What to Expect from Apprenticeship Process & During Traineeship Process

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What to Expect from Apprenticeship Process
During Traineeship Process
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What to expect from the apprenticeship process

• What to expect during an apprenticeship
  program - a word from Nickolas Delithodoris, NECA
  Education and Careers employee
• 1) What can an apprentice expect in their first 4
  weeks on the job? An induction to the work
  environment and an overview of company
  operations. 

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• 2) Given the likely rotation amongst different
  hosts, how do you settle into a routine? Over 2
  years, Ive worked with 6 different hosts. At
  times work can run out with one host and soon
  enough youll be placed with a different host. As
  you build trust with a new host through your work
  ability, you will begin to feel comfortable and
  the host begins to trust you allowing you to work
  more independently. All bosses have a different
  level of trust and its important to impress them
  because the expectations involved can be
  different from host to host. 

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• 3) How have you found the combination of work
  and study? Each host is open about the level of
  work required and the duration of the role so
  there are no hidden secrets. Your study does not
  affect your work environment as you attend one
  day per week and its any easy task to keep
  balanced as long as you keep on top with your
  schooling. 

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• 4) What can you expect by joining NECA Education
  and Careers?
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• The level of work exposure is unbelievable.
  There is a misconception that Group Training
  apprentices are used as labour hire though the
  truth is the work is varied and challenging and
  hosts are willing to teach you. Ive been given
  advanced tasks such as fitting off switch boards
  during my second year.

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• 5) What level of support can an apprentice
  receive from an Industry Careers Consultant? An
  Industry Careers Consultant provide support from
  every angle. They are always willing to help with
  issues on or off the job. They visit frequently
  and go above and beyond their level of duty. 

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What to expect from the recruitment process - a
word from Stacey Fedden, NECA Education and
Careers Recruitment Coordinator

• 1) How should I prepare for a job
  interview? Look professional even if your
  applying for an apprenticeship. Dress for the job
  that you want, not the one that you have. If you
  feel professional those interviewing you will see
  you as professional and that is the first step.
  Go through your CV. Make sure it is as up to date
  as possible and make sure you know what you have
  written.

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• If you are questioned about your CV and you
  dont know the answer it can make you look like
  you didnt do the work that you have stated.
  Think about your skills and how they can be
  transferred into another role. Its a good way to
  sell yourself. 
• 2) How do I answer a Behavioral Based interview
  question? With honesty. BBI questions are not
  there to catch you out. They are a clever way to
  understand the way a person behaves instinctively
  in a particular instance.

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• A good technique is the STAR technique.
  Ssituation (where were you, what year it was),
  TTask (what task were you given to complete), A
  Action(what action did you specifically take to
  achieve the task), RResult (what was the
  outcome). By following these simple steps you can
  really shine in an interview. 

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• 3) Do I have to do a Pre-Apprenticeship? A
  Pre-App is the best first step towards a
  successful Apprenticeship. It is an introduction
  to the specialty field and you may find that
  after doing a pre-app the particular trade is not
  suitable to you. It can save you literally years
  of indecision. Do the pre-app, love it, get an
  apprenticeship in the trade. Dont take the
  pre-app lightly, either. Entry into an
  Apprenticeship could rely on the results and
  commitment you give to the Pre-app. Remember that
  and you cant go wrong. 

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• 4) How old do I have to be to start an
  Apprenticeship? The minimum age for acceptance
  into an apprenticeship is 15, but just remember
  that working in a trade can take you from host to
  host so you need the ability to travel. At NECA
  Education and Careers due to the travel and
  safety requirements of the electrical field, you
  need to be 18 years old. 

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• 5) What is involved in an induction? You will
  fill out employment forms to ensure that you are
  paid all of your entitlements, including super.
  You will learn the values of the company, how to
  be the best employee you can be. You will learn
  the values important to working safely on the
  job. Various people from the industry will visit
  to share with you information about the industry. 

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• You will be issued personal protective
  clothing and equipment. NECA Education and
  Careers will sell a comprehensive set of tools to
  successful applicants and instruction will be
  delivered on how to use them. Tools are repaid by
  apprentices over a period of time. It is an
  enjoyable and informative, learning experience.

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What to expect from the apprenticeship program -
a word from the NECA Education and Careers
Industry Careers Consultant

• 1) What advice could you give an apprentice
  entering the workplace?Be yourself and respect
  those you work with and your companys customers.
  An apprenticeship is about your development, so
  ensure you listen, ask questions and be positive
  in the workplace.

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• Be the best that you can be and above all
  enjoy what you do! 
• 2) How often does an Industry Careers Consultant
  visit? We visit the workplace every 3 months.
  The aim of the visit is to have a chat and
  discuss your development both on the job and off
  the job in conjunction with your
  supervisor/manager. It is important that as a
  developing professional you are open, honest and
  contribute to the conversation. 

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• 3) What do your clients/host employers look for
  in an apprentice? They want a helper, someone
  with a can-do attitude. Dont worry if you have
  limited skills, your apprenticeship training will
  provide you the support you need.
• 4) If an apprentice has an issue in the
  workplace, what can they do about it? It is
  always advisable that you speak with your
  supervisor/manager about the issue and aim to
  resolve it sooner rather than later. Letting it
  sit without any action can perhaps make it worse.

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• If you are not comfortable in talking to a
  representative in your workplace, contact your
  Industry Careers Consultant at NECA Education and
  Careers who will meet with you in person, and
  talk through your issue and aim to resolve it
  asap in the strictest of confidence. Even just
  talking about an issue can improve your situation.

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• 5) What will an individual gain from completing
  an apprenticeship? Upon completion, you will
  have your A-Grade licence qualification provided
  you keep up with your schooling, profiling and
  pass all external exams. You will also have
  valuable hands-on knowledge having worked in your
  field for 4 years. 

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What to expect during the traineeship process

• What to expect during a traineeship - a
  word from Pierre Chedraoui, NECA Education
  and Careers employee
• 1) What can a trainee expect in their first 4
  weeks on the job?
• You will be inducted, taken around your
  workplace and introduced to your co-workers. You
  will most probably be assigned to a staff member
  or mentor, where you will follow and assist them
  in their tasks.

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• Do not think you will be expected to know
  your job back to front in the first one, two or
  four months. Remember the emotions you feel such
  as nervousness and shyness are normal and no
  matter what age you are, they will always be
  there when you commence something new.

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• 2) How long did it take to find your perfect job?
• It can take a while to figure it out but it
  might be one where you can mix your personal
  interests and work requirements together. Most
  importantly you have to thoroughly understand the
  basic requirements of your job before you can
  progress. Once you understand the exact
  expectations of your employer, you begin to think
  about how you could mix your hobbies/passion in
  and create a benefit for the business. This might
  take you anywhere from six to twelve months to
  master.

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• 3) How have you found the combination of
  workplace learning and study?
• Having completed a Certificate III,
  Certificate IV, CCNA and Diploma, you come across
  many tasks at your workplace where you are
  required to do things that have been covered in
  study. Examples which are specific to my role are
  management and leading of projects, configuring
  networks and devices, installation of complex
  applications, etc. Without my studies, I would
  not have known how to correctly complete these
  tasks and most probably would not have been given
  the opportunity to complete them.

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• 4) Did you always want to enter the workplace
  upon completing school?
• I was unsure of what I wanted to do, but
  knew what I didnt want to study study study!
  Obtaining a qualification (as they qualify and
  educate you) was one thing, but to get into a
  career path with a combination of study and
  practice was another thing and the traineeship
  fulfilled all these requirements. 

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• 5) Did you have other career paths you were
  considering?
• Being unsure of exactly what you want to do
  is a common feeling for all, but narrowing down
  the field can certainly help e.g. Information
  Technology. The great thing about the course I
  chose (IT Traineeship), was it would benefit me
  no matter what career path I took as all the
  subjects studied and the work I completed are
  common within many businesses today. Doing the
  Traineeship also allowed me to discover what I
  wanted to ultimately aim for in my career, and
  that is direction and leading whether it be in
  I.T. or not.

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• 6) Finally, what advise could you give to
  individuals wanting to pursue a traineeship?
• Go for it! If youre like me and are a
  hands on person where learning through practice
  as opposed to theory, its perfect. You will
  definitely have a clearer understanding of your
  likes and dislikes in the workplace and what you
  would like to pursue in your future. Remember as
  you obtain qualifications and experience, no time
  is wasted in working towards your career goal!

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• What to expect from the recruitment
  process - a word from Stacey Fedden, NECA
  Education and Careers Recruitment Coordinator
• 1) How should I prepare for a job interview?Look
  professional. This goes even if you are applying
  to be a Sparky.  Dress for the job that you want,
  not the one that you have. If you feel
  professional those interviewing you will see you
  as professional and that is the first step.

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• Go through your CV.  Make sure it is as up
  to date as possible and make sure you know what
  you have written.  If you are questioned about
  your CV and you dont know the answer it can make
  you look like you didnt do the work that you
  have stated.  Think about your skills and how
  they can be transferred into another role.  Its
  a good way to sell yourself.

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• 2) How do I answer a Behavioral Based interview
  question?With honesty.  BBI questions are not
  there to catch you out.  They are a clever way to
  understand the way a person behaves instinctively
  in a particular instance.  A good technique is
  the STAR technique.  Ssituation (where were you,
  what year it was), TTask (what task were you
  given to complete), A Action(what action did you
  specifically take to achieve the task), RResult
  (what was the outcome).  By following these
  simple steps you can really shine in an
  interview.

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• 3) What happens if I am unsuccessful for a
  role?You will be sent an unsuccessful
  notification via email if you dont get into an
  interview and be notified by phone if you do make
  it to an interview.  This does not mean that you
  are unsuccessful in general, just for that role.
• 4) I didnt finish Yr 12.  Can I still do a
  Traineeship?If you didnt finish Yr 12 then a
  traineeship is probably perfect for you. 

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• The traineeship helps you to develop skills
  that you may not have learned in the last year of
  school. It gives you hands on experience and a
  qualification all at the same time.
• 5) What is involved in an induction?You will
  fill out employment forms to ensure that your
  pay, annual leave and other entitlements are
  correctly processed. You will be introduced to
  the people you will be involved with while doing
  your traineeship through NECA Education and
  Careers.

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• The induction will also cover OHS aspects of
  working in your particular job environment.
• What to expect from the traineeship program - a
  word from NECA Education and Careers Industry
  Careers Consultant
• 1) What advice could you give a trainee entering
  the workplace?Be yourself and respect those you
  work with, and your companys customers.

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•   A traineeship is about your development, so
  ensure you listen, ask questions and be positive
  in the workplace.
• 2) How often does an Industry Careers Consultants
  visit?We visit the workplace every 3 months. The
  aim of the visit is to have a chat and discuss
  your development both on and off the job with
  your supervisor/manager. It is important that as
  a developing professional you are open, honest
  and contribute to the conversation.

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• 3) What do your clients/host employers look for
  in a trainee?Companies are recruiting trainees
  for their long term business needs. They see that
  offering traineeships is a great way to bring in
  fresh and exciting talent. However, they are
  selective. They look for a positive attitude at
  work and towards life, a willingness to learn,
  career ambition and being able to work in and
  contribute to a team.

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• 4) If a trainee has an issue in the workplace,
  what can they do about it?We will encourage you
  to speak with your supervisor/manager about the
  issue and aim to resolve it sooner rather than
  later. Doing nothing about the issue can
  potentially make it worse. If you are not
  comfortable with talking to a representative in
  your workplace, contact your Industry Careers
  Consultant at NECA Education and Careers. They
  will meet with you in person, and talk through
  your issue and aim to resolve it ASAP, in the
  strictest of confidence. Even just talking about
  an issue can improve your situation.

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• 5) What will an individual gain from completing a
  traineeship?When you complete your traineeship,
  you will have (on average) 12 months of full-time
  workplace experience, PLUS a nationally
  recognised qualification at Certificate III or IV
  level. In a sense, excellent workplace skills and
  a qualification to back it up. This will enable
  you to take on extra responsibilities in the
  company, or if you are seeking a career move, you
  will have the experience to apply for that next
  role you are ready for!

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• Many employers seek workplace skills and
  qualifications, and you will have both. On top of
  your qualification you will have workplace
  experience which teaches you so much more, i.e.
  organization, team work, meeting deadlines,
  working under pressure. Upon completion, you are
  a star professional!

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