The construction industry is one of Australia’s largest industries. It covers planning and building everything from homes to hospitals and office blocks, to roads and bridges and infrastructure for renewable energy. Sometimes it involves demolition and earthworks.

Careers in field: Carpenter, builder, foreman, site supervisor.

Training options: Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Certificate II Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship, Certificate IV Residential Drafting and Advanced Diploma Building Design (Architectural).

Hosted by TAFE NSW

Plumbers install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, guttering and metal roofing, mechanical services and related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.

Careers in this field: General Plumber, Roof Plumber, Mechanical Plumber, Plumbing Inspector.

Training options: Certificate II/III in Plumbing, Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services. Variations in Drainage, Fire Protection, Gas Fitting and Roof Plumbing.

Hosted by: TAFE NSW

Electricians have the specific expertise required to install and repair electrotechnology systems. They design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances and facilities. They are also responsible for renewable energies such as solar, wind, and storage.

Careers in field: Electrician and Electrical fitter who can then specialise in instrumentation, renewable energy, automation, power transmission.

Training options: Certificate II in Electrotechnology, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, Certificate IV in Renewable Energy.

Hosted by TAFE NSW

Motor Mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.

Careers in this field: Motor Mechanic, Vehicle Parts Interpreter, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter.

Training options: Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.

Hosted by: TAFE NSW

Combine hands-on work with creativity with a career in landscape construction. Apprentice landscapers learn about paving, retaining walls, concreting, drainage and plant identification and establishment.

Training options: Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE

Cabinetmakers craft custom furniture, cabinets, and other wooden fixtures with precision and skill. They will help clients design cabinetry plans, translate this to machinery that cuts pieces out before putting them together and installing onsite.

Careers in this field: Cabinetmaker, Joiner

Training options: Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE

As a career as a draftsperson, you use hands-on, specialised skills in employment with an

You will utilise a range of skills including but not limited to, inspect and assess sites to inform the design process, use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects, apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation.

Careers in field: Draftsperson, support to architect, building designer or builder.

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE

There are all types of trades roles available within the Defence Force. In this session, they will highlight the variety and process to get involved.

Bricklayers lay bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures.
Careers in this field: Bricklayers, stonemason

Training options: Certificate III in Bricklaying/Block laying

Hosted by: TAFE NSW