Metals and Engineering Trades – Career Pathways
What Types of Jobs? o Electrical (construction, manufacturing); o Robotics;
o Refrigeration Mechanic (Air-conditioning)
o Metal fabrication, Boiler-making, Welding
o Equipment maintenance and repair, fitter & turner
o Metal finishing, plastics production, powder coating
o Boat and ship building;
o Production and manufacturing scheduler
Where can the career take you? o Electrician; o Robotics Technician;
o Refrigeration Mechanic (Air-conditioning)
o Manager – (Metal fabrication, Boilermaker, Welder)
o Mechanic;
o Production Scheduler;
o Robotics systems designer;
o Boat Builder
o Marine Vessel Designer;
o Salesperson.
Qualifications and Pathways
Qualifications and Pathways
Qualifications and Pathways
Qualifications and Pathways
Other options include Locksmith,
composites and watch/clock
repair, aeronautics, jewellery
manufacturing
https://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses
Mining Industry Employment position out of 19 major industries in Queensland. 13th
The Mining Myth
https://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses http://www.qmisolutions.com.au/metal-and-engineering/
15th - Agriculture
7th – Manufacturing
18th – Electricity, Gas, Water
3rd – Construction
https://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses http://www.qmisolutions.com.au/metal-and-engineering/
Of the Australian Manufacturing Industry is employed in Queensland. 20%
An estimated 356,000 people are employed in the metal, engineering and boating industries.
South East Queensland Opportunities
Plastics
Boat Builder
Construction Industry
Metal Fabrication
Air-conditioning (residential & commercial)
This is a sample of the most likely jobs in this
region however opportunities are not limited to
these.
Central and North Queensland Opportunities
Resources Industry
Construction Industry
Metal Fabrication
Air-conditioning (residential & commercial)
This is a sample of the most likely jobs in this
region however opportunities are not limited to
these.
Western Queensland Opportunities
Resources Industry
Construction Industry
Metal Fabrication
Air-conditioning
This is a sample of the most likely jobs in this
region however opportunities are not limited to
these.
Resources
Career Advice and Apprenticeships:
ohttp://www.aapathways.com.au/Home Course and Training Provider Details: ohttps://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses QLD Manufacturing Industry Details: ohttp://www.qmisolutions.com.au/capabilities/skills/
QLD Training Details ohttps://training.qld.gov.au/training/incentives
What Types of Jobs?
o Cabinet and furniture manufacturing; o Flooring;
o Interior design and decorating;
o Glass and Glazier tradesperson;
o Blinds and security screens;
o Sales.
What do you do at work? o Cabinet and furniture manufacturing; o Flooring;
o Interior design and decorating;
o Glass and Glazier tradesperson.
Where can the career take you? o Furniture Maker;
o Carpet layer;
o Timber Floorer;
o Interior decorator/designer;
o Glazier;
o Stained Glass Tradesperson;
o Sales Assistant;
o Project Manager.
Construction
Manufacturing
Major Projects
Qualifications and Pathways
Other options include Upholstery , Timber & Composites Machining,
Soft Furnishing, Picture Framing, Piano Technology, Mattress & Base
Making, Kitchens & Bathrooms - Retail Services and Furniture Design.
https://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses
Mining Industry Employment position out of 19 major industries in Queensland. 13th
The Mining Myth
https://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses http://www.qmisolutions.com.au/metal-and-engineering/
15th - Agriculture
7th – Manufacturing
18th – Electricity, Gas, Water
3rd – Construction
South East Queensland Opportunities
Furniture Manufacturing
Construction
Cabinet Making
Major Projects
Housing Development This is a sample of the most likely jobs in this
region however opportunities are not limited to
these.
Central and North Queensland Opportunities
Furniture Manufacturing
Construction
Housing Development
Other opportunities include: Upholstery , Timber & Composites Machining,
Soft Furnishing, Picture Framing, Piano Technology, Mattress & Base
Making, Kitchens & Bathrooms - Retail Services and Furniture Design.
This is a sample of the most likely jobs in this
region however opportunities are not limited to
these.
Resources
Career Advice and Apprenticeships:
ohttp://www.aapathways.com.au/Home Course and Training Provider Details: ohttps://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses QLD Manufacturing Industry Details: ohttp://www.qmisolutions.com.au/capabilities/skills/
QLD Training Details ohttps://training.qld.gov.au/training/incentives
Food and Meat Processing – Career Pathways
What Types of Jobs?
o Food processing work;
o Retail baking;
o Cheese making;
o Wine making;
o Food Safety;
o Abattoirs;
o Butchers and Smallgoods.
Where can the career take you?
o Food testing manager;
o Production Supervisor (food processing);
o Vineyard Assistant;
o Sales;
o Food Safety auditor;
o Meat worker
o Retail Manager;
o Butcher;
o Plant Manager.
Qualifications and Pathways (Food Processing)
Other options include Food Sales,
Flour Milling and Sugar Milling.
Qualifications and Pathways (Meat Processing)
Food and Beverage industry size in Australia by 2020. $40B
http://www.cabinet.qld.gov.au/documents/2011/jun/food%20for%20a%20growing%20economy/Attachments/Report.pdf
South East Queensland Opportunities
Wine Making
Food and Beverage Processing
Meat Processing
Food Safety
Butchery
This is a sample of the most likely jobs in this
region however opportunities are not limited to
these.
Baking
Central and North Queensland Opportunities
Meat Processing
Butchery
Baking
Sugar Milling Industry
This is a sample of the most likely jobs in this
region however opportunities are not limited to
these.
Western Queensland Opportunities
Meat Processing
Butchery
This is a sample of the most likely jobs in this
region however opportunities are not limited to
these.
Resources
Career Advice and Apprenticeships:
ohttp://www.aapathways.com.au/Home Course and Training Provider Details: ohttps://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses QLD Manufacturing Industry Details: ohttp://www.qmisolutions.com.au/capabilities/skills/
QLD Training Details ohttps://training.qld.gov.au/training/incentives
What Types of Jobs?
o manufacturing testing
o food testing
o bio-medical laboratories
o pathology testing
o defence laboratories
o Biotechnology
o construction materials testing
o mineral assay
o environmental testing/monitoring
What do you do at work? o Collect and/or receive samples;
o Test samples (goods, food, materials, soil, water, biological);
o Record results of tests and compare with standards;
o Report results and variations;
o Perform standardized chemical tests;
o Operate testing machinery;
o Conform to rigorous testing procedures.
Where can the career take you?
o Laboratory Assistant;
o Laboratory Technician;
o Food Laboratory Technologist;
o Technical Sales Representatives;
o Pathology Worker;
o Laboratory Manager.
Qualifications and Pathways
Of graduates of Laboratory Skills higher education were employed or in further study. 87%
https://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses/details?Code=MSL50109
% of top 3 industries of employment for graduates.
South East Queensland Opportunities
Central and North Queensland Opportunities
Resources
Career Advice and Apprenticeships:
ohttp://www.aapathways.com.au/Home Course and Training Provider Details: ohttps://www.myskills.gov.au/Courses QLD Manufacturing Industry Details: ohttp://www.qmisolutions.com.au/capabilities/skills/
QLD Training Details ohttps://training.qld.gov.au/training/incentives