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Applications for the Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander Program are now open!
Information sessions have been scheduled during May and places are limited, so call now to avoid disappointment.
For details or to find out the information session dates, please contact Grace Ferguson, Aboriginal Development manager, TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute on 02 9217 4896.
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Looking to gain skills in a trades area?
It’s an excellent time to be pursuing a career within the energy industry. EnergyAustralia- one of the largest energy provides in Australia - is currently embarking on a period of enormous growth. Over the next five years to 2010, we will be investing $3 billion in the electricity network to meet increased demand and to maintain reliability.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and looking to try your hand at a trade - then the EnergyAustralia Pre-apprenticeship Program may be for you! Based on your results, you will be eligible to apply for a position on the apprentice program.
About the Pre-Apprenticeship Program
The EnergyAustralia Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Pre-apprenticeship Program offers you the opportunity to participate in a fully funded, nationally recognised pre-apprenticeship program run by TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute.
By undertaking this course you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to identify and use a range of components, accessories, materials, tools, and equipment used to carry out work in the energy industry. You’ll also gain an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
This is a full-time course and runs for ten weeks.
Benefits of doing the Pre-apprenticeship Program
- Customised training to meet the learning needs of Indigenous Australians
- Work experience at the EnergyAustralia apprentice training centre
- Improved skills and knowledge to help you with your application for the EnergyAustralia Apprenticeship Program
Who should apply to participate in the Pre-apprenticeship Program?
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are keen to gain technical expertise and skills in an electricity industry trade area, then this could be a great course for you. Ideally you should have completed at least Year 10 and be interested in building on your maths and science skills. You should also have a dedicated, safe working ethic and the ability to work well in a team.
So whether you’re a school leaver or looking for a change of career, this could be a great learning opportunity for you.
Meet some of EnergyAustralia’s Aboriginal Employees
 | Jerry Mallie - Lineworker and Safety Trainer
“The best thing about working in this industry is that you are looking after the people in the community, making sure the power stays on. It’s a great job working with a team of mates that really look after each other, which is important when you’re dealing with live electricity.
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I have been a Lineworker and I have recently taken on a role as a Safety Trainer. Every day is different and there are plenty of opportunities…it’s there if you take the step”.
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 | Joshua Toomey – Apprentice
This is a career it’s not just a job!
"The pre-apprenticeship program opened a great opportunity for me and now it is up to me to make something of it. I was stoked when I got into the program- I really benefited because I had pretty low confidence. I expected the program to be hard and it was, but I learnt so much and there was so much support throughout the course. |
| I’m starting a family and want to be able to provide for them so an apprenticeship with EnergyAustralia has put me on the right track - This is a career it’s not just a job. Some people have been here for more than 30 years and still love it.”
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 | Robert Thomas – Apprentice
EnergyAustralia – You beauty!
"The best part of the pre-apprenticeship program was the support from TAFE and EnergyAustralia. It was a sacrifice to attend the ten week course – but well worth it!
The program was exciting and a great learning experience. Now I’m part of the EnergyAustralia family and I’m eager to go to work each morning.
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I would definitely recommend EnergyAustralia to others – there’s an endless supply of support and the uniforms are great – they make people smile. "
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