Newcastle / Hunter Region
Ideal Technologies is looking for a motivated Telecommunications Apprentice to join our Newcastle-based team for an immediate start.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in the telecommunications and commercial technology industry while completing a nationally recognised ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology.
About Ideal Technologies
Ideal Technologies is a Newcastle-based commercial technology company specialising in the installation and delivery of:
- Structured data cabling
- Optical fibre
- Security and CCTV systems
- Access control and intercom systems
- MATV and coaxial systems
- Commercial audio-visual solutions
Our team works across a diverse range of commercial projects throughout Newcastle, the Hunter and surrounding regions, including projects within the education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and mining sectors.
About the Apprenticeship
As a Telecommunications Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced technicians and gain practical, hands-on experience across a broad range of telecommunications and technology systems.
Your apprenticeship will include experience in areas such as:
- Installing and terminating copper data cabling
- Installing and working with optical fibre
- Testing and fault-finding telecommunications cabling
- Installing CCTV and security systems
- Access control and intercom installations
- Commercial technology infrastructure
- Reading plans and following installation requirements
- Using hand and power tools
- Working safely on commercial construction and fit-out projects
Your Training
You will complete the ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology through JB Hunter in Newcastle.
Training will be undertaken locally using a block-release format, meaning you will attend JB Hunter for scheduled training blocks while gaining practical experience with Ideal Technologies in the workplace.
The qualification covers key telecommunications skills including copper, optical fibre and coaxial cabling, as well as training associated with Open Cabler Registration and Structured Cabling, Optical Fibre and Coaxial Cabling endorsements.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this apprenticeship, applicants must have:
- A current Construction Industry White Card
- A current driver’s licence
- Their own reliable vehicle and transport to and from work and job sites
These requirements are essential. Our work is carried out across different commercial sites throughout Newcastle, the Hunter and surrounding areas, often with varying start times and locations. You must be able to reliably make your own way to work and to assigned job sites each day.
Who We’re Looking For
In addition to the essential requirements above, we are looking for someone who:
- Is genuinely interested in telecommunications, technology and hands-on technical work
- Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn
- Takes pride in the quality of their work
- Can work effectively as part of a team
- Has good communication skills and a professional attitude
- Is comfortable working on commercial construction sites and in different work environments
- Is keen to develop a long-term career in the telecommunications industry
School leavers, mature-age applicants and anyone looking to start a career in the telecommunications industry are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the essential licence, White Card and transport requirements.
What You’ll Get
- A nationally recognised Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
- Local training through JB Hunter Newcastle
- Block-release training
- Hands-on experience across a wide range of telecommunications technologies
- Exposure to commercial projects across multiple industries
- Training and experience alongside qualified technicians
- The opportunity to develop practical skills in data, fibre, CCTV, security, access control and associated technologies
- A genuine pathway into a skilled telecommunications career
Immediate start available.
If you are practical, motivated, interested in technology and looking for an apprenticeship where you can develop real industry skills, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply with your resume and a short introduction outlining why you are interested in a Telecommunications Apprenticeship with Ideal Technologies.
Pay: From $42,492.32 per year
Work Location: On the road
