The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) is coordinating the re‑engagement of apprentices and trainees who have recently lost their job with potential employers. Dean Sweeney, a 2nd Year Apprentice Electrician unfortunately had to be let-go by his previous small business employer in late May due to COVID impacting the business. Dean found out about the…
The Federal Government have announced they are committed to getting people into jobs and ensuring that Australians have the right skills for the jobs of the future. They have prioritised skills development as part of their Jobmaker Plan. The Government have recognised that apprenticeships are a key pathway into the workforce. Read the Press Release: Budget…
NECA External Students Looking for an alternative to TAFE for your apprentices? NECA Training is delivering the Certificate III in Electrotechnology to apprentice electricians from our Centres of Excellence in Sydney and the ACT. We have space for a small number of directly employed new apprentices to join NECA’s own first year apprentices in…
NECA Training & Apprenticeships is continuing to monitor and respond to the information being provided by the national and local Authorities in regard to COVID-19. Advice for hosts Our goal is to protect the health of our apprentices, your team and our own team during this challenging period. Where it is within the Authorities’…
To be an electrician requires you have to be able to make calculations relating to electrical design. It is important to have a good understanding of sums, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Working with Electrical can be hazardous when miscalculations occur. Geometry comes into play when calculating cross sectional areas of cables and algebra is…