Who we are
As part of the NECA family, NECA Education & Careers is committed to shaping the future of the electrical and communications and aligned industries by equipping electrical pre-apprentices and apprentices, communications and business trainees, and licensed electricians with the skills and insights they need.
Through collaboration with industry organisations, we ensure that our training aligns with national standards and equips students with the skills required to succeed.
We contribute by developing training that reflects social and economic need, delivering training that drives meaningful change.
We are committed to making positive impact for every trainee, apprentice or electrician who comes through our doors.
Our business structure
As a registered training organisation (RTO), we offer:
- Electrical pre-apprenticeship qualifications
- Electrical apprenticeship qualifications
- Professional development for qualified electricians including:
- CPD
- Renewable technologies
- Business and leadership upskilling, e.g. REC
- Workplace health and safety
As a group training organisation (GTO), we:
- Employ and mentor apprentices and trainees
- Work with partner host organisations to place apprentices and trainees in roles to meet workforce needs
What we do
NECA Education & Careers specialises in providing training and employment pathways to support the electrical and adjacent industries through:
- Electrical apprenticeships
- Telecommunications traineeships
- Business, IT, and Cybersecurity traineeships
- Industry training
Our focus is on empowering current and future electricians with the skills, knowledge and support they need to build successful careers and contribute to a thriving industry through education and skills training.
We work with host organisations to provide employment opportunities and meet flexible industry workforce needs, and deliver a range of industry-relevant courses to qualified electricians.
Contact us to learn how we can help with your career development or workforce needs.
Our training services
As a registered training organisation (RTO), we deliver specialised electrical industry training in our purpose-built facilities, including:
- Pre-apprenticeship programs
- Full apprenticeships
- Industry short courses
- Professional qualifications
Our accreditations
NECA Education & Careers meets all compliance requirements for:
- Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) – Standards for RTOs
- 2017 National Standards for Group Training Organisations (GTOs)
Our commitment to you
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
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