About BHP At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.
With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive workplace with extraordinary career opportunities.
Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the opportunity You will be paid while you train at FutureFit Academy and become a qualified tradesperson at BHP.
These are permanent opportunities, and once successfully completing your studies, you will continue your employment with BHP based at one of our mine sites.
The Perth academy is currently offering Apprenticeships in Fabrication to commence in March ****.
As a Fabrication Apprentice, you will learn in the classroom and practise your skills in a workshop.
You will learn how to read technical drawings, measure and mark metal, cut and shape metal, and join metal parts to make or repair equipment and structures.
You will learn to use tools and equipment such as welders, grinders, drills and oxy-acetylene torches.
This is practical, hands-on work.
At times, the workshop may be hot, noisy and physically demanding.
The work can involve heat, sparks, bright welding light, hot metal and welding fumes.
You will need to follow safety procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection,



a welding helmet and respiratory protection where required.
Apprentices complete a 2 year training program in Perth, upon successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM*****) qualification and commence work at one of our mine sites.
All training is undertaken at our training academy in Perth .
While training you will be working a 7 Days / 7 Off / 7 Nights / 7 Off roster on 10.5 hour shifts.
If you're not familiar with the trade and it's duties on a mine site, we recommend you conduct your own research prior to applying.
Please note this is not a FIFO position and you will need your own transport to and from the Academy.
About you We're looking for people from a broad range of backgrounds.
Previous maintenance training is not necessary however you will have a genuine interest in fixing, repairing or tinkering.
Ideally you will have proven examples of performing hands on practical work (through a hobby, or previous work experience) and a desire to learn more.
As these training programs contain fast-tracked learning, you will need to commit to attendance and have a personal situation and/or support network that will allow you to live local to the FutureFit Academy and work your training roster.
Be prepared to miss important events to stay on track with your training To set you up for success, you will need: A high commitment to safety and following safety procedures An interest in problem solving, fixing things and working with your hands A strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills Motivation to achieve goals

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