Apprenticeships
Gain trade qualifications from diverse learning environments offered in the Western Power apprenticeship program.
FAQs
Each registered apprenticeship is for a set period of four years.
During the four years of your apprenticeship you will undertake regular off the job training learning the trade skills you require. Back in the workplace you will be guided and mentored by qualified and experienced colleagues to apply these skills while working on the Western Power network.
To be a successful candidate, Western Power requires you to:
- Be physically fit and carry the ability to lift heavy equipment
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
- Be willing to/have obtained a range of high-risk licensing
- Be willing to/have obtained a “C” class drivers license
- Be willing to work shift consisting of a 75-hour fortnight (overtime may be applicable, roster days off applicable)
- Be willing to work and travel in remote locations pending on your work rotations, including travelling to attend TAFE and external training courses
- Have completed either Year 11 or Year 12 secondary education with English and Mathematics skills (depending on your apprenticeship)
- The ability to interpret complex instructions, designs and diagrams
- The ability to operate large equipment such as elevated work platforms and hydraulic drills
A Certificate II in Electrotechnology for our electrical apprenticeships and a Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology for our mechanical apprenticeship, whilst not a pre‐requisite is looked upon favourably. Depending on the apprenticeship you will also need to have completed either year 11 or 12 secondary education with English and strong Mathematics.
Yes. We look for people for our metro and regional depots. See all our regional depots below.
This apprenticeship is a fixed term contract for four years. Once and apprentice has completed their qualification and deemed competent they will be offered a full-time position in a trade-qualified role.
If you have read all the information provided on our website and your question has not been answered, please contact our recruitment team. Please note that applications to this email address will not be accepted.