Getting Ahead of the Game: 7 Major Benefits of Doing a Pre-Apprenticeship



Choosing a career path isn’t easy. Once you’ve chosen the field you want to work in, what comes next? How do you go about making it a reality? To put it simply, a pre-apprenticeship is a great stepping-stone into the industry of your choice. In most cases, people undertake a pre-apprenticeship to prepare them for the environment that they’ll be working in. In an apprenticeship you learn on the job, so it makes a lot of sense to ensure you can hit the ground running.

But why do a pre-apprenticeship in the first place? Aren’t you supposed to learn everything you need to know during the apprenticeship itself? Well, studies have shown that there is a strong demand for students who have undertaken pre-apprenticeships and that those who do have a much better chance of successfully completing their apprenticeship.

There are also other great reasons to consider a pre-apprenticeship when starting out your career journey in becoming an electrician, such as:

1. Getting A Taste
Doing an electrical pre-apprenticeship course will give you a taste of what it’s like to work in the electrical industry without committing to a 4 year apprenticeship. A pre-apprenticeship will also give your potential employer the opportunity to see what you’re like as an employee before they sign you up for 4 years. Some employers take on pre-apprentices for work experience knowing that they will be employing someone in the near future. If you make a great impression and you’re the right fit, you could walk right into an apprenticeship.

2. The Inside Edge
Employers often recruit directly from pre-apprenticeship classes. Electrical Group Training (EGT) visit classes on behalf of host employers, so there is the potential to be recruited directly from a pre-apprenticeship class without having to go through the lengthy process of applying to different employers.

3. Credit Where It’s Due
It’s possible that you could receive credits for study completed during your pre-apprenticeship that could reduce the required training needed during the full apprenticeship. In short, you could go in with a bit of a head start.

4. Put Your Game Face On
A pre-apprenticeship demonstrates that you’re fully committed to the trade and want to succeed. These are both highly desirable traits that employers look for in apprentices.

5. Learn That Bit Extra
Some aspects of pre-apprenticeship training - selecting electronic components, cords & plugs, and working in the energy sector for example - are not included with an apprenticeship qualification. So it can add to your skill set and make you more attractive to a potential employee.

6. Hands On Learning
Completing a pre-apprenticeship will enable you to start your apprenticeship with the relevant hand skills for your chosen trade (e.g. stripping cable, terminating, drilling and fixing). This means you’ll make fewer mistakes and have a much better head start in your apprenticeship.

7. Work Experience
Completing a pre-apprenticeship gives you relevant work experience and referees to provide to prospective employers on your resume. This can help you stand out from the crowd and give you a crucial advantage in getting your ideal apprenticeship. It’s the first step in getting the career and lifestyle you want, so it’s well worth putting in the time and effort at the very beginning to help make sure this happens.

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