Response to BSB Training Package: Safe and Respectful Workplaces Unit of Competency
Master Builders Australia has submitted a response to the BSB Training Package consultation on a proposed Safe and Respectful Workplaces unit of competency for the building industry.
What is Master Builders Australia saying about the new workplace safety training unit?
New mandatory training units could affect onboarding costs and compliance requirements for building trades businesses.
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