Electrician (General)

Variety is at the heart of this career. From the size of the organisation, the type of work undertaken, to where the workplace is – this is a career where the skills you learn can take you anywhere you want.

Electrician is on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) – this means there is a shortfall in supply of employees, and Electricians are in demand in Australia.

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Intake Dates

• Monthly intakes

Locations

• Sydney

Cost

• From $10,000 per year

Job Opportunities

Careers and graduate outcomes

Qualified electricians are sought after in a range of industries operating in manufacturing, construction, and mechanical trades. Career options can include working at factories that make or repair electrical machinery and equipment, dockyards, government departments, and as an electrical contractor supplying, installing, and servicing electrical equipment in residential and commercial environments.

Building & Construction trade Industry trade pathway:

Step 2

After studying the two-year training package, provided you have undertaken 360 hours of work in an Australian workplace or vocational placement during your studies, you may be eligible to apply for the 485 Graduate Visa. This is a temporary work visa that allows you to live and work in Australia after graduation for up to 18 months.

Step 4

After you have completed the Job Ready Program you will receive a positive skills assessment as an Electrician (General). This means you may be eligible to apply for permanent work visas such as General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189 or 190), or 491. This will also make you eligible for employer sponsorship as you would have satisfied the two-year work experience criteria for a Temporary Short Skilled Subclass 482 Visa.

Do you want to extend your stay in Australia? Choose a course that trains you for a position on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).