Year 12 VET Electrotechnology student, Jasper Cooper, recently spent a week completing Structured Workplace Learning with Bentrol in Golden Square.
Jasper was involved in a variety of practical electrical assembly tasks—including fitting doors, gear trays and control panels to switchboards, as well as helping to construct electrical boxes.
Under supervision, Jasper gained an appreciation of the precision and care required to ensure each component was correctly installed and safe to use.
Jasper said the experience gave him a strong insight into this field of the electrical industry and also the teamwork involved in producing high-quality switchboards.
The placement allowed Jasper to develop his practical skills and see, first-hand, how individual tasks contributed to a larger project.
Overall, the experience helped build confidence, and an understanding of workplace expectations in a professional trade environment.
It confirmed Jasper’s interest in pursuing an electrical apprenticeship.
