What is the Dual Trade Apprenticeship?
Looking for a Dual Trade Apprentice?
By becoming a host employer with Electro Careers & Apprenticeships, you gain all the benefits of an apprentice, without all the added costs, responsibilities and risks.
Recently developed in South Australia in conjunction with the state training authority, Training and Skills Commission (TASC) and the Construction Mining and Energy (CME) Industry Skills Council, this new apprenticeship will see the training of electrical and refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) delivered concurrently, which will result in a multi-skilled technician able to perform the full scope of work of both disciplines.
The qualification has been in the works for almost a decade and is intended to better align the apprentice’s learning and skills development with on-the-job experience. The dual trade pathway, which is not widely used in Australia and with a unique delivery model, would address the demand for broader skill sets in the industry providing greater efficiencies and productivity for the industry.
To develop the program, RAC and Electrical subject matter experts from both private and government South Australian RTOs mapped out the units from both qualifications, identifying those that overlapped, and then organised others into a single program, which runs for a nominal 1,540 hours, compared to the usual 1,060 hours for a single-trade qualification.
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Why become a host with Electro Careers & Apprenticeships?
We make it hassle-free!
Dedicated to the electrotechnology industry, we are committed to meeting the needs of that industry by providing the right people to fulfil the skills needs of today and for the future. We provide a quality, flexible and cost effective service that collaborates with industry to train and advance the skills of our industry sectors.
Electro Careers & Apprenticeships Host Employers simply pay a fixed charge out rate for their Apprentice – no hassles or risks for you or your business.
Plus, NECA SA/NT members receive discounted rates!
How to become a Host Employer
To become a Host Employer, your business must be a safe and supportive environment for Apprentices. Host Employers must be able to provide Apprentices with appropriate supervision and training.
To become a Host Employer with Electro Careers & Apprenticeships, simply complete the Registration form by clicking the button below.
Our charge out rates include:
- Annual Leave Days
- Sick Days
- Public Holidays
- Off-The-Job Training
- Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Fees
- Superannuation
- Workers Compensation
- Medicals Including Colour Blindness Test
- Uniforms, Tools and PPE
- Payroll, Administration and All Paperwork