Electricians lash out at ongoing training with 'unscrupulous provider' Careers Australia

By Eryk Bagshaw
Updated June 5 2016 - 10:43am, first published May 18 2016 - 9:30am
Electrician Ryan Nilsson
Electrician Ryan Nilsson
Masters Electricians is the largest trainer of electricians in the country Photo: Jeffrey Chan
Masters Electricians is the largest trainer of electricians in the country Photo: Jeffrey Chan
The company has plans to expand its electrical apprenticeships scheme to 3000 by next year Photo: Robert Rough
The company has plans to expand its electrical apprenticeships scheme to 3000 by next year Photo: Robert Rough

The Electrical Trades Union has lashed out over safety concerns for thousands of apprentice electricians, after one of Australia's largest training providers, Careers Australia, admitted it had engaged in "unconscionable conduct" in recruiting under-qualified students in some of the nation's poorest areas.

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