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Career & Training Links

Career Information

There is a wide variety of career pathways available to practioners in the Electricity Supply industry, especially given current skills shortages. For information on specific careers and potential pathways, visit the following websites:

 

	My Future Careers events, information and initiatives relating to the ESI and related industries.
	National Training and Information Service (NTIS) Information on qualifications and careers in the Electricity Supply Industry
	EE-Oz Training Standards Career information, qualification pathways and training contacts.

 

Pre-Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Follow the links below for information about how to get a traineeship in the Electricity Supply industry:

 

	Jobs, Education and Training (JET) Search for Apprenticeship and Trainee vacancies throughout Australia.
	New Apprenticeship Centres (NAC) Search for your closest NAC and find out how to find a suitable position.
	370 degrees group View 370 degrees group information on pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and traineeships.

 

School Programs

In Victoria, there are several programs run in schools that cater for the Electricity Supply industry. For detailed information on the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and VET in Schools programs, visit the following site:

 

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) Information about both the VCAL and VET in Schools programs.

 

Training Package

For information on the ESI Training Package and the individual qualifications, visit the following sites:

 

	EE-Oz Training Standards The Training Package caretaker organisation. EE-OZ provides support materials and copies of the Training Package for purchase and are developing the new Training Packages.
	National Training and Information Service (NTIS) Search for individual competencies and detailed information about qualifications.
	Training Service Network (TSN) View Training Packages related to the ESI.

 

Registered Training Organizations

Follow the links below to view organisations in Victoria that offer qualifications for the Electricity Supply industry:

 

	Energy Training Centre - GippsTAFE Victoria's specialist ESI Training Provider.
	National Training and Information Service (NTIS) Search for RTOs that offer training to the Victorian Electricity Supply industry.
	Training.com.au View a wide range of information related to RTOs.

 

How do I get trainee?

There are a number of organisations dedicated to helping employers find appropriate trainees. These organisations also detail employer responsibilities and the benefits (financial and otherwise) of hiring a trainee:

 

	Jobs, Education and Training (JET) Advertise Trainee vacancies free-of-charge.
	Skills Victoria Information from the State Government about how to successfully employ a Trainee.
	Australian Apprenticeships Read comprehensive information from the government about how to get an apprentice
	Training.com.au Information on employer responsibilities, potential benefits and processes relating to hiring a trainee.

 

Work Experience

Participating in a work experience program can be rewarding for both potential employees and employers. There are however, a range of safety and legal responsibilities that the employer must ensure are met. The following websites provide information about how to successfully supervise work experience students and handle other related issues.

 

	Worksafe Victoria Advice from WorkSafe Victoria regarding students working in potentially dangerous jobs.
	Safe At Work Information regarding workplace hazards at work.

Employee Information

The following website may be of interest to ESI apprentices.

 

Electrical Trades Union (ETU) The ETU training page.