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What is the starting salary?
If successful, you will sign a four year training contract administered by the Department of Education and Training which will incorporate “on the job” training as well as “off the job learning”.
TransGrid provides competitive salaries, excellent and flexible conditions of employment even study assistance.
Apprentice conditions of employment are covered by the terms and conditions of TransGrid’s Employee Agreement 2008.
The commencing salary in 2010 is $34,000 p.a. plus employer superannuation contributions. Each year this salary will increase if you meet the training requirements in the organisation and associated training. In order to achieve your annual pay increase, practical and academic learning must be achieved.
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What qualifications do I need?
You must be currently completing, or have recently completed Year 10, 11 or 12 (or equivalent) and must have or be willing to obtain a driver’s licence.
Most successful candidates have good grades in Maths, Vocabulary and Science.
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Can I apply if I am not an Australian Citizen?
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is a condition of employment. Evidence will be required to be provided prior to any offer of employment.
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What if I finished my schooling some years ago?
TransGrid does not discriminate on the basis of age; recruitment is on the basis of merit. TransGrid is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants for vacant positions are considered equally, regardless of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, homosexuality, disability, transgender and carer’s responsibility.
Apprentices are usually current or recent school leavers.
Where you have finished your secondary education some time ago and have substantial work experience, you may prefer to apply for other positions advertised by TransGrid.
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Why must I have a medical check?
Applicants may need to undergo a medical examination as part of the selection process as a medical clearance is a standard condition of employment in TransGrid.
The medical is designed to ensure that you are fit to work in the apprenticeship. An invitation for a medical examination does not necessarily mean you have been selected for the position.
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Why do I need to have a Criminal Record Check?
Applicants over sixteen years of age will be subject to a Criminal Record Check through the NSW Police Department. The criminal record is designed to ensure that you are fit to work in the organisation. All enquiries are strictly confidential and details of any criminal record will be destroyed after use.
Applicants may discuss these conditions with TransGrid if desired.
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What happens if I am offered employment?
You will need to produce proof of relevant qualifications as well as proof of permanent residency status or Australian Citizenship.
You will be on probation for a minimum period of 3 months or until such time as the appointment is confirmed.
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Where will I be working?
You will be working at the apprenticeship location as advertised, with the exception of periods when you may be required to train or work away at other sites.
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What type of work will I do?
You will learn skills and gain training and experience in your specific Apprentice Discipline.
- Electrical – learn to install, maintain and commission high voltage and low voltage equipment. You will also learn how to perform fault finding tasks.
- Communications – learn to install, maintain and fault find communications systems and equipment that comprise the TransGrid communications network.
- Transmission Lines – learn how to maintain transmission lines at a voltage range of 132kV to 500kV. You will use different techniques involving dead line work and live line work. All work is primarily based outdoors (in remote locations) with some work in high voltage substations.
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What type of training will I receive?
Your training will include on the job training in TransGrid and off the job learning related to the trade chosen.
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What are the career opportunities?
At the end of your apprenticeship, you become a fully qualified Tradesperson and you may elect to apply for vacant Tradespersons positions in the organisation or other career options after completion of Apprenticeship.
Later, with experience as a tradesperson, applicants who have completed further study may apply for positions in higher-grade technical fields, resulting in higher salary and more responsibilities.
In 2006, TransGrid commenced the Managing Director's Scholarship Program which is offered to fourth year apprentices. Under this program, apprentices who have excelled at their trade and additional duties may be sponsored through a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree with further career opportunities on completion.
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