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If you want to start a career in the electrical industry, your best option is to start off with an electrical apprenticeship job. One of the first things you should do is look for an electrical apprenticeship program which will lead to an official electrician certification.
Australian Apprenticeship Centres can help advise you on the types of training required for an electrician certification, they can also provide job placement assistance. Employers needing apprentices can also benefit from their services considering that they pair companies with students looking for electrical apprenticeship.

Generally, to qualify for an electrical apprenticeship you need to have completed Year 10 (or the equivalent) and have strong maths skills. If you meet these requirements, you just need to be of legal age with a desire to learn in order to apply.

In most cases, apprenticeship programs are a combination of education and work; therefore, you can still earn a wage whilst training for your electrician certification. Training programs can also be based on competency. This means individuals who already have the necessary electrical skills and are naturally fast learners can quickly progress with their programs.

The type of apprenticeship program and an individual’s experience are just a few of the factors which determine the length of the electrical apprenticeship. The Australian government often provides financial assistance to those who undergoes training considering the financial burden entailed with apprenticeship. There are different forms of financial assistance depending on territory or state. Some provide cash assistance to purchase the necessary electrical tools for classes while others give allowance to students who are able to get electrical apprenticeship abroad.

To be able to get an electrician certification, you need to undergo a four-year training during which trade school attendance is required. At the end of the electrical apprenticeship, you will be given three examinations which you are required to pass: one theory-based test and two practical-based. Upon successfully finishing all the required tests, provided that all involved apprenticeship components are also satisfactory, you will receive Class A license.

Electrical apprenticeship duties involve electrical wiring equipment & systems installation, repair and maintenance. As an apprentice, you will work the supervision of a licensed electrician. Depending on the particular electrical field work, your apprenticeship could advance to a regular work with various duties and responsibilities. Based on your skills and performance, the company that you are training with may even hire you after you receive the electrician certification and license.

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