Get An Electrician Career
Through Queensland Apprenticeships

This program is open to all people of working age, however if you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must sign the training contract.

You can enter the electrician apprenticeship program with no prior experience, or go through it as part of additional training on your current job.

Queensland Apprenticeships for electrician is a four year program. Part of that time is spent in classrooms learning about theory and subjects related to electricity such as physics and math. Most of your training is done out in the field as hands-on experience under the guidance of qualified electricians.

When you work in the field, you will earn a salary. Because you only have limited skills to start, your salary will be low and rise over the course of your training as you increase your ability to take on more complex jobs. Once you have completed training and passed your certification exam, your pay will increase further, and you will be able to enjoy the financial benefits of being an in-demand tradesman.

Once you have decided you want to be an electrician apprentice, the next step is to find an employer who will pay you as you learn. You can do this just like you would find any other job. Look for an individual employer through help wanted ads or job websites. Another way you can begin an apprenticeship is though a group training organization. These will arrange your training, determine your wages, and help match you with employers. The Australian Apprenticeship is one of these organizations.

After you have an employer and are ready to begin an electrician apprenticeship in Queensland, the next step is to sign a training contact. This contract must be signed by you and your employer as well as the training center. This is a legally binding contract that lays out the role of your employer and the requirements of your apprenticeship.

The actual program you enter will depend upon your employer. It could be a government or private program, but in either case, the Australian Apprenticeship centre in Queensland can help facilitate it. The program must be officially approved when it comes to the way the training is delivered and the way your skills are assessed. You want to make sure you attend an approved course so you are eligible for the final examinations and licensure that is awarded by the state.

Training programs may differ to some degree although they must all follow the guidelines of the state. Still, it may be a good idea to look into different employers and programs to find one that is the best match for you. Since a typical program takes four years to complete, you'll want one you are happy with.

Once your training contract has been filed, you'll be placed on a 90 day probationary period. During this time your training plan will be initiated and you will learn how to document your training in a record book to be reviewed by the Department of Education and Training. During this probationary phase both you and your employer can decide if you are a good match for the training. If you decide you don't want to continue, you can stop during this time but if you decide to continue training past the probationary period, the contract for the full training period is enforced.

If you want to change employers or if your employer wants to let you go for some reason after the probationary period has passed, you will need to follow a specific procedure to be released from your contract. You must find a new employer and both you and your old employer then submit a request in writing to cancel your old contract. You'll have to work up a new contract and training program with your new employer and go through the whole process all over again. It is possible you can transfer the credits you already earned in your electrician apprenticeship in Queensland. However, if you move to another state, you will have to abide by their requirements and policies.

You will earn a limited salary while undergoing your apprenticeship in Queensland according to the state's fair labor laws. The amount you are paid is determined by a percentage of standard wage that correlates with the year of your training. As far as working conditions go, the laws in Queensland require that you are treated just like any other employee with regards to discrimination and workman's compensation.

Because of the dangerous nature of electrician apprentice work, the employer is also under strict safety and supervision requirements by the state to ensure your safety while you are learning.

You may have to incur some expenses during your training that include textbooks, equipment, tools, and living expenses. In some cases, you may be able to receive financial assistance from the government for living expenses and tools. Since electricians usually carry their own tools, the cost of these can be quite substantial over time.

There are many advantages to an electrician apprenticeship in Queensland. For one, you can begin working and earning a living right away since you earn while you learn. For another, you will be learning a trade that is in high demand and that will promise job security for years to come.

Individuals interested in participating in the pre-apprenticeship skilling pathway can contact an approved registered training organisation delivering the training listed on the Registered training organisations approved to deliver training under the Pre-apprenticeship Skilling Pathway section.

While your wages may be low during your training, once you are licensed and experienced, you will be rewarded with a well paying career with a bright future.

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