MAC Learning Academy

Introducing MAC Learning Academy!

Our mission; lead change in construction services to deliver the best client experience, with the best people.

We know that the foundation required for the realisation of this mission is having the best people, investing in them, and committing to their ongoing professional development.

To achieve this, we have created the MAC Learning Academy.

MAC Learning Academy (MAC) is McMahon Services’ central learning and development centre, responsible for the development and delivery of all training requirements across all McMahon Services companies and business units.

MAC Learning Academy training programs are designed to provide our personnel with the building blocks to excel in their positions.

At the centre of what we offer through the MAC Learning Academy are our R.I.S.E values, focusing on reinforcing our culture of undertaking everything we do with Reputation, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence. To strive to continuously achieve these values, MAC Learning Academy training modules fall into a suite of three learning and development programs that form the foundation of our overall strategy.

Achieve. Empower. Influence.

Achieve

The ‘Achieve’ program provides critical training in areas of workplace health and safety, environmental protection, and quality control, in line with our Business Management Systems and Safety Certainty 2.0 principles, to help you achieve your goals safely.


Courses include:

Company Inductions for corporate, operations, and project staff tailored to their roles.

  • Corporate Induction
  • Operations Inductions
  • Project Site Induction

 

Overview training in our accreditations and systems compliance.

  • Managing Change through the Business Management System
  • Managing Change through the Site Improvement Process (TM093)

Awareness training in areas of bullying, wellbeing, and diversity.

  • Workplace Bullying and Harassment Awareness
  • Wellbeing and Resilience Awareness
  • Epilepsy Awareness
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Diversity and Inclusion Awareness

 

Safety training to ensure workers have the appropriate skills to undertake their roles safely.

  • Manual Handling
  • Confined Spaces
  • Safe Use of Hand Tools
  • Prevention of Falls
  • Chemical Safety

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Empower

The ‘Empower’ program will provide a higher level of understanding in mission-critical areas of project management, legal and commercial, human resources, and information and communication technology, empowering you to make decisions confidently.


Courses include:

Project delivery fundamentals for a smooth transition through the project lifecycle

  • Tendering Principles and Processes
  • Scheduling Basics and Concepts
  • Project Management Essentials

 

Legal and Commercial training for a deeper understanding of the mechanics of contracting.

  • Anti-competitive behaviour
  • Contract Management
  • The Building Code

Skills in basic Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations.

  • Recruitment, Hiring, and Onboarding (incl labour hire)
  • Return to Work Process
  • Industrial Relations

 

Training to make sure we get the most from our Information and Communication Technologies.

  • Microsoft Office packages
  • Bluebeam
  • Benchmark and Expert Estimating
  • Pronto
  • ConnX

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Influence

The ‘Influence’ program provides training designed to instil effective leadership behaviours and inspire continued professional development. Covering topics such as effective change management, communication and positive leadership, allowing you to influence your career direction.


Courses Include:

Effective change management providing for a resilient and adaptable workplace.

  • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Emergency and Crisis Management

Providing tools for effective and meaningful conversations.

  • Effective Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Dispute Resolution

 

Training developed to inspire positive leadership capabilities throughout the management structure.

  • Staff Development, Training and Coaching
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Senior Leadership Skills

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Frequently Asked Questions

MAC Learning Academy is a learning and development centre, responsible for the development and delivery of all training requirements across all McMahon Services companies and business units.

MAC Learning Academy has a few functions:

Digital Learning Modules

Development of digital learning modules which will be accessed via Sitepass. A few modules are already on Sitepass, and more will be added progressively over the coming months.

Facilitation of Face to Face Training

We will work with subject matter experts from various business units and shared services to provide face-to-face where digital learning is not feasible.

Development of Career Pathways

Working with Human Resources, MAC will develop a career pathway structure for various streams commencing with Engineering, Site Management, and Project Management and expanding into other key areas in the near future.

Formalising Minimum Training and Competency Requirements

Ensuring our teams on the ground have been provided appropriate training, relevant to the tasks they perform through identifying and supporting the tracking of Training, Competency, Tickets, and Licencing through Sitepass.

Supporting Training Programs

Working with Human Resources and Business Units, MAC will support Graduate and Work Experience Programs, providing our newest teams members access to training developed to fast track their career progression.

Training modules being developed will fall under three programs:

Achieve – Foundation modules that provide critical training in workplace health and safety, environmental protection, and quality control in line with our Business Management Systems and the Safety Certainty 2.0 program.

Empower – Modules that provide a higher level of understanding in mission-critical areas of Project Management, Legal & Commercial, Human Resources and Information, and Communication Technology.

Influence – The highest level of training designed to instill effective leadership behaviours and inspire continued professional development. Covering topics such as Effective Change Management, Communication, and Positive Leadership.