Apprenticeships

As an electrical apprentice, you will:

• Build switchboards and other control systems for pumps, valves and tanks
• Trench and lay power cables
• Find faults and repair various parts of our network and infrastructure
• Work with ultrasonic and telemetry equipment
• Maintain the supply of power to  our network and infrastructure

At TAFE you will undertake a Certificate III in ElectroTechnology, learning to:

• Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrical components
• Lay and connect cabling
• Assemble and set up wired and wireless systems
• Assemble electronic apparatus

As a mechanical engineering apprentice, you will:

• Use a range of tools and equipment, such as centre lathes, welders, guillotines, grinders and machine centres
• Produce, fit and assemble parts
• Produce sub-assemblies and components
• Set up and adjust metal-working equipment and raw materials

At TAFE you will undertake a Certificate III in Engineering Trades (Mechanical), learning to:

• Perform general machining
• Use power tools and hand-held operations
• Perform routine gas metal arc welding
• Interpret technical drawings

As a fabrication engineering apprentice, you will:

• Perform welding tasks, including oxy-acetylene and arc welding
• Manufacture and install various SA Water assets, like pipes, solar panels, ladders and security frames
• Maintain major assets, such as water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Repair pipework

At TAFE you will undertake a Certificate III in Engineering Trades (fabrication), learning to:

• Carry out manual arc welding procedures
• Perform manual heating and cutting
• Carry out mechanical cutting
• Interpret technical drawings