An Introduction

To obtain an apprenticeship/traineeship national qualification, you must complete a training program that gives you the knowledge, skills and experience you need to be an effective worker. It is the foundation for a rewarding career path in any area of the Electrotechnology & Energy Industry whether it is in marketing, sales, support and administration or possibly a combination of these technical vocational or management of technically skilled personnel.

During your training, you will need to develop a number of qualities that are fundamental to working in the industry. These include a commitment to hard work, an equal commitment to safety, a desire to learn, the ability to meet timelines and the resourcefulness and enthusiasm to minimise waste of materials and energy to lower emissions.

In the training program, learning and real work have been integrated to make sure that achieve all the specific competencies of the apprenticeship/traineeship program before you finish. Another feature of the program is that it occurs within the normal commercial activities of the workplace. This means that your training can actually contribute the necessary support and you in turn commit to your apprenticeship/traineeship.

The training program works for both you and your employer. It gives your employer an opportunity to equip you with the required knowledge and skills needed for their business making you a more effective employee. At the same time, it enhances your employment potential through increased adaptability, opportunity and job satisfaction.

Government and industry training initiatives, like apprenticeship/traineeship schemes are value adding and support activities that improve the national and international competitiveness of a business. Your determination to complete the training program is critical to you starting a new and exciting future in the Electrotechnology and/or Energy Industry. It is also a stepping-stone to a career in other related industries.