Pre-Apprentice Program For Women

Company description:

Transgrid operates and manages the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users.

Our core role is to connect electricity consumers to a safe, secure and reliable network through efficient maintenance, proficient operation of assets and prudent investment. Our network is the backbone of the NEM, enabling energy trading between Australia's three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market

Job description:

Pre-Apprentice Program for Women

• Join our 5-week program to get a taste of the electrical trade
• Get a kick start in the industry and work alongside highly skilled technicians.
• Pre-apprentice program opportunities available in Orange

Transgrid is excited to offer our annual Pre-Apprentice Program for Women, providing you with hands-on training and credit towards a Certificate III in Electrotechnology.

The program is the perfect opportunity to discover if the industry is right for you before committing to a full apprenticeship.

At the program's conclusion, a position will be available for a dedicated individual to join Transgrid in a permanent Electrical Apprentice role based in Orange. Don't miss your chance to kick-start your career - Apply Now!

Learning modules include:

• UEECD0007 - Apply Work Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
• UEECD0046 - Solve problems in single path circuits

Key dates:

• Applications open: Now
• Applications close: Sunday, 11th February 2024
• Program start date: Monday, 4th March 2024
• Program end date: Friday, 5th April 2024

Training program dates:

Take the first step towards your exciting new career! Join us for practical training and work experience at our Transgrid depot in Orange. Our skilled training and technicians will guide you through a substation tour, power station tour, hand skills and wiring training, and much more.

You will be assigned to a group upon commencement and expected to complete further online self-paced learning at home. With on-site learning spanning across 5-weeks, this is your chance to step outside of your comfort zone and learn something new.

• Week 1 - Group 1 & 2, 1 day on site learning
• Week 2 - Group 1 & 2, 5 days on site learning
• Week 3 - Group 1, 5 days on site learning
• Week 4 - Group 2, 5 days on site learning
• Week 5 - Group 1 & 2, 1 day on site learning and graduation dinner

To be considered, you must have:

• Eagerness to join and complete the Pre-Apprentice Program
• Interest in finding out more about the electrical industry
• A current Drivers Licence or transport arrangements to attend our Orange Depot for in-person study components
• Completed minimum Year 9 school studies
• Ability to commit to the attendance requirements in the training program dates listed above

Join us for an unforgettable experience and a potential new career path in the high-voltage industry!

Applications close: Sunday, 11th February 2024

For any enquiries relating to this Role, please contact **************@transgrid.com.au - resumes will not be accepted by email.