Typical Career Progression
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Position
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Remuneration
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Experience
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Education
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Start Position
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1st Year Apprentice
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$15k to $20k
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Nil
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Year 10 Pass
Ongoing training
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1st Promotion
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2nd Year Apprentice
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$22k to $25k
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1 year
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through a registered training organisation
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2nd Promotion
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3rd Year Apprentice
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$26k to $30k
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2 years
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for the duration of the apprenticeship
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3rd Promotion
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4th Year Apprentice
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$30k to $35k
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3 Years
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Other training courses may be
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4th Promotion
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Qualified
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$36k to $42k +
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4 + Years
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required to keep up to date with changes of equipment or tools that you repair
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5th Promotion
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Self Employed
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Up to $100k
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5+ years
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Certificate or Business Diploma
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** Above table is to be used as a guide only
Typical accountabilities and responsibilities
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1st Year
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Ensure clean working environment both at the beginning and end of the day. Clean parts, removing grease and dirt from them.
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2nd Year
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As above and basic tool repair, tool disassemble and reassemble.
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3rd Year
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All above as well as more advanced tool inspections and repairs
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4th Year
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All above and repair and maintenance of all forms of equipment learnt along the way. Assist customers with queries on their tool repair or purchase.
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Qualified
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All of the above. Some business management skills are required when running your own business. Can become sales representative.
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Career Path Options and Employment opportunities
Once qualified as an electrotechnology assembler you can specialise as an armature winder, winding or rewinding coils on electrical motors or generators. You may also choose to be an electrical instrument fitter, who will test, repair and maintain equipment that is used within industry. Other career opportunities exist within the manufacturing, mining, minerals, energy supply, water supply, and storage and transport industries. Depending on the size of the company you may work for, promotion to supervisory, technician, engineering and management positions is possible with experience and further training. Opportunities exist for those who wish to become a sales representative for a wholesale or manufacturing company. Career opportunities within this field are directly linked to the economy, especially within the building trades, or to consumer spending on electrical goods.
With further experience and business training, you can establish your own business. Depending on the size of the business, you can expect it to take a considerable amount of capital to set up, as well as a commitment to hard work, and the determination to succeed.
About the Author
K & R Power Tools
K & R Power Tools is a medium sized business with over ten years experience in servicing the power tool industry. The company has enjoyed continuous growth due to its customer focussed approach to business, meeting to customer needs and offering sound advice. K & R have industry experience that covers electric and pneumatic equipment, fasteners and hardware.
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