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The best way to begin a career in electrical contracting is to complete an apprenticeship.
New Apprenticeships were introduced in 1998 to establish a single, national, integrated system of training and employment incorporating the previously separate apprenticeship and traineeship systems. New Apprenticeships are the best way to combine training and employment. They offer new opportunities in more industries than ever before, as well as new support service arrangements and flexible training.
Visit http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ for more information or call 13 38 73.
NECA NSW is affiliated with NECA Group Training which selects and employs apprentices to work with NECA member firms. For more information click on the 'NECA Group Training' menu item.
NECA Group Training
NECA Group Training is a Training Company set up as a subsidiary of the National Electrical Contractors Association NSW Chapter. It has the specific task to promote the entry of young people into the trade of electrical mechanic.
To achieve this, NECA Group Training operates through the normal apprenticeship system by selecting and employing apprentices who are then made available to suitable contractors for on-the-job experience.
This means that participating electrical contractors can benefit from the assistance of an apprentice without having to make the long term commitment that the employment of an apprentice requires. Known as Host Trainers, these electrical contractors provide apprentices with experience and instruction while they are on-the-job and, at the same time, receive the assistance normally expected from an additional employee.
To finance the operation, Host Trainers are charged an hourly rate for the time that the apprentice spends on the work site. Because NECA Group Training is a non-profit organisation, this rate is very competitive and no charge is made for additional items such as TAFE attendance, superannuation, holidays and sick leave or for rostered days off. An additional charge is made if the apprentice qualifies for extra payment to meet award conditions and this will include such things as fares, travel and site allowances. These additional payments attract a small surcharge to cover statutory costs.
For more information regarding:
- Advantages of using apprentices from the scheme
- How to become a Host Trainer
- Obtaining an apprentice
Call NECA Group Training on (02) 9744 2754 Fax: (02) 9715 1009
