; order stock; and fit out and finish jobs ready for client handover.
Glass & glazing
Being a specialist in glass and glazing can make you a key player in creating comfortable, sustainable and beautiful spaces. Your 3-year apprenticeship will train you in installing, repairing and replacing glass and contribute to creating energy-efficient buildings.
Plastering
Your ABN Training apprenticeship will give you the skills for a lasting career. You’ll learn how to mix mortar for different applications; fill in plaster slacks and push on render; sand walls and set internal walls; and create finishes.
Painting & decorating
Your apprenticeship will give you the skills for a lasting career. You’ll learn how to mix mortar for different applications; fill in plaster slacks and push on render; sand walls and set internal walls; and create finishes like decorative render, window reveals and recesses.
Plumbing & gas fitting
There’s no better way to get started than with ABN Training. Over your 4 years you’ll learn how to set up workstations; measure and cut materials; read and interpret plans; install hot water systems; and complete final plumbing fit-outs to a home.
Roof plumbing
Over your 4-year apprenticeship, we’ll equip you with the skills needed to succeed as a roof plumber. You’ll learn how to stack, measure and cut materials; screw sheets; read and interpret plans; install valleys, gutters, down pipes and flashing; and understand water flow
Stone masonry
Qualified stone masons are in-demand and we are one of few places to offer apprenticeships. During your 3 years you’ll learn how to assemble stone tops; construct modular units; build and assemble bench tops; prepare cut-outs; and install products on site.
Wall & ceiling fixing
Take your first step towards a great career as a wall and ceiling fixer with ABN Training. You’ll learn to mix cornice adhesive; measure and cut materials; install wall and ceiling sheets; flush and sand joints; and install cornices, bulkheads and decorative ceilings and recesses.
Wall & floor tiling
Wall and floor tilers are critical to just about every type of construction. Over 3 years, our apprentice tilers master all aspects of the trade, including how to cut tiles and mix tile adhesive; screed floors; tile large floor areas; construct fall for wet areas; brick up baths and spas; and tile wet areas.
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