Boilermaker apprenticeships
Bring your passion to the boil. Find out how MEGT can help you.
What does a boilermaker do?
Forge a strong career as a boilermaker, where you'll work hands-on with metal fabrication, enjoy excellent job demand, and build large-scale structures that last.
Boilers, tanks, and vats are used to store liquid and gas at high temperatures and pressure. Boilermakers work with heavy structural steel to fabricate, assemble, install and repair boilers and a wide variety of other fabricated metal products.
They work across a range of industries, including construction, oil and gas, power generation and shipbuilding.
Shape the future of infrastructure and engineering as a boilermaker
Average salary
$77,000
Career perks
High demand Hands on but also requires brain power
Where you’ll work
Inside manufacturing plants At heights In confined spaces High-temperature environments High-temperature environments
A career in boilermaking would suit someone who is:
- Physically strong
- A problem solver
- Detail-oriented
- Safety consciousness
A day in the life of a boilermaker
- Looking at blueprints and using detailed specs to work out what’s needed for the job
- Using pattern templates to cut and shape metal
- Joining metal parts of a structure by welding or other fusing methods
- Repairing faults in equipment and machinery
Get answers fast about boilermaker apprenticeships
A Boilermaker apprenticeship teaches you all about working with metal and how to use the tools for the trade.
Under the supervision of qualified tradespeople, you will learn how to:
- Interpret technical drawings
- Finish structural welding to standards
- Use basic power tools and hand tools
- Weld and cut metal
It's easy to apply for a boilermaker apprenticeship through MEGT’s Job Board.
- Check out the MEGT Job Board in the top right-hand corner of our website.
- Search for ‘boilermaker apprenticeship’ on the Job Board.
- Apply online – send your resume and cover letter directly to employers.
- Polish up the interview skills and land a job as an apprentice!
After finishing your four-year apprenticeship, including your Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking), you will be qualified to work as a Boilermaker.
Once you’ve gained some experience, you can specialise in different areas.
Certificate II refers to a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you for the workplace or academic studies. While it’s not required, it may help you to prepare for a Certificate III.
Ready to start your boilermaker apprenticeship?
Why do an apprenticeship?
Earn while you learn
Get paid while you gain hands-on experience with your host employer
Combine theory and practice
Get classroom learning like TAFE to get the right mix of practical skills and theory
Get set up for success
Receive ongoing training, guidance, and supervision to help you succeed in your new job
Work with a mentor
Take advantage of our mentoring support service for the best apprenticeship outcome