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Aug 25,2017

National Skills Week (28 August – 3 September) marks a time to celebrate the important contributions vocational education and training (VET) makes to the lives of many Australians ...

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Jun 09,2017

The Foundation Skills Assessment Tool (FSAT) is now available for use. Funded by the Department of Education and Training, FSAT is an interactive online tool designed to identify and measure an individual’s foundation skill levels (English language, literacy and numeracy skills as well as employability skills). ...

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Skills in Demand

Knowing what jobs are in high demand may assist you with choosing training.
Explore courses relating to recent skills shortages in your State below.
myskills_ss_aboristjpg Arborist
myskills_ss_hairdresserjpg Hairdresser
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myskills_ss_solid_plastererjpg Solid Plasterer
myskills_ss_stonemasonjpg Stonemason
myskills_ss_bakerjpg Baker
myskills_ss_solid_plastererjpg Solid Plasterer
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myskills_ss_vehicle_painterjpg Vehicle Painter
myskills_ss_bricklayerjpg Bricklayer
myskills_ss_plumberjpg Plumbers
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myskills_ss_fridge_aircon_mechjpg Fridge and Aircon Mechanic
myskills_ss_automotive_mechjpg Automotive Electrician
myskills_ss_sheetmetal_tradesworkerjpg Sheetmetal Trades Worker
myskills_ss_fridge_aircon_mechjpg Fridge and Aircon Mechanic
myskills_ss_early_childhd_teacherjpg Early Childhood Teacher
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myskills_ss_plumberjpg Plumbers
myskills_ss_fitterjpg Fitter
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myskills_ss_metal_machinistjpg Metal Machinist (First Class)
myskills_ss_motor_mechjpg Motor Mechanic (General)
myskills_ss_sheetmetal_tradesworkerjpg Sheetmetal Trades Worker
myskills_ss_metal_machinistjpg Metal Machinist (First Class)
myskills_ss_fibrous_plastererjpg Fibrous Plasterer
myskills_ss_painting_trades_workerjpg Painting Trades Worker
myskills_ss_sheetmetal_tradesworkerjpg Sheetmetal Trades Worker
myskills_ss_vehicle_painterjpg Vehicle Painter
myskills_ss_motor_mechjpg Motor Mechanic (General)
myskills_ss_sheetmetal_tradesworkerjpg Sheetmetal Trades Worker
myskills_ss_metal_machinistjpg Metal Machinist (First Class)
myskills_ss_motor_mechjpg Motor Mechanic (General)
myskills_ss_cabinetmakerjpg Cabinetmaker
myskills_ss_sheetmetal_tradesworkerjpg Sheetmetal Trades Worker
myskills_ss_automotive_mechjpg Automotive Electrician
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Things to Consider

Source: Based on Department of Employment skills shortage research

Student Outcomes

Training helps people get work and earn a living.
Explore below some of the courses that helped surveyed graduates1 move into employment and earn good wages.
Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
85.7
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
55.1
Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational)
70.7
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)
55
Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
65.5
Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
53.3
Certificate II in Security Operations
57.8
Certificate II in Driving Operations
51.8
Certificate I in Building and Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating, Wall and Floor Tiling, Solid Plastering and Stonemasonry)
55.4
Certificate II in Road Transport Yard Operations (Freight Handler)
51
Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)
85.7
Graduate Certificate in Applied Pharmacy Practice
66.7
Diploma of Financial Planning
77.8
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
66.7
Diploma of Remedial Massage
75
Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)
66.7
Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
71.4
Diploma of Logistics
64.3
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
70.5
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing)
63.9
Diploma of Project Management
88,700
Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
56,300
Diploma of Financial Planning
71,000
Diploma of Management
53,600
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
68,000
Diploma of Accounting
50,200
Diploma of Human Resources Management
60,500
Diploma of Information Technology Networking
49,200
Graduate Certificate in Applied Pharmacy Practice
56,500
Diploma of Community Services (Case management)
48,000

1 Data is sourced from the 2016 Student Outcomes Survey, conducted by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), which focuses on student employment outcomes and satisfaction with VET in Australia.

* Proportion of graduates who were unemployed before training who gained employed within six months after completion. Excludes courses where there is insufficient survey data.

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research