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Whether you’re a local, regional, state or nation-wide business that manufactures, repairs or customises plant and equipment, or is involved in construction and infrastructure projects, we can provide all your workforce and training requirements including skilled, qualified and motivated staff and apprentices.
Why Skillinvest?
For more than three decades, our experienced consultants have been providing manufacturing and mechanical engineering apprenticeships in and around Melbourne for domestic and commercial sites.
We can provide and manage:
- Mechanical engineering apprenticeships in:
– engineering
– fabrication trade and engineering
– mechanical trade - Mechanical engineering traineeships in:
– competitive systems and practice
– management
– frontline management.
For young people aspiring to work in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we actively encourage them to start their training and skills development while at secondary school. Many students who transition successfully into full-time mechanical engineering apprenticeships started training while at school completing VET in Schools, a structured work placement, school-based apprenticeship, or a combination of all three.
Skillinvest is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 4192) and delivers a range of nationally recognised mechanical engineering certificates and qualifications for your apprentices and existing workforce. Select from established courses or we can tailor a training package or course to suit your business needs.
Services we offer:
- Recruit and manage someone for your business
- Develop and train your existing staff
- Mechanical engineering Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Frequently Asked Questions About Careers in Engineering
What are some of the day-to-day duties of an Engineer?
- Design and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic power circuits and systems
- Assemble and disassemble pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems
- Maintain and fault find pneumatic and hydraulic circuitry and control systems
- Modify pneumatic and hydraulic systems and operations
Where do Engineers work?
- Manufacturing
- Construction/Mining
- Transportation
- Agriculture
- Environmental control
- Food processing
- Medical technology
Would I enjoy a career in Engineering?
You may enjoy engineering if you…
- Already have a skill/background in fitting and machining, automotive, diesel or electrical/electronics
- Have good manual dexterity
- Pay attention to detail
- Have good problem solving skills
- Are strong and free from allergies
- Can work at heights
How do I start a career in Engineering?
To become an Engineer you usually have to complete an Australian Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechanical Trade).
Entry requirements may vary but employers generally require a minimum of Year 11, however many prefer year 12.
Training is usually both on and off the job.
Off the job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations (RTO) and Group Training Companies (GTO) like Skillinvest.
Manufacturing & engineering clients we work with
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With more than 35 years of experience in the employment and training industry, Skillinvest works with organisations from a wide range of industries, including Manufacturing and Engineering, Building and Construction, Civil Construction, Automotive, Business Management, IT and Communications plus many more.
We offer full and part-time manufacturing and mechanical engineering apprenticeships and nationally accredited engineering courses to achieve individual and business goals. Using our long-established industry networks and partnerships we’ll find and nurture qualified, skilled and motivated talent to suit and support your individual business needs.