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Leading Electromechanical Services Provider in Australia
Apex Trade Academy · 10 Nationally Relevant Pathways

Trade skills, built and tested
on real job sites.

Ten hands-on vocational programs across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire, BMS and low-voltage trades — taught by the same licensed crews who wire, plumb and commission Apex projects across Australia.

Training Unit · Spec Plate
ModelAPEX-ATC/10
Programs10 Trade Disciplines
TrainersLicensed & Field-Active
FormatWorkshop + On-site
OutputJob-Ready, Certified
CoverageAustralia-Wide
15+
Years in the field
10
Trade disciplines
100%
Hands-on placement
AU
Industry-aligned standards
The Roster

Ten programs. One integrated trade.

Every Apex crew is cross-skilled across the systems that keep a building running — so our training roster mirrors exactly what our technicians work on, from first fix through to commissioning.

ELE·01
MODULE ELE·01

Electrical Engineering & Installation

Switchboard wiring, circuit design, testing and compliance under AS/NZS 3000 — the foundation trade every Apex program builds on.

SwitchboardsTesting & TaggingCompliance
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry → Trade
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HVC·02
MODULE HVC·02

HVAC (Air Conditioning & Ventilation)

Split and ducted systems, refrigerant handling, airflow balancing and ventilation design for comfort and compliance.

Refrigerant HandlingDuctworkFault Diagnosis
Duration10 weeks
LevelEntry → Trade
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PLM·03
MODULE PLM·03

Plumbing & Drainage Systems

Pipe fitting, drainage falls, backflow prevention and fixture installation for residential, commercial and industrial builds.

Pipe FittingDrainage FallsBackflow
Duration10 weeks
LevelEntry → Trade
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FFA·04
MODULE FFA·04

Fire Fighting & Fire Alarm Systems

Detection panels, sprinkler and hydrant networks, and testing regimes under AS 1851 — protecting life and property.

Alarm PanelsSprinklersAS 1851 Testing
Duration8 weeks
LevelTrade → Advanced
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BMS·05
MODULE BMS·05

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Sensors, controllers and integration platforms that monitor and optimise a building's electrical, HVAC and safety systems.

ControlsSensorsEnergy Optimisation
Duration8 weeks
LevelTrade → Advanced
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ELV·06
MODULE ELV·06

ELV Systems

Structured cabling, access control, intercoms and nurse-call — the extra-low-voltage backbone of modern buildings.

Structured CablingAccess ControlIntercoms
Duration6 weeks
LevelEntry → Trade
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IEM·07
MODULE IEM·07

Industrial Equipment Installation & Maintenance

Rigging, alignment and preventive maintenance of pumps, motors and heavy plant equipment on live industrial sites.

RiggingAlignmentPreventive Maintenance
Duration10 weeks
LevelTrade → Advanced
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AUT·08
MODULE AUT·08

Automation & Control Systems

PLC programming, SCADA basics and control-panel wiring for automated plant and building processes.

PLCSCADAPanel Wiring
Duration9 weeks
LevelAdvanced
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GEN·09
MODULE GEN·09

Generator & Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Genset servicing, load-bank testing, switchgear inspection and standby-power reliability procedures.

Genset ServicingLoad TestingSwitchgear
Duration7 weeks
LevelTrade → Advanced
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FFA·10
MODULE FFA·10

Fire Fighting & Fire Alarm Systems — Servicing & Compliance

A dedicated servicing track focused on periodic inspection, fault-finding and statutory compliance reporting for existing installations.

Inspection CyclesFault-FindingCompliance Reports
Duration6 weeks
LevelAdvanced
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CCT·11
MODULE CCT·11

CCTV, Networking & Low Voltage Systems

IP camera installation, structured network cabling and configuration for integrated security and surveillance systems.

IP CamerasStructured CablingNetwork Config
Duration8 weeks
LevelTrade → Advanced
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Why Train With Apex

Trained by the crews who do the work.

Apex Academy sits inside a working electromechanical contractor — not a classroom-only provider. Every program is shaped by what actually gets installed, commissioned and maintained on-site.

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Licensed Trainers

Learn from qualified electricians, mechanical technicians and system specialists actively working Apex projects.

02

Live Jobsite Exposure

Workshop training is paired with supervised placements on real commercial, industrial and residential sites.

03

Tools & PPE Supplied

Trainees are equipped with the safety gear and trade tools used on Apex sites for the duration of their program.

04

Certification & Pathways

Graduates leave with recognised competency records and a direct pathway into Apex crews or partner employers.

How It Runs

From enrolment to on-site deployment.

Every program — regardless of trade — follows the same four-stage delivery model.

STAGE 01

Enrol & Assess

We assess your experience and goals to place you in the right program and starting level.

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STAGE 02

Foundation Training

Workshop-based instruction covering theory, standards, tools and safe work practices.

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STAGE 03

On-Site Placement

Supervised, hands-on work on live Apex projects alongside licensed technicians.

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STAGE 04

Certify & Deploy

Final assessment, certification, and introduction to crew placements or partner employers.

Ready to train in the trade that keeps Australia running?

Places are limited each intake across all 10 programs. Speak with an advisor to find your starting point.

Faq

Before you enrol.

Do I need prior experience to start a program? +
No. Most programs accept entry-level trainees and take you from foundational theory through to supervised on-site work. A small number of advanced modules (Automation & Control, Industrial Equipment) recommend prior trade exposure.
Is the training recognised across Australia? +
Programs are delivered against current Australian standards for each trade (including AS/NZS 3000 and AS 1851 where relevant), and certification records are recognised by Apex crews and partner employers nationally.
Will I get real on-site experience, or just classroom work? +
Every program includes a supervised on-site placement component on live Apex projects — you'll work alongside licensed technicians, not just in a simulated workshop.
Can I take more than one program? +
Yes. Many trainees cross-skill across two or three related disciplines — electrical and BMS, or fire alarm and ELV, for example — which mirrors how Apex crews are actually structured on-site.
How do I enrol? +
Contact an advisor through the enquiry form, and we'll walk through program options, intake dates and any funding or employer-sponsorship pathways available to you.