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  Electrical
  
  Everyone thinks of the local sparky when they think about the electrical trade, but take a closer look at any industry and you’ll find an electrical trade specialist channelling power in ways that might surprise you.
  
  Find out more about career pathways in the electrical trade.
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  Trade Specialisation
  
  Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Apprenticeships
  
  Electrician Apprenticeships
  
  Electrical Fitting Apprenticeships
  
  Electrical Instrumentation Apprenticeships
- Metal and Engineering
  Metal and Engineering
  
  A career pathway in the metal and engineering trade offers a wide range of specialisation opportunities that are hands-on, hardy and often a bit greasy. Above all this trade requires determination and grit to deliver highly accurate work in varied and often extreme working environments.
  
  Find out more about career pathways in metal and engineering.
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  Boilermaker Apprenticeships
  
  Casting and Moulding Apprenticeships
  
  Fitter and Turner Apprenticeships
  
  Sheet Metal Apprenticeships
  
  Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships
- Automotive and Mechanical
  Automotive and Mechanical
  
  The automotive and mechanical trade is for rev-heads and engine fanatics of all makes and models. You can specialise in engine types and sizes, depending on your host employer. A career in the trade requires passion and respect for the vehicles and engines you will be entrusted to maintain and develop day in/ day out.
  
  Find out more about career pathways in automotive and mechanical.
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  Diesel Fitting Apprenticeships
  
  Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeships
  
  Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeships
  
  Panel Beating Apprenticeships
- Traineeships
  Traineeships
  
  A traineeship is an excellent development opportunity that builds highly practical skills. Trainees can become work ready to gain a competitive edge in the employment market.
  
  Find out more about career pathways through Traineeships.
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  Multidisciplinary Traineeships
  
  Business Administration Traineeships
  
  Warehousing Traineeships
- Horticulture
  Horticulture
  
  This is the home of the green-thumb. If you love to get your hands in the dirt and see your hard work grow into amazing results this is the trade for you. There are a variety of specialisations for the inner landscape designer, the true gardener and even those keen to grow the perfect lawn.
  
  Find out more about career pathways in horticulture.
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  Trade Specialisations
  
  Retail Nursery
  
  Parks and Gardens
  
  Landscaping
- Construction
  Construction
  
  Whether you want to build towers and tunnels or tables and cabinets there is a specialisation for you. There are even ‘finishing’ trades for the painters and plasters. The construction trade is founded on craftsmanship, so attention to detail and precision are must have traits for success.
  
  Find out more about career pathways in construction.
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  Cabinet Making Apprenticeships
  
  Carpentry Apprenticeships
  
  Civil Construction Apprenticeships
  
  Painting Apprenticeships
  
  Plastering Apprenticeships
  
  Plumbing Apprenticeships
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“Wormald is such an amazing place to work. I want to stay as long as I can and progress to a management role”
James Maslin, Electrical Apprentice

Construction Skill Requirments

Analytical Thinker
Problem solving skills
Spatial awareness
Working from drawings
Normal colour vision

Construction Career Outcomes

Supervisory and team leadership roles with a range of small, medium, and large construction and manufacturing companies.
Operate as a sole trader in a trade specialisation such as a Carpenter, Plumber, Tiler, or Electrician.
Progress to a small business owner and work on a range of private residential or commercial projects.
Work with large public or private companies that require skilled tradespeople on staff to maintain large infrastructure and facilities
With further training, progress to more senior, specialist roles such as Construction Manager, Contract Administrator or in procurement.

Training Snapshot

4 year apprenticeship
Completion of Vocational qualification at Certificate level
Specialisations available in construction
Trade support loans and government incentives available for eligible applicants

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