If you are seeking a rewarding career, apprenticeship or traineeship – lets connect. We deliver a range of apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities for career seekers in a genuinely caring, holistic training and employment environment to ensure trainees receive amazing development experiences. By working with a range of carefully selected ‘host’ employers within medium to high risk industries such as Construction and Engineering, Oil & Gas Mining, Transport and Logistics across a range of skills from Business to a particular trade skill we are bound to help you find your career path.
As we are also a Registered Training Organisation, we include in our support amazing mentors and free access to our training and more!
An initial chat to explore your aspirations, how we can help you get the job and career you want.
Anyone – of working age – can take up an apprenticeship or traineeship. The goal of ourselves is to support those seeking employment within either a particular skill or range of skills within an industry or career area. Pathways vary and as we at Harness are a nationally recognised ‘Group Training Organisation’ , we have a dedicated team of trainers, mentors that help you explore all your options and make the decisions right for you.
Your first step is to touch base for a confidential conversation and explore your areas of interest, what you are good at. Our support and service is about your career success so building a relationship with you enables us to tailor our on-going support for you and find you the perfect fit for your future both in terms of employer and role. We are not interested in ‘quick wins’ but ‘long term wins’. This is shown as ‘The Sweet Spot” in the image below. So don’t hesitate, contact us today HERE
Qualifications and pathways include, but are not limited to, roles that you might consider medium to high risk roles/industry focused. They include jobs or skills where higher incomes can be expected as well as having some particular requirements around training and safety. Qualifications vary from Cert II through to Diploma level.
Not all opportunities are advertised because Harness provides a highly personalised approach to each individual apprentice or potential trainee in relation to matching with the right type of host employer, the unique support infrastructure and qualification pathway. There is no ‘one size fits all’. We encourage you to connect and discuss your areas of interest. Submit an Expression of Interest HERE
Traineeships generally take a year. They provide an opportunity to explore different employment and role pathways and are a great way to work out what you want to do as a longer term career.
Apprenticeships generally take longer than a year – and may vary depending on the trade / type of apprenticeship you are undertaking
An apprenticeship is essentially a structured training and work arrangement of multiple years – eg up to 4 years. It is delivered by organisations, such as ourselves, who can provide both practical experience, educational development in a way that is nationally recognised and structured to help you achieve the skills, knowledge and experience necessary for your chosen career. As an apprentice, you are employed by us, with a proper employment contract and associated terms and conditions such as annual leave etc.
Also, as an alternative, we have a traineeship which is more a ‘try before you commit’ arrangement where a range of experiences are provided over a year. The process of which helps you narrow down your preferred career direction – and from this, you can then move forwards into the right apprenticeship or even job for you. It is a process that is not one you do in isolation, but one that is fully supported by our dedicated team.
Apprenticeships and traineeships are usually paid positions – varying based on the specifics of the program or pathway. You are essentially paid to learn a new skill. The terms and conditions of employment vary according to age, experience. If your traineeship or apprenticeship is school-based then terms and conditions may vary markedly with someone who is working full time towards a higher qualification
School Students – usually in years 10, 11 and 12 are able to participate in either school-based apprenticeships and traineeships OR part time out of school hours apprenticeships and traineeships. Either way you can combine with also working towards your QCE while also working towards a recognised qualification.
You can see more information about eligibilty on the government website: https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/apprentices/getting-started/eligibility-requirements
Above all else, apprentices and trainees should fully commit themselves to the apprenticeship or traineeship. This includes being positive, proactive, willing to learn and keen to fulfil the responsibilities assigned as well as being committed to being an active and engaged learner in both the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification/course. A positive attitude really helps you stand out and with a good attitude you can learn anything. Not every stage of an apprenticeship or traineeship is easy. Being able to push yourself to succeed and relish doing new things helps you build a reputation as a ‘can do’ person and one who will be sought out for employment opportunities.
If you successfully complete a traineeship with Harness, you are likely to secure an Apprenticeship. Organisations we work with are interested in employing the best candidates – and if, through your trainee placement, you demonstrate your willingness and positivity – chances are they will be very interested to employ you for a full apprenticeship. If you have worked well during your apprenticeship, chances are your on-going employment prospects will be looking very strong indeed.
Skills Support for Individuals, Published by Australian Government – https://www.dese.gov.au/skills-support-individuals/apprenticeships-and-traineeships
Information for Apprentices – https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/apprentices
Ganeral Information – Australian Apprenticeship Pathways https://www.aapathways.com.au/
Harness Energy, as a niche company, has a dedicated team with over six people (including Jesse, Shari, Tommy and General Manager Christopher – on the below photos) within the Apprenticeship and Trainee support team to help every individual who wants to seek a career in medium to high risk industries across a range of roles – business general, health and safety or skill specific. The team is primarily based out of Toowoomba but support covers a broad geographical area across Queensland with mentors placed to support where apprentices and trainees are located.
– Our access to industry leading employers and our detailed approach to creating a great match
– A good match helps you achieve a great career opportunity especially when you show them your positive drive and work ethic
– Dedicated professional mentor support
– On going – whenever you need it; 24×7
– Transition mentor support at the end of your training
– Direct access to your mentor – no red tape!
-Training experience across multiple industries including
Renewables, Construction, Warehousing, Natural Oil & Gas
-Working experiences across a range of roles including Health,Safety, Business, Trades, Engineering
as well as industry specific eg Oil Drilling.
– Your personal support network can help you achieve your goals
– Harness Mentors actively engage them to support you to win
Submit your expression of interest or application by using the form below. This will help us focus an initial conversation to explore how we can help you get the job and career you want.
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Providing skilled, safe, field-ready people for in-demand roles for medium and high risk industries is at the core of our People Services business. We work in partnership with clients by supporting a flexible range of people solutions including traditional recruitment, short and long term labour hire through to career-development for contracted staff.
We are a Nationally Accredited Group Training Organisation providing customised Apprenticeship and Trainee solutions for medium to high risk industries across technical, trade and business skills. We work with clients on individualised trainee and apprentice programs to deliver customised services that help organisations and staff realise their full potential.
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