NECA DUAL TRADES SKILLING SA PROJECT
SA/NT BRANCH
GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA FUNDS FRESH COHORT OF DUAL TRADESPEOPLE. Sixteen South Australians are now being recruited to complete a dual Electrotechnology and Air-conditioning/ Refrigeration apprenticeship, allowing participants to master both trades in just five years. Minister for Innovation and Skills, David Pisoni, said the dual qualification was first established by the South Australian Government in late 2020, in partnership with NECA’s SA/NT branch. “The Electrical Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Technician trade was established in direct response to industry feedback, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to evolving the state’s skills sector to keep pace with workforce demand,” Minister Pisoni said. “This $75,000 Skilling South Australia Project will see NECA’s group training organisation, NECA Careers & Apprenticeships (NCA), employ 16 new apprentices, combining classroom learning with valuable on-the-job
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experience with direct supervision and mentorship through host employers. “Training will be provided by both PEER and TAFE SA, who have each committed to offering the combined Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician) and Certificate III in Air-conditioning /Refrigeration apprenticeship. “This is a terrific opportunity for job seekers to gain a highly-tailored and in-demand skill set, from which to build a successful career.” NECA SA/NT’s Executive Director, Larry Moore, said participating apprentices will gain the knowledge and skills required to undertake all work associated with complex refrigeration/air-conditioning and electrical plant and equipment.
of employment and higher salaries,” Mr Moore said. “Efficiencies gained by both employers and the new technicians will provide economic benefits to companies and clients, as well as reducing the time taken to undertake such work.” The Dual Trade Apprenticeship Project is the latest of 230 Skilling South Australia Projects funded by the Government of South Australia. Since the initiative began in 2018, over 52,000 new apprenticeships and traineeships have commenced in South Australia, and over 3,300 businesses have employed an apprentice for the first time. Visit necaapprentices.com.au or call (08) 8272 0799 for further information about this great initiative.
“There is substantial anecdotal evidence to show that such technicians would be in high demand, which will ensure continuity
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