Welcome to NECA Group Training's (ECA Training Pty Limited) web site.

A registered Group Training Company and a registered not-for-profit company.

It is the Company's mission to promote the entry of young people into the electro-technology industry in the trade of Electrical Mechanic (Electricians) and to have these apprentices successfully complete an apprenticeship and become licensed tradespersons.

To achieve this, NECA Group Training is the legal employer of apprentices. These apprentices are placed ("hosted") with an electrical contractor (Host Trainer) to obtain on-the-job practical skills of the trade. The apprentice will attend TAFE one day per week for approximately three years, paid for by the Company. NECA Group Training's qualified (having Certificate IV Training & Assessment and trade Electrician) Technical Field Officers closely monitor both TAFE and on-the-job skills, ensuring that trade outcomes are being met. All costs of employment are meet by NECA Group Training, this includes paying the apprentices wage, including superannuation, workers compensation, sick leave, annual leave, RDO’s, TAFE fees, reimbursement of work boots, supply of uniform and initial PPE equipment. We urge apprentices who want to undertake further studies such as; an Advanced Diploma or Degree to speak to us about funding these studies.

To become a NECA Group Training apprentice please complete the Apprentice Registration Form on line and we will contact you when we are next recruiting to sit a pre-entry test or attend an interview. Recruitment is in May and September of each year, depending on demand.

To become a Host Trainer and have a NECA Group Training apprentice/s or for us to manage your current apprentices, please contact us by completing the Application to become a Host Trainer form.