PFC Communications & Electrical Pty Ltd is seeking a 1st Year Electrical Apprentice to join our team. PFC specialise in all facets of electrical, communications and Security including domestic, industrial and commercial - service and installation across Metropolitan Melbourne and Greater Victorian areas.
About the role
You will undertake an electrical apprenticeship over a 4-year period and complete a certificate 3 in Electrotechnology Electrician. You will be required to attend TAFE to complete ‘off the job’ training. Attendance is usually a structured release of one day per week. You will work under the supervision of an electrician where you will be taught the trade via first-hand experience.
Throughout the course of your apprenticeship some of the types of work include but are not limited to the following:
Installation of cables/wires for,
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Voice & Data
- Security CCTV
- Security Alarm and Access Control
Domestic Installation may consist of the following,
- Power Circuits
- Lighting Circuits
- Air Conditioning Units
- Fire & Smoke Alarm Circuits
- Switchboards & Control Boards
- Security CCTV
- Security Alarm and Access Control
Industrial Installation may consist of the following,
- Power Circuits
- Lighting Circuits
- Large Motor Circuits
- Switchboards
- Air Conditioning Units
- Motor Control Circuits
- Security CCTV
- Security Alarm and Access Control
Voice and Data Installations may consist of the following,
- Fibre-optic Cabling
- Structured Cabling
Take the necessary steps to apply for any applicable registrations/ licenses required to practice the trade.
Key responsibilities
- Attend TAFE as required.
- Keep up to date with units of competency. If modules are not successfully completed, you will be required to re-sit modules in your own time, and at your own cost, as soon as possible and seek assistance from teachers and industry careers consultants if needed.
- Complete e-Profiling records regularly and update weekly.
- Load / unload equipment and material.
- Pull wire and install electrical devices.
- Learn how to bend conduit and install it.
- Get material to help electricians to complete tasks.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area.
- Maintain and adhere to the policies and procedures of the company.
- Other electrical works as you progress through the course of your apprenticeship, as detailed above.
Selection Criteria
- Previous experience or exposure to electrical installation or tasks (Preferred but not essential)
- OHS White Card
- Drivers Licence
- Completed Year 12 qualifications or above
- Ability to understand electrical principles
- Demonstrated interest in the industry fundamentals
- Basic computer literacy
- Commitment to full term of the apprenticeship and study requirements
- Desire to learn and excel in a challenging and complex environment
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Commitment to safety, quality, and principles of continuous improvement
- Physically fit to perform manual duties
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
- Positive self-starter attitude
- Robust numerical and Literacy skills
- Strong ability to plan work and effective time management
- Maintain and adhere to the policies and the procedures of the company