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    The path to becoming a qualified electrical practitioner

    Thinking about becoming an electrical practitioner? Here’s what you need to know:

    • All Australian electrical practitioners must be qualified and licensed
    • Start with either a pre-apprenticeship course or go directly into an apprenticeship
    • Electrical apprenticeships take four years, combining practical ‘on-the-tools’ work and trade school ‘off-the-tools’ work
    • You must be employed to enrol in an apprenticeship, and NECA can employ you directly and place you with a host company

    Why choose NECA Education & Careers

    As a GTO owned and operated by the electrical industry, we provide:

    • Employment opportunities for apprentices
    • Expert guidance from industry professionals
    • Strong industry connections that support career progression
    • Ongoing support throughout your training and beyond

    Once you’ve earned your Electrical Practitioners licence, we offer additional courses to help you stay current and advance throughout your electrical career.

    Let us help you build the skills needed to become the best electrician you can be.

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    What is an apprenticeship?

    An apprenticeship is a work-study agreement that pays you while you learn electrical skills. You’ll get on-the-job training at work sites plus off-the-job training through the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician – preparing you for a successful career as an electrician.

    Structure

    Split between on- and off-the-job training for three first years, followed by full-time on-the-job in year four.

    Progress tracking – profiling

    Profiling is your record of completed on-site tasks that connects your off-the-job learning with on-the-job practical work.

    You must keep your profiling documentation updated throughout your apprenticeship.

    Apprenticeship employment at NECA

    NECA is the largest employer of electrical apprentices in Tasmania (& Victoria), offering work placements through our host employers.

    At NECA Education & Careers, we connect you with opportunities to grow as an electrical apprentice, offering full support to ensure your success.

    TasTAFE, equips you with top-tier training materials, dedicated support staff and intimate industry knowledge – giving you the best foundation for becoming a future electrician.

    As a NECA Apprentice, you’ll receive:

    • support from an industry careers consultant
    • safety training, including a thorough induction
    • ongoing work health and safety support

    Contact us when you are ready to take the next step.

    Apprenticeships at
    NECA Education & Careers

    NECA Education & Careers offers electrical apprenticeship employment across the whole of Tasmania. We can support you whilst you do your off-the-job training through TasTAFE.

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    Attributes of an electrical practitioner

    Ideally, to be an electrical practitioner you will have:

    • Good hand-eye coordination
    • Skill and accuracy with hands-on tasks
    • The ability to problem-solve
    • Good attention to detail
    • Strong communication skills
    • The ability to work both in a team and independently
    • Basic knowledge of safety and regulations
    • A willingness to learn
    • An interest in maths and technical work
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    Why become an electrical practitioner?

    Lifelong career growth opportunities
    Electricians will always
    be in demand
    A challenging
    career
    Regularly changing 'office'
    Be your own boss
    Opportunities around
    the world
    Earn while you
    learn
    Diverse challenges

    What does a day in the life of
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    Next steps after completing the apprenticeship

    Becoming a licensed electrical practitioner

    Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship (including on-the-tools, off-the-tools learning and your profiling) you can apply for your Electrical Practitioners licence.

    Ongoing learning and career growth

    Even after completing your apprenticeship, your learning continues. As a licensed electrical practitioner, you’ll have opportunities to grow in your role and explore various career paths, like running your own business or specialising in areas such as renewable energy.

    NECA offers lifelong learning opportunities to help you.

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