Apprenticeships and Traineeships
As at 2007 the minerals and energy sector is the second-highest employer of trainees and apprenticeships and is the fifth largest employer overall in WA.
90% of CME members employ apprentices
65% of CME members employ trainees
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship involves full-time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time (usually four years) and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at a TAFEWA college or another registered training provider.
Some of the benefits of an apprenticeship are that you can:
- Earn a wage while you train
- Learn on-the-job skills combined with off-the-job training
- Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
- Take a valuable step towards a rewarding career path.
Follow the links to find out more about apprenticeships through the Australian Technical Colleges in the Pilbara and Perth.
What is a traineeship?
In a traineeship you also gain hands-on skills and work experience, and improve your employment prospects, while earning a wage. On successful completion you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which can lead to rewarding career options.
The difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship is that a traineeship can be either a full-time or part-time employment-based training arrangement, usually for 12 months or more, generally in a non-trade related area.
Go to the member company apprenticeship and traineeship webpages below. Other helpful websites you could try are;
- Apprenticentre
- Australian Apprenticeships Job Pathways
- Australian Apprentices
- TAFEWA
- Australian Centre for Energy and Process Training
PRODUCTION MEMBERS
OIL, GAS, PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING, AND ENERGY UTILITY
CONTRACTOR MEMBER
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Interviews with students studying a course related to the minerals and Energy industy.
Mining Engineering Student
Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting mineral resources from the earth.
Trainee Operator
Heavy machinery operators use heavy vehicles to transport goods and materials from one area to another.
Mining Engineering Student
Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting minerals from the earth.
Mining Engineering Student
Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting minerals from the earth.
Geology Student
Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge. They locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining.
Metallurgy Student
Metallurgists research, control and develop processes used in extracting metals from their ores or for refining metals. Metallurgists work at mineral processing sites and may specialise in either primary (extractive) or secondary (physical) metallurgy. Primary metallurgists are most often employed by the minerals and energy industry.
Metallurgy Student
Metallurgists research, control and develop processes used in extracting metals from their ores or for refining metals. Metallurgists work at mineral processing sites and may specialise in either primary (extractive) or secondary (physical) metallurgy. Primary metallurgists are most often employed by the minerals and energy industry.
Mining Engineering Student
Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting minerals from the earth.
Mining Engineering Student
Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting minerals from the earth.
Geology Student
Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge. They locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining.
Geology Student
Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge. They locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining.
Mining Engineering Student
Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting minerals from the earth.
Mining Engineering Student
Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting minerals from the earth.
Mining Engineering Student
Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting minerals from the earth.
