"My apprenticeship with EGT has been great.  I've been lucky to have really good placements and have worked in a range of different places and fields. 

 My Field Officers have all looked after me and have been there for me whenever I've needed it.  I particularly appreciated Charlie's support when he nominated me for the 2010 NECA WA Commercial/Domestic Award, which I subsequently won. 

It was fantastic opportunity and wasn't something I would have applied for without his encouragement.  My apprenticeship has been a good experience and I would recommend EGT to those considering an electrical career.

Paul Solarz

13/12/2010

2010 Winner of the NECA WA Commercial/Domestic Award 

"EGT have provided me with some excellent opportunities that I would not have been presented with had I been directly indentured.   EGT have arranged most of my job placements and I’ve always had the option to rotate to another placement if I’ve wanted to move on and do something different. With such a large industry and so many avenues this provided me with a broad range of training and experience. They’ve provided support through via their Field Officers, who have kept track of my apprenticeship and have always been there to talk to if I’ve needed it.  

EGT have a strong focus on training and work safety and they consistently monitored my college results to make sure everything was on track. They have also given me the chance to do additional training so that I can improve my skills and knowledge base.

My apprenticeship with EGT has gone very smoothly and has given me a chance to get solid skills and experience in the ever-expanding electrical industry."

 Matthew Bamborough
13/9/10

2008 Second Year EGT Apprentice of the Year Bronze Medallist
2009 second year EGT Apprentice of the Year Gold medallist
2010 won the NECA WA Industrial Award
2010 Runner up in Energy Safety Awards
2010 Today’s Skills Tomorrow Leaders Conference
GTA WA Apprentice of the Year 2010

"I joined Electrical Group Training as a mature age apprentice through the Army Reserve Traineeship and Apprenticeship Program (ARTAP). I have enjoyed my apprenticeship and appreciate the opportunity to develop valuable and enduring skills in a trade that offers such a variety of specialty and skill areas.

EGT has provided lots of opportunities to work in across different parts of the industry and that range of experience has given me a better idea of what I want to do and where I want to go; I’ve had the chance to gain commercial, industrial and mining experience, which has been great. EGT have also offered assistance through access to additional training such as EWP, PLC, solar and instrumentation, which has given me extra skills and qualifications.

EGT’s focus on its apprentices and specialisation in the electrical industry gives it the capacity to really look after their apprentices, give good placements and maintain high OSH standards.  As apprentices we have our own Field Officer, and I’ve appreciated that I’ve been able to call him whenever I’ve had any issues or concerns.

Overall EGT provide a really high level of support as well as a broad range of opportunities that have helped me make the most of my apprenticeship and set me up for where I want to go."

Emma Potter
13/9/10

2010 Finalist for WA Apprentice of the Year Award in the State Training Awards
2010 EnergySafety OHS award
2010 Today’s Skills Tomorrow Leaders Conference
Gold medal winner for EGT for her 2nd and 3rd year

"I’ve really enjoyed my apprenticeship with EGT.  I’ve been working with the same host employer since I started and it’s gone very well.  I’ve now finished all my TAFE work and am focussing on completing the final stage of my apprenticeship.    
Although I’ve only had 1 host employer, knowing that EGT have had the flexibility to move me around to different placements if I needed has been reassuring.  I’ve been lucky with the placement and experience that I’ve received as it has provided me with great all round knowledge of the electrical industry.  I have found having a field officer checking up on me regularly throughout my apprenticeship has been extremely helpful, whether it was providing me with the required PPE equipment or encouraging me to nominate for several apprentice awards.   
EGT have provided me with a range of opportunities that I wouldn’t have had elsewhere, for example the chance to apply for industry awards such the NECA awards and the GTA WA awards.   It’s been a great experience to be involved in that process and I would recommend anyone thinking of becoming and electrician to apply through EGT.  
My apprenticeship has all been good and has set me up for a great career."

Tom Peckitt
13/9/10

2010 Finalist GTAWA awards
2010 NECA Awards Finalist