Electrical tradesperson
Bailey's Electrical & Automation

Would you like to commence an exciting career in Electrotechnology as an Electrician in a School Based Apprenticeship (SBAT)?

Bailey Electrical & Automation have a great opportunity for a student who is career focused on Electrical.

This is an ideal placement for a VCE VET student enrolled in a VET Electrotechnology (Career Start) subject to gain part time employment whilst studying a secondary school program.

If you are interested in applying for this SBAT opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer, Careers, VET or VCE-VM Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The SBAT will gain a broad range of skills as a Electrical Apprentice.

These include skills such as:
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Hygiene.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The SBAT may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their training they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in a Building and Construction environment in Electrical work.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As an SBAT Electrician you will assist with the select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain of a wide range electrical systems and equipment in building and premises.

The SBAT Electrician will undertake the following tasks and duties.
• Assist Qualified Electricians and participate in electrical work activities including
electrical installation, required tests and checks.
• Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace to work safely in the construction industry.
• Organise work equipment and job supplies each day for work.
• Follow job instructions, including verbal instruction.
• Solve problems in dc circuits.
• Use of routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment.
• Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment.
• Read and interpret routine information on job instructions.
• Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector.
• Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities.
• Assemble electronic components.
• Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment.
• Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications.
• Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components.
• Perform manual handling duties as instructed.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.
• Pack down of work equipment and job supplies after work each day.

The SBAT will be encouraged to participate in internal and external training programs in addition to further industry training as outlined by the requirements of the qualifications training program.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Electrotechnology who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SBAT placement to develop skills learned from their VET subject relating to Electrotechnology.
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Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in Electrotechnology as an SBAT and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

Student Responsibility to;
Carry a Victorian Construction Induction Card (White Card), please note: obtaining the White Card is required prior to attending the work placement.

SBAT EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DETAILS:
The minimum number of employment and training hours is 13 hours per week
These hours may be averaged over three periods of four months in each year of the training contract. At least one day during the normal school week must be timetabled to be spent on the job or in training.

Dress Requirements

The SBAT will be required to present in the following work attire to industry standard for electrical work.
• Work boots.
• Work pants.
• Hi Visual work shirt long sleeve.
• Wide brim hat.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the SBAT, will be supplied by the Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, the SBAT is to check public transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• UEE30820 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician