Engineering Apprenticeships

Engineering Apprenticeships Programs & Requirements

Skills

• Problem solving abilities
• Team work
• Ability to work independently
• Strong in science, mathematics and technical work
• Good eye sight
• Physically fit

Personalities Suited to the Job

Engineering apprenticeships require you to be able to work well with a team, be cooperative, work well with your hands, and have patience and enthusiasm. As well, you should be keen on all technical devices and innovations.

Engineering Apprenticeships for School Leavers

You are able to begin an engineering apprenticeship after the completion of year 10. This is especially a good idea for those who are more eager to work with your hands and use your science and math skills to develop, build, and construct rather than sitting in a classroom.

Engineering Apprenticeships for Adults

Adults are eligible and encouraged to pursue engineering apprenticeships and are frequently hired as engineering apprentices.

Engineering Apprenticeship Wages

This is the highest paid apprenticeship and can lead to very successful, profitable careers.

Starting Wage

Starting out you can expect to earn around $259 to $395 per week. This will increase each year throughout your apprenticeship as you become more qualified and skilled. Please note that these figures can vary and the salary for all engineering apprenticeships is determined according to the relevant industry award. You can find the award for the apprenticeship you’re interested in by clicking here.

Future Earning Potential

Once qualified and following completion of your engineering apprenticeship, you can look forward to earning anywhere up to a massive $112,006 per year.

Engineering Apprenticeship Jobs

Vacancies

There are a vast number of areas that aspiring engineering apprentices can pursue including mechanical, civil, automotive, industrial, and environmental engineering, just to name a few. Within these areas are also many specific jobs that you can pursue depending on your area of speciality or interest.

Most jobs are in the building and construction, manufacturing, mining, energy and water supply industries.

So click here to view all of apprenticepowers listings and kick start your career.