Our commitment

Our people are our greatest asset and their health and safety is our greatest responsibility.

At NECA Education & Careers we’re committed to being an industry leader in health and safety practices.

Comprehensive safety approach

We understand safety goes beyond paperwork. Our students learn:

• Good work practices and their importance
• Potential consequences of not following safety protocols
• How to confidently speak up when something isn’t safe

Mental health focus

We treat mental safety with equal importance. Our students:

• Learn the benefits of good mental health
• Know how to access support when needed
• Help remove the stigma around mental health in the industry
• Have dedicated mentors they can turn to for support

Practical safety training

All apprentices receive:

• CPR and low voltage rescue accreditation
• Annual safety refresher courses
• Skills to handle workplace emergencies

Our students enter worksites equipped with both the skills to work safely and the knowledge to respond when things go wrong.

Our safety pledges

Workplace health and safety

We commit to:

• Providing a safe, healthy environment for all employees, students and visitors
• Maintaining an injury-free workplace
• Engaging employees in our safety processes through communication, consultation and training
• Delivering proper supervision, instruction and training for safe work practices
• Partnering only with employers who share our commitment to safety

View our WHS commitment statement

Child safety standards

We ensure all staff operate according to child safety standards for all apprentices, regardless of age. We commit to:

• Recognising our position of power and never taking advantage of it
• Providing a safe, healthy environment for everyone
• Leading by example
• Assessing risks before taking action
• Using all available referral services when apprentices need additional support

We take pride in helping every student reach their full potential through:

• Expert instruction – Our qualified teachers bring extensive industry experience and genuine passion to every class, ensuring relevant, high-quality education.
• Hands-on learning – Our trade school emphasises practical training, giving ample opportunity to apply what is learned through hands-on experience.
• Forward-thinking approach – We continuously evolve our programs to keep pace with industry advancements and emerging technologies, preparing students for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s innovations.

Comprehensive student support

As leaders in youth mentoring and education, we recognise our responsibility to support students through all aspects of life – from schooling and employment to personal challenges.

Mental health training for teachers

All our trade school instructors complete mental health first aid training, equipping them to:

• Identify when students may be struggling
• Provide appropriate initial support
• Connect students with additional resources when needed

Academic support services

Both our Carlton North and Dandenong campuses offer dedicated language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support officers to assist apprentice students who need extra help with their studies.

Our vision

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation, allowing us to better serve our customers, build stronger community relationships and harness the full talents of our team.

Our focus areas

At NECA Education & Careers, we’re committed to:

• Increasing generational and cultural diversity
• Expanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment
• Creating opportunities for people with disabilities
• Improving gender balance across our organisation

Our diversity pledges

We are dedicated to:

• Attracting and retaining employees with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives
• Fostering a safe and inclusive environment for everyone
• Ensuring equal treatment free from discrimination and harassment
• Creating positive social impact through our practices
• Valuing each person’s individuality, needs, perspectives and ambitions, regardless of gender, age, cultural identity, sexual orientation or disability