Becoming an electrician requires putting some thought into the type of electrical work that most interests you. So, what are the types of electricians?
Minister for Women Jacquie Petrusma calls on women to take up trades
First-year apprentice brick layer Chelsea Whelan, second-year apprentice cabinet maker Charlotte Baily, third-year apprentice electrician Cordelia Nash, fourth-year apprentice carpenter Mel Ransley, fourth-year apprentice plumber…
Where is your apprentice attending trade school?
It’s that time of year where you’re looking to employ an apprentice and choose the best trade school for you both. The question is where…
Electrical employers, unis argue over value of degrees
Electrical apprentice Brooke Willoughby at the Rail Operations Centre in Sydney is pleased she chose a trade and earns as she learns. Picture: John Feder….
5 reasons women should consider an IT traineeship
IT has a reputation for being a bit of a boys club. But the times are changing and with role models like Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer, there is no reason why women shouldn’t consider an IT career. So if you’re a tech queen why not check out an IT traineeship?
5 things to know about the apprentice pre-selection assessment
So you’re thinking about doing an electrical apprenticeship, but do you know what you need to put forward a successful application? Many apprenticeship employers now require you to do a pre-selection assessment before accepting your application. So what are they, why should you do them and how can you prepare?