RECORD DEMAND FOR APPRENTICES
NSW BRANCH
NECA TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS HAS RECRUITED 160 NEW APPRENTICES IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS ACROSS NSW, THE ACT AND QLD. WE WELCOME THESE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INDUSTRY AND WISH THEM A LONG, SAFE AND ENJOYABLE CAREER. WE HAVE SEEN AN INCREASED DEMAND FOR NECA APPRENTICES, WHICH IS A TESTAMENT TO THE HARD-WORKING TEAM IN APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINING. We have a number of initiatives in place, including our continued our partnership with Ausgrid, with our team now managing three of their apprentice intakes. Our 2022 intake also includes cable jointer apprentices for the first time. Over 120 fourth-year apprentices have completed their training, and almost all took up trade employment immediately with either their host trainer or with another NECA member. This is a reflection on the quality of NECA’s apprentices which in turn, is largely driven by the excellent on-the-job training opportunities NECA members have provided. This year we will see our first full cohort of apprentices graduate with a Certificate III in Electrotechnology taught by NECA through our Centres of Excellence in NSW and the ACT.
NSW and ACT Centres of Excellence In 2018 NECA purchased properties in Chullora (Sydney) and Fyshwick (ACT), with the intention of setting up local NECA headquarters and establishing new Centres of Excellence for electrical training. Our ACT Centre of Excellence launched cable jointing training 12 months ago. We are now delivering this course in Sydney and in regional areas on demand, providing much-needed education to post-trade electricians who want to further their career and supporting NECA’s accredited service provider (ASP) members. We have added the following courses to our offering: ½
Class 1 – Line Worker;
½
Class 1C – Cable Jointing; and
½
Transition Cable Jointing.
Training for regional members Our training team have commenced delivering training to regional NECA members on demand. Where possible, depending on the need for specialist equipment, we can deliver a range of courses. If you’d like to know more, contact our ACT team to talk through your training needs.
Further advice Got a question about employing apprentices? Want to enquire about becoming a host or how to upskill your team? Call your local NECA Training & Apprenticeships office, or email us at contact@necatraining.com.au NECA Training & Apprenticeships offices Sydney – Apprenticeships (02) 9744 2754 Sydney – College (02) 9188 4424 Brisbane – Apprenticeships (07) 3276 7950 Canberra – Apprenticeships (02) 6280 5580 Canberra – College (02) 6280 6533
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