Fabrication/Boilermaker Apprenticeship | Yara Pilbara

PROGRAMMED, in partnership with Yara Pilbara, is now recruiting applicants to undertake a Fabrication/Boilermaker Apprenticeship.

Located on the beautiful Burrup Peninsular, Yara Pilbara is home to one of the world's largest ammonia production facilities which produces fertiliser to help feed the world. Along with the fertiliser plant is the Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) Plant which produces essential products for the Australian mining industry.

Yara Pilbara is also at the forefront of efforts in Western Australia to develop a pioneering renewable hydrogen hub in the Pilbara.

This apprenticeship is a four-year program, where you will work towards achieving the nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade.

This apprenticeship is designed to provide a comprehensive practical and theoretical base that enables the development of skills in fabrication, boilermaking, coded welding and pipe fitting. High priority will also be given to developing safety awareness and safe working practices. Your training will involve both on-the-job and classroom-based learning at the local TAFE.

To be successful, you will have:

• Completion of Secondary Schooling to a Year 12 level (or equivalent), or completion of relevant pre-vocational qualifications.
• A current C class driver's licence.
• Technical and problem solving skills.
• A willingness to work as part of a team and be motivated to pursue a career in the Fabrication trade area.
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, colour-blind test and regular drug & alcohol screening tests.
• The ability to obtain a Dangerous Goods Security Card & Maritime Security Identification Card
• You must also be available to undertake a numeric, literacy, abstract and mechanical reasoning aptitude test

Benefits

• Get paid while you train - earn a full time wage - above Award rate (including annual leave, personal leave and superannuation).
• Opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification - with your course fees paid for.
• Gain experience and training to achieve coded pipe welding certificates.
• Ongoing help, support and guidance with a dedicated mentor throughout the apprenticeship.
• Access to our Employment Assistance Program.
• Government grants to support you completing your apprenticeship:
• Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment ($1,250 every six months for the first two years of your apprenticeships)
• New Energy Apprentice Support Payment ($2,000 bonus paid at 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 36 months and upon successful completion of your apprenticeship)

Programmed and Yara are committed to providing employment opportunities to the local Karratha community. Preference will be given to candidates who already reside in the local Karratha area. However, we will consider your application if you can demonstrate a connection to Karratha and are willing to relocate at your own expense.

Please note: No housing is provided.

Yara celebrates diversity in all operations, practices, and engagement. We encourage people from all walks of life, experience, skills, genders and orientations, races, and backgrounds to apply for opportunities within our growing business.

Our values have diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation, and everyone is part of our success.

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Who we are

As a nationally recognised training organisation, Programmed Training Services helps you become fully qualified by offering a range of apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities.

At Programmed we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.