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Building and construction is one of the largest industries in Australia. Continuing economic growth and an underlying stable economy has seen the industry maintain growth over the past 10 or so years.
Although the property boom has shown signs of slowing, there are still excellent prospects in all areas. The surge in infrastructure investment (particularly in NSW, the largest trade employer in the country) has also lead to growth and an increase in jobs.
The 'skills shortage' plaguing the industry will further increase the demand for qualified workers. The biggest skills shortages relate to:
- carpenters and joiners
- fibrous plasterers
- solid plasterers
- bricklayers
- plumbers
- cabinetmakers
- electricians.
A predicted national shortage of 250 000 trade apprentices over the next decade translates into a very secure job future for anyone entering the industry now.
Check out the Current size of the profession.
Excerpt from Career FAQs Building & Construction
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