An apprenticeship is a period of time during which an apprentice is contracted to an employer to learn all about and become qualified in a particular trade. It combines practical experience in a workplace with structured off-the-job-training at a contracted training provider such as the College of Electrical Training or TAFE.

The term of an apprenticeship in the electrical industry is four years and includes off the job training.

In Western Australia apprenticeships are delivered under a competency based, flexible training system. Workplace and off-the-job training and assessment procedures have been introduced based on the skills the apprentice should acquire over the term of the apprenticeship. Off the job training is normally one day per week at a training college and the rest of the time is spent on the job.

Apprenticeships offer you the ability to earn money while you learn a qualification and build practical skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong communication skills.
• Liaise with customers, clients and management.
• Work closely with organisational teams.
• Self starter / Positive attitude.
• Have a police clearance.
• Must be fit and able to undertake manual tasks.
• Be able to pass a medical examination.
• Be able to pass a drug test.
• Must be able to pass a colour vision test.
• Have successfully completed year 10 or equivalent with good mathematics skills.