From construction to high voltage, maintenance to major infrastructure, you’ll work on diverse, large-scale projects as a Nilsen apprentice.
With hands-on support from experienced tradespeople, you’ll rotate across different tasks and worksites, gaining a broad, practical understanding of the industry.
Our structured approach ensures apprentices get the support, skills, and opportunities to progress into specialised fields, leadership, or project management. This could include:
“I’ve worked at many different manufacturing facilities prior to working at Nilsen, and this is the best place I’ve worked.”
“To other people wanting to get involved, I say just do it, I highly recommend, and it’s a great job to do.”
“They support their apprentices with everything you need and they always make sure they rotate their apprentices to a variety of tasks so we can get sort of our head aroud the whole industry”
While the process is different depending on where you live in Australia, here’s some general advice for getting started with your pre-apprenticeship:
Look into different trades and pre-apprenticeship programs to find what suits your interests and skills.
Many pre-apprenticeships are government-subsidised. Check what financial help is available in your area.
Reach out to local TAFEs or training providers. They’ll explain course options and entry requirements.
A short stint on-site shows you’re serious and gives real insight into the trade before starting.
A manual driver’s licence opens more job doors. Many worksites need drivers, and it shows you’re ready, reliable and flexible.
Completing school shows commitment and can help you get into pre-apprenticeships or stand out to employers.
Look into different trades and pre-apprenticeship programs to find what suits your interests and skills.
Completing school shows commitment and can help you get into pre-apprenticeships or stand out to employers.
Reach out to local TAFEs or training providers. They’ll explain course options and entry requirements.
Many pre-apprenticeships are government-subsidised. Check what financial help is available in your area.
A manual driver’s licence opens more job doors. Many worksites need drivers, and it shows you’re ready, reliable and flexible.
A short stint on-site shows you’re serious and gives real insight into the trade before starting.
