Start your Data and Voice Communications Apprenticeship with ATEC Group Training

ATEC’s Group Training supports apprentices by managing recruitment, training, and employment arrangements, ensuring a smooth journey to becoming a qualified Data and Communications Technician.

ATEC’s GTO offers a robust structure for Data and Voice Communications Apprenticeships, guaranteeing apprentices benefit from a well-rounded combination of hands-on experience and formal training. A Data and Communication Apprenticeship typically lasts four years. Apprentices gain valuable industry experience on-site with a reputable host employer while receiving education from a trusted third-party Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

This approach covers key skills including selecting, installing, setting up, testing, fault-finding, repairing, and maintaining telecommunications and high-performance data services. The curriculum is tailored to meet the UEE30420 – Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications, equipping apprentices with essential knowledge and practical skills to excel in their roles.

ATEC Group Training places each apprentice with one or more hand-picked host employers, who are best suited to optimise development opportunities for the apprentice. In turn, host employers gain from the skilled contributions of apprentices in their day-to-day activities while also offering them significant practical training. During the apprenticeship, host employers expose apprentices to various elements of data and voice communications, including data system installation, network configuration, and troubleshooting connectivity problems.

The apprentice is employed directly by ATEC’s GTO, and doing this alleviates a significant portion of the administrative burden from the host employer, allowing the host employer to focus exclusively on the apprentice’s practical training.

ATEC Group Training facilitates practical, real-world on-the-job training with host employers while partnering with a trusted Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to deliver the theoretical education for the Data and Voice Communications 4-year apprenticeship. This theoretical training covers essential topics such as network cabling, data transmission, electrical safety, and troubleshooting techniques.

By integrating classroom learning with practical experience, apprentices acquire the comprehensive skills needed to achieve the UEE30420 – Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications, a critical qualification for aspiring Data and Communications Technicians.

Pursuing a data and voice communications apprenticeship with ATEC Group Training provides a balanced learning approach, blending classroom education with hands-on experience, including a dedicated ATEC Field Officer. By choosing a well-established GTO with a 35-year history, like ATEC, apprentices gain job security that few employers can offer. Not only do apprentices receive structured training while earning a salary and gaining valuable industry experience, but they also gain:

• Practical Experience: Apprentices gain hands-on experience working with data cables, communication systems, and network configurations.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced technicians, gaining insights into industry best practices and standards. This mentorship ensures they learn the trade thoroughly and develop the competencies necessary for a successful career. ATEC’s GTO also assigns each apprentice a dedicated Field Officer throughout their apprenticeship.
• Nationally Recognised Qualification: After completing the apprenticeship, apprentices earn the nationally recognised UEE30420 – Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications. This qualification offers job opportunities in telecommunications, IT services, and construction.
• Job Security: After finishing their training, many apprentices move into permanent positions with their host employers. This offers stability and a defined career trajectory in a high-demand sector.
• Earn While You Learn: Apprenticeships appeal to people who want to earn a salary while gaining practical skills and a formal qualification. This approach offers a cost-effective route to education and a foothold in the workforce.
• Pursuit of Excellence: The continuous pursuit of excellence is instilled across all aspects of ATEC training.

For host employers, hiring an apprentice through ATEC Group Training offers flexible arrangements and benefits that make it easier for businesses to host apprentices as:

• Administrative Efficiency: ATEC Group Training manages payroll, oversees insurance, and ensures adherence to all pertinent government regulations, enabling employers to concentrate entirely on training.
• Placement Options: Host employers can access a variety of apprentices and tailor placements to meet their current needs, which is particularly helpful for businesses experiencing variable workloads.

• Ongoing Support and Monitoring: ATEC Group Training offers ongoing support to apprentices and employers, tracking progress to keep the apprenticeship on schedule and resolving any issues that come up.

1. Register your interest on the ATEC website: Once you submit a registration of interest with ATEC Group Training, you’ll be contacted to provide a resume and potentially arrange an interview.
2. Finding an Apprenticeship Placement: If your interview is successful, ATEC Group Training will match you with a suitable host employer based on your skills, interests, and career goals
3. Signing a Training Contract: A formal training contract specifies the responsibilities of the apprentice and the host employer. This agreement confirms the commitment of both parties to the success of the apprenticeship and clarifies the training goals.
4. Start Training: Once the apprenticeship begins, apprentices split their time between practical on-the-job training with their host employer and attending courses provided by a trusted Registered Training Organisation (RTO). These courses cover the theoretical components of data and voice communications, including data cabling, network infrastructure, and telecommunications technology.
5. Becoming Certified: After apprentices finish the four-year apprenticeship and fulfil all necessary benchmarks, they are awarded UEE30420—Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications—and can work as qualified Data and Communications Technicians.

After successfully completing the apprenticeship, the UEE30420 – Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications qualification is awarded. This certification demonstrates an ability to work as a qualified Data and Communications Technician, with skills including:

• Network Cabling: Competency in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting data cables and systems.
• System Configuration: Ability to configure and maintain communication networks in commercial, residential, and industrial environments.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Skills in diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to data transmission and network infrastructure.

This certification creates numerous job opportunities, allowing many apprentices to obtain full-time roles with their host employers. Some may pursue additional specialised fields, such as advanced network engineering, IT management, or wireless communications.

Data and voice communications are essential to today's interconnected world, and skilled technicians are in high demand across the telecommunications, IT, and construction industries. An apprenticeship in data and voice communications with ATEC Group Training provides a well-defined, organised, and fulfilling journey to becoming a proficient Data and Communications Technician. ATEC supports apprentices in acquiring practical skills, gaining industry experience, and achieving the formal qualifications necessary for a thriving career in this ever-evolving field.

Register your interest in a Data and Voice Communications apprenticeship now by clicking on the Expression of Interest Form.