Transdev Australasia
Apprentice - Boilermaker (1st year) · Balmain, NSW · always_changing
You'd be a first-year Apprentice Boilermaker working at Transdev's Balmain Shipyard on Sydney's ferries. Alongside experienced tradespeople and supervisors, you'd learn to maintain and repair heavy-duty metal structures on the ferries while studying for your Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking). The role also involves problem-solving and fault-finding tasks with a mentor, plus exposure to shipbuilding, marine maintenance, and fabrication repair techniques. Work runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with rostered days off.
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TAFE fees
Self-funded
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3.30pm, with rostered days off
The honest preview
The good
- ✓You get steady, regular hours instead of unpredictable shifts.
- ✓You'll learn directly from experienced tradespeople in the business.
What surprises people
- ?As a boilermaker apprentice you'll also get exposure to large-scale electrical work, which isn't something you'd expect in a normal workshop.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Fitter General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,243/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook
Transdev Australasia
Apprentice - Boilermaker (1st year) · Balmain, NSW
You'd be a first-year Apprentice Boilermaker working at Transdev's Balmain Shipyard on Sydney's ferries. Alongside experienced tradespeople and supervisors, you'd learn to maintain and repair heavy-duty metal structures on the ferries while studying for your Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking). The role also involves problem-solving and fault-finding tasks with a mentor, plus exposure to shipbuilding, marine maintenance, and fabrication repair techniques. Work runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with rostered days off.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓You get steady, regular hours instead of unpredictable shifts.
- ✓You'll learn directly from experienced tradespeople in the business.
What surprises people
- ?As a boilermaker apprentice you'll also get exposure to large-scale electrical work, which isn't something you'd expect in a normal workshop.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Fitter General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,243/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook
Transdev Australasia
Apprentice - Boilermaker (1st year) · Balmain, NSW · always_changing
You'd be a first-year Apprentice Boilermaker working at Transdev's Balmain Shipyard on Sydney's ferries. Alongside experienced tradespeople and supervisors, you'd learn to maintain and repair heavy-duty metal structures on the ferries while studying for your Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking). The role also involves problem-solving and fault-finding tasks with a mentor, plus exposure to shipbuilding, marine maintenance, and fabrication repair techniques. Work runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with rostered days off.
Sign in to see your fit
See how well this role matches you — your interests, your readiness, honestly scored.
TAFE fees
Self-funded
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3.30pm, with rostered days off
The honest preview
The good
- ✓You get steady, regular hours instead of unpredictable shifts.
- ✓You'll learn directly from experienced tradespeople in the business.
What surprises people
- ?As a boilermaker apprentice you'll also get exposure to large-scale electrical work, which isn't something you'd expect in a normal workshop.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Fitter General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,243/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook
Transdev Australasia
Apprentice - Boilermaker (1st year) · Balmain, NSW
You'd be a first-year Apprentice Boilermaker working at Transdev's Balmain Shipyard on Sydney's ferries. Alongside experienced tradespeople and supervisors, you'd learn to maintain and repair heavy-duty metal structures on the ferries while studying for your Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking). The role also involves problem-solving and fault-finding tasks with a mentor, plus exposure to shipbuilding, marine maintenance, and fabrication repair techniques. Work runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with rostered days off.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓You get steady, regular hours instead of unpredictable shifts.
- ✓You'll learn directly from experienced tradespeople in the business.
What surprises people
- ?As a boilermaker apprentice you'll also get exposure to large-scale electrical work, which isn't something you'd expect in a normal workshop.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Fitter General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,243/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook