How does it work?
As an ATEC Group Training apprentice, you will gain experience by working for a company and attending off the job training at a trade school.
Benefits for you as an apprentice
- Greater opportunities
- Payment of correct wages and entitlements
- Safe work environment
- Quality placements and training
- Ongoing support
- Additional skills training
- Uniform (personal protective equipment)
- Assistance to find further employment on completion of Apprenticeship/Traineeship
The Application Process
- Pre-employment aptitude test. Assesses your reading, maths, problem-solving and mechanical reasoning skills. Successful completion of Year 10 should enable you to pass the aptitude test.
- Group interview. Tests your communication and leadership skills.
- Personal interview. This determines your personal interest and aptitude for apprenticeships. If successful you will be put forward for apprenticeship positions in the vocation of your choice.
- Referral to apprenticeships. You will be sent for interviews with Host Employers who are looking for apprentices.
- Interview feedback & confirmation of employment. We advise you of the result of your interview. If unsuccessful you will be referred to other positions as available.
- Medical assessment. This ensures you are physically fit for work and may include alcohol & other drug testing (if requested by your Host Employer)
- Employment Induction. Your employment and apprenticeship documentation is completed. We train you in workplace safety awareness.
- Commencement of your apprenticeship
What we look for in an applicant
- Completion of either Year 10, 11, 12 or pre-vocational studies
- Genuine interest in a particular trade
- Knowledge of the desired trade/industry
- Own transport and licence is desirable
What can you do to obtain the Apprenticeship of your choice?
- Research the trade and industry you wish to work in
- Consider getting a part time job
- Organise transportation for yourself
- Consider pre-vocational training
Our Expectations of Apprentices
- Honest
- Show initiative
- Reliable and punctual
- Communicate well
- Get along with others
- Hardworking and conscientious
- Learn quickly
- Safety conscious
- Good personal appearance
- Accept constructive feedback
Contact us - what have you got to lose?
Phone: 8444 1611
Fax: 8444 1672
email: Group Training
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Fair Work Information Statement
Relevant Awards - These awards are applicable from January 2010
Electrical, Electronic & Communications Contracting Award
Manufacturing & Associated Industries & Occupations Award
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