Industry Profile - Trades, Construction and Manufacturing

Working in “the trades” use to be seen by people as “dirty and dangerous”. In fact, these days trades are lucrative, long term, challenging and independent careers. With most trades requiring a period of formal study combined with professional experience - often through an apprenticeship, these careers are perfect for people who like to be “on the job” from the beginning.

The Construction industry is the fifth largest employing industry in Australia, employing almost one in ten workers. From domestic construction, rennovation and fixtures to complex civil works and public infrastructure, the construction industry offers a wide range of roles and work situations.

Manufacturing is Australia's largest industry with a gross product of nearly $70 billion. The Manufacturing sector is a skill intensive and knowledge intensive industry that drives research and development and is a significant export earner.


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