Careers and Employment Opportunities
The A.G. Coombs Apprenticeship Program
Awards and Industry Recognition
Safety is Important to Us
More Information?
The A.G. Coombs Apprenticeship Program
A.G. Coombs operates a structured and comprehensive apprentice program to ensure that apprentices make the most of their training opportunities and become effective and capable tradespeople with a great future in the industry.
A.G. Coombs Apprentice Supervisors look after the career interests of all apprentices providing support, career direction and mentoring to individual apprentices. Fortnightly reports and 3 monthly reviews ensure that training and on the job progress is monitored and supported. Individual training plans are prepared for each apprentice and are a combination of formal “off the job” schooling, “on the job” training and experience, and additional specialised training courses in areas such as welding skills, particular plant such as compressors, and Occupational Health& Safety courses including; First Aid, Confined Space and Manual Handling. A.G. Coombs apprentices are encouraged to complete extra training in relevant areas.
A.G. Coombs actively engages with partner educational facilities to continually track training progress and to help ensure that the educational curriculum is appropriate to workplace and apprentice needs.
In the workplace apprentices are mentored by selected and experienced tradespeople who are at the top of their respective trade and have a demonstrated track record in supervising apprentices.
The Allan Coombs Training Award for best overall A.G. Coombs Group apprentice in any field was established to recognise educational and on the job performance and personal and community achievements and contribution. This award is conferred annually.
Awards and Industry Recognition
A.G. Coombs commitment to training and the development of its staff is well recognised in the building services industry.
- Melbourne East Group Training (MEGT) Host Employer of the Year
- Winner 2002 - Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association (AMCA) Training Award
- A.G. Coombs Apprentices were winners in 2004, 2002 and 1991 and finalists in 2003 and 1998 - Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia Andrew Letten Gold Medal Award
- A.G. Coombs Apprentices were winners in 1995 and 1967 - Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
- Best First Year Plumbing and Gas Fitting Apprentice 1999
Safety is Important to Us
Occupational Health and Safety is a major focus at A.G. Coombs. The well being of our employees is extremely important to us.
A.G. Coombs is one of the few organisations in the building services industry currently SafetyMAP accredited. SafetyMAP is a rigourous safety quality assurance system applied by the Victorian Government’s WorkSafe organisation, it requires adherence to highly demanding occupational health and safety standards and is subject to regular and independent auditing.
In recognition of our commitment to safety A.G. Coombs has been the recipient of the Master Builders Association Excellence in Health and Safety Award in 2001, 2002, 2003, and a finalist in 2004. This is an outstanding record.
More Information?
If you are interested in starting your career with a well established Company known for their quality skilled staff, forward your resume to the following;
Group Human Resources Manager
A.G. Coombs Pty Ltd
P.O. Box 1136
Moorabbin VIC 3189
Or alternatively e-mail it to khesline@agcoombs.com.au.