Telecommunications Trades Traineeship
About the company
Golden West Group Training Scheme Inc was founded on 21st September 1988. Our success over the past 30 years is being able to say we have supported more than 3,000 apprentices and trainees to complete their trade. While the years have passed and Golden West has seen many changes including changes to our name — our focus and vision remains the same. To grow and sustain apprenticeships in Queensland. We are committed to connecting talented apprentices and trainees with local employers and providing a dedicated and personal service to support the apprenticeship process from commencement to completion. We are helping to change lives, create careers and build sustainable communities.
About the job
The purpose of this Telecommunications Trades Traineeship in Roma is to provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.
About you
- A willingness to develop skills and knowledge. - The ability to listen, follow instructions and ask for assistance when required. - The desire to make a positive contribution to the workplace by being punctual, showing interest and adhering to the relevant workplace policies and procedures. - The ability to act responsibly and safely in the workplace. - The ability to develop effective working relationships both in the workplace as well as with Golden West Apprenticeships team members. - The ability to complete timesheets correctly and on-time.
What to expect
Telecommunications Trades Specialists install, maintain and repair data transmission equipment, aerial lines, conduits, cables, radio antennae and telecommunications equipment and appliances. Day-to-day tasks may include: - examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed - locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment - attaching wires and cables to appliances - adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments - installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission - joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic - erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae - installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones
