A series of helpful resources have been developed to help provide information and guidance for key occupations and careers in the Electrotechnology and Energy industries. These include Job Guides, Career Resources, Career Flow Charts and other supporting materials which are listed below and can be downloaded by clicking on the specific resource.
Electrotechnology:
The Electrotechnology industry in Australia includes design, commissioning, installation, testing, fault-finding, servicing, maintenance, assembly and repair of electrical, electronic, computer or climate change equipment, systems, networks and components. It extends across many industry sectors such as industrial, mining, energy, renewables, domestic, commercial, construction, data, communications, fire protection, security, manufacturing, lifts, maritime, as well as refrigeration and air-conditioning and more. New innovative technologies, automated and programmable control systems, digitisation, and information technology systems and equipment are reshaping the Electrotechnology industry, and it has become one of the most exciting cutting-edge and rewarding career choices in Australia.
Energy & Utilities Industry:
Gas Sector:
The Gas sector of the Energy industry in Australia includes the design, commissioning, installation, testing, fault-finding, servicing, maintenance, assembly and repair of gas transmission pipelines, gas distribution networks, gas cylinders and associated facilities and equipment. The Gas Supply, Transmission, Distribution and Gaseous Fuels industry provides vital services to Australian homes and businesses and often works closely with the electrotechnology industry to install components of the gas supply network. The gas industry is growing and driving enormous investments in Australia, contributing to the country’s economic growth. The increasing adoption of new technologies is transforming how we work. As well, aided by the growth of alternative fuels, such as hydrogen to support environmental sustainability and net zero strategies.
Electricity Sector:
The Electricity sector of the Energy industry includes the construction, erection, operation, maintenance and servicing of power generation, transmission distribution and rail systems and more. New innovative technologies, automated and programmable control systems, digitisation, information technology and emerging renewable energy systems and equipment encompassing solar, wind, hydro and alternative sources are reshaping the Energy industry. It has become one of the most exciting cutting-edge and rewarding career choices in Australia.
ELECTROTECHNOLOGY & ENERGY RESOURCES:
1. JOB GUIDES
- Communications Technician Job Guide
- Electrician Job Guide
- Gas Networks Technician Job Guide
- Overhead Powerline Technician Job Guide
- Power Station Operator Job Guide
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Technician Job Guide
2. CAREER RESOURCES
- Communications Technician Career Resource
- Electrician Career Resource
- Gas Networks Technician Career Resource
- Overhead Powerline Technician Career Resource
- Power Station Operator Career Resource
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Technician Career Resource
3. CAREER FLOW CHARTS
- Electrician Career Flow Chart
- Power Station Operator Career Flow Chart
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Technician Career Flow Chart
GENERAL RESOURCES:
Media
Why these women chose a non-traditional career
PODCASTS – LISTEN TO THEIR STORIES
– Learn more about non-traditional careers chosen by these women: CLICK HERE
VIDEOS – – WATCH AND LISTEN TO THEIR STORIES
– Learn more about non-traditional careers chosen by these women: CLICK HERE
Promotional materials
- CAREER RESOURCE LIST:
- The NSW UE ITAB participated in a Manufacturing, Agrifood and Electrotechnology (MAE) Career Pathfinders Project with a focus on promoting career options and opportunities for women in the respective industries. The project developed a series of up to date career information resources for a range of occupations in the MAE industries. The respective Utilties and Electrotechnology resources are available above. The full list of career resources developed for the project, can be downloaded at the following link:
- MAE CAREER RESOURCE CENTRE LIST
- MAE SHOWCASE DAY TOOLKIT – a toolkit developed by the project for the Careers Showcase Days. Download the toolkit, designed to assist you run your own Careers Showcase Day:
- MAE SHOWCASE DAY TOOLKIT (pdf)
- MAE SHOWCASE DAY TOOLKIT (ppt)
Access specific Utilities and Electrotechnology resources for industry, employers, RTOs, apprentices and career aspirants: NSW UE ITAB RESOUCES
Access more Utilities and Electrotechnology industry sectors and careers information: UE CAREERS
LINKS TO OTHER CAREER SITES:
- Australian Apprenticeship Pathways (AAPathways):
Provides information and resources about apprenticeships and traineeships as well as career options. Explore:
– information for students – research career options: CLICK HERE
– information for job hunters – help with job hunting: CLICK HERE
- MyFuture – myfuture provides resources to explore career pathways and tools to develop self-knowledge to help with career decision-making:
CLICK HERE - Tradeswomen Australia:
Tradeswomen Australia Foundation was established to encourage, recruit, and retain women in skilled trade roles that are male-dominated. We support industries to capitalise on previously untapped workers through the engagement of all stakeholders and by leading large scale culture change projects. By recognising the need for change in social attitudes we support businesses to take the lead and remove the barriers for women who wish to enter their trade. CLICK HERE
Access more career information at MAE Career Resource Centre – CLICK HERE