Apprenticeships
Are you looking to kickstart your career, gain valuable skills, and earn a wage—all while learning in a real-world work environment?
At PEER, we offer apprenticeships that combine hands-on experience with high-quality training, setting you up for a successful future in your chosen trade. Whether you’re a school leaver or looking to change careers, our apprenticeship programs provide the perfect foundation for your career.
Here’s why an apprenticeship with PEER is the best choice for your future!
What Does
PEER Offer?
Mentor that will support you through your apprenticeship
Have 4 years of job security
Access to trade support loan
Ability to access $10K New Energy Apprentice Support Payment
PPE
Trade school fees paid for
Access to further training (EWP and Safe Working at Heights)
Clearances – WWCC and National Police checks
Uniforms
Tool Kit Loan
PEER offers apprenticeships across
a variety of fields.
Some of the trades we support include:
Electrical
Plumbing
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Data Communications
Office Administration
So, you want to become a
PEER apprentice?
Below is our five-step recruitment process to make sure
you are ready for the job!
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- Provide your personal details,
- Answer our screening questions,
- Upload your resume and cover letter.
An apprenticeship isn’t a job, it’s a career, so we highly recommend you apply for a specific trade.
SCREENING
Applicants who meet selection criteria, progress through to the suitability assessment.
- A Driver’s Licence and own transport (talk to PEER if you are still on your Ls),
- Completed Year 11 or 12,
- Trade-based work experience,
- Good knowledge of chosen trade,
- Genuine interest in the trade.
INTERVIEW
This is a chance for us to find out more about your and your,
- Pathway to pursue a trade,
- Previous trade-related training (e.g. VET in schools),
- Previous employment history
- Trade knowledge
- Trade-based work experience,
- Licences etc.
To help you prepare, make sure you. do some research on your chosen trade and PEER.
SUITABILITY / READINESS ASSESSMENT
Suitability/Readiness Assessments aim to assess your understanding of numeracy and literacy.
Assessments are facilitated at PEER and take appoximately 90 minutes.
INDUCTION
ALL new apprentices are required to complete;
- A Contract of Training,
- Employment paperwork (payroll, superannuation, etc.)
- Mentoring, wellbeing and support overview,
- Work Health and Safety overview.
