Details Of SA Water Apprenticeship Programme

Details Of SA Water Apprenticeship Programme 2024/2025

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At SA Water we offer apprenticeships in:

  • Electrical.
  • Mechanical engineering (fitter & turner).
  • Fabrication engineering (welder/boilermaker).

Apprenticeships may be located throughout South Australia.

How do apprenticeships work?

Apprenticeships combine practical work with structured off-job training. They give you a nationally recognised qualification. An apprenticeship program includes:

  • Paid employment for the duration of the apprenticeship.
  • A four-year contract of training approved by the Training and Skills Commission.
  • A training program delivered by a registered training organisation (e.g. TAFE).
  • Relevant costs associated with off-job training paid by SA Water.

Who can apply?

There are no restrictions on an applicant’s age regarding an apprenticeship with SA Water. A current driver’s licence is required.

How do I apply?

You can apply via our vacancies page. Please note, applications are closed for our 2024 intake.

What sort of work will I do?

The type of work you’ll do as an SA Water apprentice depends on the type of apprenticeship you have.

Electrical Apprenticeships

As an electrical apprentice, you will:

  • Build switchboards and other control systems for pumps, valves and tanks.
  • Trench and lay power cables.
  • Find faults and repair various SA Water assets.
  • Work with ultrasonic and telemetry equipment.
  • Maintain the supply of power to SA Water assets.

At TAFE you will undertake a Certificate III in ElectroTechnology. You will learn to:

  • Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrical components.
  • Lay and connect cabling.
  • Assemble and set up wired and wireless systems.
  • Assemble electronic apparatus.

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships (Fitter & Turner)

As a mechanical engineering apprentice, you will:

  • Use a range of tools and equipment, such as centre lathes, welders, guillotines, grinders and machine centres.
  • Produce, fit and assemble parts.
  • Produce sub-assemblies and components.
  • Set up and adjust metal-working equipment and raw materials.

At TAFE you will undertake a Certificate III in Engineering Trades (Mechanical). You will learn to:

  • Perform general machining.
  • Use power tools and hand-held operations.
  • Perform routine gas metal arc welding.
  • Interpret technical drawings.

Fabrication Engineering Apprenticeships

As a fabrication engineering apprentice, you will:

  • Perform welding tasks, including oxy-acetylene and arc welding.
  • Manufacture and install various SA Water assets, like pipes, solar panels, ladders and security frames.
  • Maintain major assets, such as water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Repair pipework.

At TAFE you will undertake a Certificate III in Engineering Trades (fabrication). You will learn to:

  • Carry out manual arc welding procedures.
  • Perform manual heating and cutting.
  • Carry out mechanical cutting.
  • Interpret technical drawings.