Systems Electrician
Electrical apprentices will learn to install and maintain electrical components, wiring, equipment and systems and may work in specialised areas of the rail industry. On completion of your apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for a full electrical licence. Apprentice Systems Electricians will gain additional experience and may be rotated in the following areas during the apprenticeship. You can specialise in the following areas:
Locomotive Systems Electrician
Apprentices specialising in this area will maintain, fault find, overhaul and service electrically the Tilt Train, Long Distance passenger coaches, Diesel Electric and Electric Locomotive Fleet Up grade and install cutting edge electronic circuits and equipment. Dismantle, upgrade and rebuild electrical circuits, contactors and other electrical equipment located on QR National’s fleet.
Power Systems Electricians (Distribution)
Apprentices specialising in this area will install and maintain apparatus and equipment belonging to electricity distributors. This can range from, equipment in substations and control centres feeding electricity to QR National overhead traction power network. Apprentices will work in workshops, substations & switch yards pertaining to the electrical distribution.
Plant Servicing Systems Electricians
Apprentices specialising in this area will install and maintain equipment and apparatus associated with mobile and stationary track maintenance plant in commercial and industrial settings. Apprentices will also install, maintain and repair process control systems and equipment that involve pneumatic, hydraulic mechanical and electrical/electronic systems and equipment.
Signalling Systems Electricians (Rail)
Apprentices specialising in this area will be involved in the installation and maintenance of signalling systems used for the control of public transport, especially trains and automobile traffic. This would include working in manufacturing workshops, industrial base workshops and equipped motor vehicles.
Qualification Obtained: Certificate III in Electrotechnology