Life In The Trades
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Gone are the days of thinking that you can’t have an awesome career as a tradie. Tradies earn great money, enjoy flexible hours, and work with their brains just as much as the tools they hold in their hands. There are 70+ careers to choose from, and plenty of pathways into a career in construction, so you’re bound to find something you’ll love. If you’re interested in finding out if a trade could be a great fit for you, you’re in the right place!
Tools For The Trades
Sponsored by Construction Skills Queensland
What you will learn
Learn about the different trades in construction, what it's like to work a trade day to day, and what pathways lead to a career as a tradie.
Learn what a career as a labourer involves, how to transport materials safely on a jobsite, and where labouring can take you in the construction industry.
Learn about the role of pipelayers in the construction industry, the types of machinery used to lay pipes, and the importance of safety when working on large-scale infrastructure.
Learn how Site Engineers conduct quality control inspections and decide whether each area passes or fails against standards.