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BRICKLAYER/ BLOCKLAYER
FURNITURE MAKER/ CABINET MAKER
CARPENTER & JOINER (RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL)
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
PLUMBER
SOLID PLASTERER
WALL AND CEILING LINER
WALL AND FLOOR TILER
CONCRETER
ROOF TILER
ROOF PLUMBER
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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
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Bricklayer/Blocklayer GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Lay bricks for domestic, commercial, and public buildings; construct arches, columns, feature walls, steps, stairs, curved walls, and ornamental panels; interpret plans; and apply workplace safety and health requirements. ENTRY COURSE 52824WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Brick and Block Laying Pre-Apprenticeship) COURSE CPC30111 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
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Furniture Maker/Cabinet Maker GROWTH OF JOBS Stable RESPONSIBILITIES Using hand and power tools, operating industrial machinery, CNC processing centres, producing angled and curved furniture, applying decorative surfaces, selecting timber, preparing surfaces, interpreting plans, measuring, calculating the right amount of materials for the job, and and workplace safety and health. ENTRY COURSE MSF20313 Certificate II in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making/ Furniture Making Pre-Apprenticeship) COURSE MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making
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Carpenter and Joiner (residential or commercial) GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Use basic carpentry tools, power tools, carpentry materials; construct a pitched roof, ceiling frame, wooden flooring; interpret plans; and apply workplace safety and health requirements. ENTRY COURSE 52824WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry and Joinery Pre-Apprenticeship) COURSE CPC32011 Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
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Licensed Electrician GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Installing low voltage wiring, switchgear and appliances, arrange and connect circuits, troubleshoot and problem solve apparatus and circuits, using hand and power tools, interpreting drawings, taking electrical and electronic measurements, and and workplace safety and health. ENTRY COURSE UEE22011 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Electrotechnology Pre-Apprenticeship) COURSE UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
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Painter and Decorator GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Use painting and decorating materials, prepare and protect surfaces, colour match, interpret plans, and apply workplace safety and health requirements. ENTRY COURSE 52824WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-Apprenticeship) COURSE CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
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Plumber GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Install, alter, and repair pipe work services and appliances to suit domestic, commercial and industrial needs, cold and hot water supply, gas supply, sewage, waste and rainwater disposal, how to install and repair roofing, gutters and drain pipes, and how to make buildings waterproof, and workplace health and safety. ENTRY COURSE 52700WA Certificate II in Plumbing (Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship) COURSE CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing
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Solid Plasterer GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Finish floors, walls and ceilings in gypsum and Portland cement plasters; construct decorative mouldings, textured finishes, and ornamental restorations; interpret plans; and apply workplace safety and health requirements. ENTRY COURSE 52824WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Solid Plastering Pre-Apprenticeship) COURSE CPC31011 Certificate III in Solid Plastering
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Wall and Ceiling Liner GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Fix plasterboard sheets to walls and ceilings; mix plastering compounds; install suspended ceilings; construct bulkheads; interpret plans; and apply workplace safety and health requirements. ENTRY COURSE 52824WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Wall and Ceiling Lining Pre-Apprenticeship) COURSE CPC31211 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
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Wall and Floor Tiler GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Lay tiles for domestic, commercial, and public buildings; tile curved surfaces and domestic pools; mosaics and decorative tiling; interpret plans; and apply workplace safety and health requirements. ENTRY COURSE 52824WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Wall and Floor Tiling Pre-Apprenticeship) COURSE CPC31311 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
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Concreter GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Mix, lay, spread, compact and finish concrete for building and construction work. They mix cement with other materials such as gravel, sand and water, and pour the concrete, usually over steel reinforcement, moving it into position using a pump. They also prepare and move boxing, or formwork, so that it contains the concrete in the right shape and dimensions. Once the concrete has been poured, concreters level the concrete, clean and seal it. COURSE CPC30318 Certificate III in Concreting
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Roof Tiler GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Cover roofs with tiles, sheets and shingles to form a waterproof surface. Roof Tilers study drawings to determine materials, erect equipment, secure waterproof sheets, underlay and roofing material. ENTRY COURSE CPC20812 Certificate II in Metal Roofing and Cladding COURSE CPC30812 Certificate III in Roof Tiling
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Roof Plumber GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Install gutters, downpipes, flashings and rainwater tanks on residential, commercial and industrial buildings throughout Western Australia. They work with roofing structures that are made from metal, polycarbonate, fibreglass or glass, or have waterproof membranes. They may also install roof sheeting and wall cladding. ENTRY COURSE CPC20812 Certificate II in Metal Roofing and Cladding COURSE CPC32612 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
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DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
BOILERMAKER, WELDER, SPECIALIST WELDER
PIPE FITTER
COMPOSITES SHIPBUILDER
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
MARINE FABRICATOR, FABRICATOR
MACHINIST (MANUAL, FIRST CLASS AND CNC)
AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEER
MECHANICAL FITTER
AIR CONDITIONING MAINTAINER
BOILERMAKER, WELDER, FABRICATOR SHEETMETAL FABRICATOR
SHIPWRIGHT
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Boilermaker, Welder, Specialised Welder GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES A coded welder is a qualified welder who has then completed a welder approval test in specific welding configurations (e.g. MIG, TIG etc). COURSE MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding)
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DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
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Composites Shipbuilder GROWTH OF JOBS Stable RESPONSIBILITIES Working with composite materials including selecting, handling, using and storing materials and components, undertaking repairs and modifications, adjusting resin chemicals and selecting and using joining techniques. COURSE MEM31112 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade
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DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
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Licensed Electrician GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Select, set-up, install, test, commission, fault-find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment. COURSE MEM31215 Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
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Machinist (Manual, First Class and CNC) GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Operation, programming and maintenance of computer numerical control machinery. COURSE MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering (Computer Numerical Control)
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DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
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Mechanical Fitter GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Analyse, inspect, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, maintain fluid power controls, monitor equipment condition, and workplace health and safety. COURSE MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power)
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Boilermaker, Welder, Fabricator, Sheetmetal Fabricator GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Develop practical knowledge and gain hands-on skills in fabrication and welding, using industry standard technologies and techniques. COURSE MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Heavy) (Heavy/Welding)
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DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
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Pipe Fitter GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Interpret technical manuals, write technical reports, research and analyse engineering data, and workplace health and safety. COURSE MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy Yg)
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DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
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Marine Fabricator, Fabricator GROWTH OF JOBS Stable RESPONSIBILITIES Marine Fabricators use aluminium, stainless steel, fabricated metal, composite materials and other materials to build boats and other marine vessles. You will learn how to cut, shape and repair the metal components that make up the hulls, frames and other structures of boats. COURSE MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Marine)
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DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
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Air Conditioning Engineer GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement HVAC system projects, incorporating thermodynamics principles, psychrometric processes, energy management principles, and building information models, produce engineering drawings, and workplace health and safety. COURSE MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering - Technical (HVAC)
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DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
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Air Conditioning Technician GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Installing, repairing and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning systems, testing and troubleshooting circuits, repairing and assembling electronic components, handling refrigerants, and workplace safety and health. COURSE MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration/Air Conditioning)
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DEFENCE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
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Shipwright GROWTH OF JOBS Stable RESPONSIBILITIES Design and drawing using CAD, timber construction of plugs, and composite moulds and products. COURSE MEM30705 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
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RESOURCES INDUSTRY
AUTOMATION SPECIALIST
HEAVY AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC/PLANT MECHANIC
CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT
ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
ICT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
NETWORK ENGINEER
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
PROCESS PLANT OPERATOR
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RESOURCES INDUSTRY
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Automation Specialist GROWTH OF JOBS Very strong RESPONSIBILITIES Design and program industrial control systems, including PLC programming, SCADA, motor control, fault diagnosis and pneumatic systems. COURSE 52845WA Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations 52851WA Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations 52844WA Course in Working Effectively in an Automated Workplace UEE62111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
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RESOURCES INDUSTRY
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Cyber Security Consultant GROWTH OF JOBS Very strong RESPONSIBILITIES Provide security risk assessments, evaluate and implement security protection devices and software, assess cloud services and perform digital forensic investigations on workstations and mobile devices. COURSE 22445VIC Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
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RESOURCES INDUSTRY
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Electrical Instrumentation Technician GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Install, commission, calibrate and maintain modern instrumentation and control systems, including loop tuning of multi controllers and PLC. COURSE UEE40411 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering (Instrumentation)
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RESOURCES INDUSTRY
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Electronic Systems Technician GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES Design, commission, install, assemble, test, maintain and troubleshoot analogue and digital electronic components and devices, including microcontrollers, amplifiers, and power supplies. COURSE UEE50511 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
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RESOURCES INDUSTRY
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Engineering Field Technician GROWTH OF JOBS Moderate RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist engineers with the design, manufacture, installation, operation and maintainence of machinery and other mechanical equipment. • Assist engineers with the design, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical plant and systems. • Prepares engineering design utilising CAD software for improved product quality and project performance. • Maintain professional competence and stay abreast of trends in technology and innovation. COURSE MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering - Technical
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RESOURCES INDUSTRY
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Heavy Automotive Mechanic/ Plant Mechanic GROWTH OF JOBS Stable RESPONSIBILITIES You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the heavy automotive industry, working on loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks and haul trucks, inspecting and servicing transmissions, steering, brakes, fuel injection systems, hydraulics, and batteries, troubleshooting basic faults, and workplace safety and health. COURSE AUR20516 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle Servicing Pre-Apprenticeship)
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RESOURCES INDUSTRY
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ICT Support Technician GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Provide support for the deployment and maintenance of computer infrastructure and web technology and the diagnosis and resolution of technical problems. COURSE ICT30118 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (Network Administration)
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RESOURCES INDUSTRY
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Network Engineer GROWTH OF JOBS Very strong RESPONSIBILITIES Build and manage complex networks, configure virtual computing environments, apply advanced switching skills and manage data storage systems. COURSE ICT50418 Diploma of Information Technology Networking
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Offshore Installation Manager GROWTH OF JOBS Strong RESPONSIBILITIES Undertake technical projects, including plant modifications, energy and mass balances, risk management and safety, either individually or as part of a team. COURSE PMA60116 Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
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Process Plant Operator GROWTH OF JOBS Stable RESPONSIBILITIES Control, monitor and maintain the machines and equipment used to produce, refine and pump oil and gas. COURSE PMA30116 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations