Electrical Apprenticeships Perth

Train your apprentice with Western Australia’s leading electrical training provider.

Whether you’ve just hired an electrical apprentice or are preparing to take one on, there are a few steps that must be completed before the apprenticeship can officially begin. One of the most important of these is nominating CET as the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) on the training contract. The State Training Authority cannot approve the apprenticeship until an off-the-job training provider is chosen, which means selecting CET is a key step in getting your apprentice registered and ready to start.

An electrical apprenticeship has two components:

On-the-job training – provided by you as the employer
Off-the-job theoretical and practical training – delivered by CET

CET offers nationally endorsed qualifications in Electrotechnology (UEE30820) and Electrical Fitting (UEE33020), ensuring apprentices gain the knowledge, safety skills and technical foundations required for the off-the-job component of their training.

We support employers across Perth by delivering high-quality, industry-aligned training so your apprentice returns to site confident, capable and work-ready.

Why Choose CET As Your Apprentice Training Provider

CET is Western Australia’s preferred choice for employers searching for apprentice training providers, RTO apprenticeship options.

What sets CET apart:

Industry-experienced trainers who understand real job-site requirements
Practical, hands-on delivery aligned to WA industry standards
Flexible training schedules for metro employers
Joondalup and Jandakot campuses for easy travel
Dedicated support for apprentice onboarding, progression, and training plans
Quality assurance + compliance under the 2025 RTO Standards

Employers choose CET because apprentices gain the skills, safety habits and attitude needed to perform well on-site.

Ready to Partner with CET and Train Future Industry Leaders?

Speak with our employer engagement team to get started.

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What is Off-The-Job Training?

Off-the-job training is the structured learning an apprentice completes through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), separate from their day-to-day work on site. It covers the essential theory, safety knowledge and practical skills apprentices must learn in a training environment to meet WA electrical licensing and competency requirements. This training is mandatory for all electrical apprentices and works alongside on-the-job experience to build a fully qualified tradesperson.

How It Works: Training an Apprentice Through CET

Maybe your business is growing, your team is stretched, or your licensed electricians are spending too much time on basic tasks. At some point, most electrical contractors reach the same conclusion: “It’s time to bring on an apprentice.”

Here’s what to expect:

1. Gather the Information You Need

Employers usually begin by exploring what it means to take on an apprentice:

Talking to colleagues or other contractors,
checking award wages, supervision requirements and legal obligations,
and deciding whether to hire directly or work with a Group Training Organisation such as Electrical Group Training (EGT).

This stage can feel a little overwhelming - unless you’re an ECA WA Business Member, in which case you already have the support, templates, guidance and a tidy 5% discount on EGT apprentice charge-out rates. Lucky you.

2. Contact an AASN Provider

Your next step is to reach out to an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider (e.g., MEGT, AMA).

They help you with:

Setting up the training contract,
confirming eligibility,
explaining employer obligations,
and advising on incentives or subsidies.

The AASN will ask you to nominate a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), such as CET, for the apprentice’s off-the-job training.

3. Find and Select Your Apprentice

You may already have the right candidate in mind - a pre-apprentice you’ve trialled onsite, someone recommended to you, or a job applicant who fits your business.

Once you’ve chosen your apprentice, the formal process begins.

4. Nominate Your Training Provider (CET)

Before the apprenticeship can officially start, you must nominate an off-the-job training provider on the training contract.

This step matters because training places can be competitive. TAFE courses often fill quickly, and availability may delay the start date.

Most WA electrical employers choose CET because of our:

strong industry reputation,
compliance-focused training,
experienced trainers,
and capacity to take new apprentices year-round.

CET is the largest single provider of electrical apprenticeship training in Australia, with over 2,000 apprentices enrolled in 2025.

5. Finalise the Training Contract

Once you nominate CET:

the AASN adds CET to the training contract,
submits it to the State Training Authority,
and once approved, the apprenticeship officially begins.

6. CET Enrols the Apprentice and Sets Up Training

After the contract is approved, CET takes over the training process. We:

Enrol the apprentice,
develop their individual training plan,
schedule block release for off-the-job training,
provide campus induction and safety information,
and ensure communication lines are open between CET, the apprentice and the employer.

With training confirmed and scheduled, you know your apprentice’s pathway is fully organised.

7. The Apprentice Begins Work On-Site

With CET managing the off-the-job component and the training contract approved, your apprentice can now safely begin their on-the-job employment with you.

Government Incentives for Training an Electrical Apprentice

Many WA employers can access financial support when hiring and training an apprentice. Incentives may include:

Federal government employer incentives (varies by business eligibility)
Construction Training Fund (CTF) subsidies
State-based support for priority trades

CET can help point you in the right direction, or you can speak with your AASN provider to check what your business qualifies for.

Discover the full list of incentives and support here.

Not an Employer? Want to Become an Apprentice?

If you’re interested in starting an electrical apprenticeship yourself, here’s how it works:

Find a business willing to hire you as their apprentice (Employers must sign the training contract.)
Your employer must register the apprenticeship with an AASN.
Once the contract is approved, your employer selects CET as your training provider.

If you are not yet employed, you may want to complete a CET Pre-Apprenticeship (Cert II in Electrotechnology) to gain skills, a White Card, and real work experience with host employers.