Electrotechnology

With an increase in demand for skilled professionals in the electrical and electronics industry, great employment opportunities exist for those with the right skills and qualifications. Skill shortages exist in the Electrotechnology industries. As a result, there is a high demand for capable, passionate people to work in these industries.

Over the last 5 years, the industry has recorded strong growth and is forecast to continue to grow over the next 5 years.

TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute can help you in gain the skills and qualifications required to enter into this industry, through its broad range of pre-vocational to post-trade level courses. A variety of related courses are available at North Sydney College, Meadowbank College and Hornsby College.

Recognition for prior learning and experience is available for these courses.

Courses, qualifications and short training programs are delivered throughout the Institute in the following areas: 

• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Trades
• General Electrical
• Post-Trade Study
• Telecommunications

News

Sparks of Joy for Electrical Trade Teacher

It has been a bright end to the year for Grahame Byrnes, Electrical Trades teacher at North Sydney College who was recently honoured with the NSW Minister for Education and Training and Australian College of Educators Quality Teaching Award.

The award along with a cheque for $500 and one year's full membership of the Australian College of Educators was presented at a function held at Government House last week.

Grahame was one of 12 teachers state wide to receive the prestigious award for his outstanding contribution to teaching.

Grahame has had extensive experience teaching, with a career in education spanning over 25 years.

Throughout his career at TAFE NSW, Grahame has developed student workbooks, written external CAT B examinations, has acknowledged contributions to the current Pearsons text for electricians, mentored new teachers and contributed greatly to the teaching section.