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General industry trends ..........................................page 3

Occupations in Demand table .............................page 3-5

Asia skills .......................................................................page 6

Accommodation & food industry focus .........page 7

The future of Australian tourism skills ............page 9

Mineral resources focus .........................................page 10

Construction focus, including plumbing ........page 11

Health & community care focus ........................page 12

Skills for the ‘new’, green industries .................page 13

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We’ve collated and summarised skill needs research to make it easier to help careers staff and students plan further study paths. We’ve also looked into ‘new’ industries, skills for working with Asia, and illustrated some ‘real’ pathways. Go well!

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whErE arE thE nEw jobs?More than 1.3 million jobs were created in the last six years. Due in part to an ageing population, the largest growth was in Health Care and Social Assistance (up by 275,200). A dynamic economic period has meant Construction is up 179,400 jobs. The ‘new world’ has heralded 136,000 extra jobs in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services sector, and the drive to keep up to date has helped Education and Training to more than 120,800 jobs.

it’s not all good nEwsA side affect of new technologies, globalisation and the increasing manufacturing might of China and India has been that employment has declined in two industries over the past five years:• Manufacturing (down by 33,800)• Information Media and Telco (23,700).

of rEgional intErEstFor obvious reasons, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, and Mining, have loads of employees in regional areas. But the following industries are actually the major employers in regional areas:• Retail Trade • Healthcare and Social Assistance • Construction.

Source: Australian Jobs – deewr.gov.au

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Projected occupations in demandThere is projected to be a shortage in all areas listed, but those marked with ‘*’ are ‘critical’ shortages. The ‘courses’ column refers to the page in Smart Start 2012 where you will find a national course listing related to these occupations, complete with entry requirements.

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Errors & oMissionsEvery effort has been made to ensure information in this publication is correct, but the publisher accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions.

whErE arE thE nEw jobs?More than 1.3 million jobs were created in the last six years. Due in part to an ageing population, the largest growth was in Health Care and Social Assistance (up by 275,200). A dynamic economic period has meant Construction is up 179,400 jobs. The ‘new world’ has heralded 136,000 extra jobs in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services sector, and the drive to keep up to date has helped Education and Training to more than 120,800 jobs.

it’s not all good nEwsA side affect of new technologies, globalisation and the increasing manufacturing might of China and India has been that employment has declined in two industries over the past five years:• Manufacturing (down by 33,800)• Information Media and Telco (23,700).

of rEgional intErEstFor obvious reasons, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, and Mining, have loads of employees in regional areas. But the following industries are actually the major employers in regional areas:• Retail Trade • Healthcare and Social Assistance • Construction.

Source: Australian Jobs – deewr.gov.au

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Accountant (General) Page 132

Actuary Page 132

Aeronautical Engineer Page 267

Agricultural Consultant Page 157

Agricultural Engineer Page 157

Agricultural Scientist Page 157

Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber Page 117

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Page 117

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Page 267

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Page 267

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) Page 267

Ambulance Offi cer and Paramedic * Page 167

Anaesthetist * Page 167

Analyst Programmer Page 215

Architect and Landscape Architect * Page 90

Audiologist and Speech Pathologist * Page 167

Automotive Electrician Page 267

Baker and Pastrycook * Page 256

Barristers * Page 230

Beauty Therapist * Page 256

Biomedical Engineer Page 167

Boat Builder and Repairer Page 90

Bricklayer and Stonemason * Page 90

Cardiologist Page 167

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Page 167

Care Worker, Personal and Nursing Support * Page 167

Carers, Aged and Disabled * Page 167

Carers, Child * Page 167

Carpenter Page 90

Carpenter and Joiner Page 90

Cartographer and Surveyor * Page 117

Chef * Page 256

Chemical Engineer Page 238

Chemist Page 238

Child Care Centre Manager Page 108

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Projected occupations in demandThere is projected to be a shortage in all areas listed, but those marked with ‘*’ are ‘critical’ shortages. The ‘courses’ column refers to the page in Smart Start 2012 where you will fi nd a national course listing related to these occupations, complete with entry requirements.

OCCUPATION IN DEMAND Criticalshortage

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Chiropractor Page 167

Civil Engineer Page 117

Civil Engineering Draftsperson Page 117

Civil Engineering Technician Page 117

Clinical haematologist Page 167

Clinical Psychologist Page 167

Construction Project Manager Page 117

Dental Hygienist Page 167

Dental Prosthetist Page 167

Dental Specialist Page 167

Dental Technician Page 167

Dentist Page 167

Dermatologist Page 167

Developer Programmer Page 215

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist Page 167

Diesel Motor Mechanic Page 267

Drainer Page 117

Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher Page 108

Educational Psychologist Page 108

Electrical Engineer Page 215

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Page 215

Electrical Engineering Technician Page 215

Electrical Linesworker Page 215

Electrician (General) Page 215

Electrician (Special Class) Page 215

Electronic Equipment Trades Worker Page 215

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) Page 215

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) Page 215

Electronics Engineer Page 215

Emergency Medicine Specialist Page 167

Endocrinologist Page 238

Engineering Manager Page 117

Engineering Professionals, Civil * Page 117

Engineering Professionals, Telecommunication * Page 117

Engineering Technologist Page 117

Engineers, Chemical and Materials * Page 117

Engineers, Electrical * Page 117

Engineers, Mining * Page 117

Environmental & Occupational * Page 157

Environmental Engineer Page 157

Environmental Health Officer Page 157

External Auditor Page 132

Fibrous Plasterer page 90

Fire and Emergency Worker * Page 167

Fitness Instructor * Page 262

Fitter (General) Page 117

Fitter and Turner Page 117

Fitter-Welder Page 117

Forester Page 157

Funeral Workers * Page 256

Gasfitter Page 117

Gastroenterologist Page 167

General Medical Practitioner * Page 167

Geologists and Geophysicist * Page 117

Geotechnical Engineer Page 117

Glazier Page 90

Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators * Page 95

Health Diagnostic and Promotion * Page 167

Health Professionals * Page 167

Hospital Pharmacist Page 167

Hotel Service Manager * Page 256

Human Resource Professional * Page 185

ICT Business Analyst Page 215

ICT Sales Professionals * Page 215

Industrial Engineer Page 117

Information and Organisation * Page 215

Intensive Care Specialist Page 167

Internal Auditor Page 132

Internal Medicine Specialist * Page 132

Joiner Page 90

Labourers, Other Construction and Mining * Page 117

Land Economist Page 157

Landscape Architect and Architect * Page 90

Lift Mechanic Page 117

Locksmith Page 117

Management Accountant Page 132

Construction manager * page 90

Health and Welfare Services manager * Page 167

Nursing manager * Page 167

Transport Services manager * Page 267

Managing Directors and Chief Executives * Page 132

Massage Therapists * Page 167

Materials Engineer Page 117

Mechanical Engineering * Page 267

Medical Administrator Page 167

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer Page 167

Medical Laboratory Scientist Page 167

Medical Oncologist Page 167

General (Medical) Practitioner * Page 167

Medical Radiation Therapist Page 167

Medical Technician * Page 167

Metal Fabricator Page 117

Metal Machinist (First Class) Page 117

Midwife Page 167

Miner, Driller and Shot Firer * Page 117

Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) Page 117

Motor Mechanic (General) Page 267

Motorcycle Mechanic Page 267

Multimedia Specialist and Web Developer * Page 215

Naval Architect Page 267

Neurologist Page 167

Neurosurgeon Page 167

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Page 167

Nurse Educator and Researcher * Page 167

Nurse Managers * Page 167

Nurse Practitioner Page 167

Nurse, Enrolled and Mothercraft * Page 167

Nurse, Aged Care * Page 167

Nurse, Registered * Page 167

Nursing Clinical Director Page 167

Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers * Page 167

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Page 167

Occupational & Environmental * Page 185

Occupational Health and Safety Advisor Page 185

Occupational Therapists * Page 185

Ophthalmologist Page 167

Organisational Psychologist Page 185

Orthopaedic Surgeon Page 167

Osteopath Page 167

Spatial Scientist Page 238

Otorhinolaryngologist Page 238

Paediatric Surgeon Page 167

Paediatrician Page 167

Painting Trades Workers Page 90

Paramedics and Ambulance Officers * Page 167

Pastrycooks and Bakers * Page 256

Pathologist Page 167

Petroleum Engineer Page 117

Pharmacists * Page 167

Physicist (Medical Physicist only) Page 167

Physiotherapists * Page 167

Plant Operators, Earthmoving * Page 117

Plasterers * Page 90

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Page 167

Plumbers * Page 117

Podiatrist Page 167

Primary Health Organisation Manager Page 167

Production or Plant Engineer Page 117

Psychiatrist Page 167

Psychologists * Page 185

Psychotherapist Page 185

Quantity Surveyor page 90

Radiation Oncologist Page 167

Radiocommunications Technician Page 215

Registered Nurse Page 167

Renal Medicine Specialist Page 167

Retail Pharmacist Page 167

Rheumatologist Page 167

Roof Plumber Page 117

Sales Professional, ICT * Page 215

Science Professionals, Other Natural and Physical * Page 238

Scientists, Environmental * Page 157

Secondary School Teacher Page 108

Sheetmetal Trades Worker Page 117

Sheetmetal Trades Workers * Page 117

Ship’s Engineer Page 267

OCCUPATION IN DEMAND Critical shortage

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General Medical Practitioner * Page 167

Geologists and Geophysicist * Page 117

Geotechnical Engineer Page 117

Glazier Page 90

Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators * Page 95

Health Diagnostic and Promotion * Page 167

Health Professionals * Page 167

Hospital Pharmacist Page 167

Hotel Service Manager * Page 256

Human Resource Professional * Page 185

ICT Business Analyst Page 215

ICT Sales Professionals * Page 215

Industrial Engineer Page 117

Information and Organisation * Page 215

Intensive Care Specialist Page 167

Internal Auditor Page 132

Internal Medicine Specialist * Page 132

Joiner Page 90

Labourers, Other Construction and Mining * Page 117

Land Economist Page 157

Landscape Architect and Architect * Page 90

Lift Mechanic Page 117

Locksmith Page 117

Management Accountant Page 132

Construction manager * page 90

Health and Welfare Services manager * Page 167

Nursing manager * Page 167

Transport Services manager * Page 267

Managing Directors and Chief Executives * Page 132

Massage Therapists * Page 167

Materials Engineer Page 117

Mechanical Engineering * Page 267

Medical Administrator Page 167

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer Page 167

Medical Laboratory Scientist Page 167

Medical Oncologist Page 167

General (Medical) Practitioner * Page 167

Medical Radiation Therapist Page 167

Medical Technician * Page 167

Metal Fabricator Page 117

Metal Machinist (First Class) Page 117

Midwife Page 167

Miner, Driller and Shot Firer * Page 117

Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) Page 117

Motor Mechanic (General) Page 267

Motorcycle Mechanic Page 267

Multimedia Specialist and Web Developer * Page 215

Naval Architect Page 267

Neurologist Page 167

Neurosurgeon Page 167

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Page 167

Nurse Educator and Researcher * Page 167

Nurse Managers * Page 167

Nurse Practitioner Page 167

Nurse, Enrolled and Mothercraft * Page 167

Nurse, Aged Care * Page 167

Nurse, Registered * Page 167

Nursing Clinical Director Page 167

Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers * Page 167

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Page 167

Occupational & Environmental * Page 185

Occupational Health and Safety Advisor Page 185

Occupational Therapists * Page 185

Ophthalmologist Page 167

Organisational Psychologist Page 185

Orthopaedic Surgeon Page 167

Osteopath Page 167

Spatial Scientist Page 238

Otorhinolaryngologist Page 238

Paediatric Surgeon Page 167

Paediatrician Page 167

Painting Trades Workers Page 90

Paramedics and Ambulance Officers * Page 167

Pastrycooks and Bakers * Page 256

Pathologist Page 167

Petroleum Engineer Page 117

Pharmacists * Page 167

Physicist (Medical Physicist only) Page 167

Physiotherapists * Page 167

Plant Operators, Earthmoving * Page 117

Plasterers * Page 90

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Page 167

Plumbers * Page 117

Podiatrist Page 167

Primary Health Organisation Manager Page 167

Production or Plant Engineer Page 117

Psychiatrist Page 167

Psychologists * Page 185

Psychotherapist Page 185

Quantity Surveyor page 90

Radiation Oncologist Page 167

Radiocommunications Technician Page 215

Registered Nurse Page 167

Renal Medicine Specialist Page 167

Retail Pharmacist Page 167

Rheumatologist Page 167

Roof Plumber Page 117

Sales Professional, ICT * Page 215

Science Professionals, Other Natural and Physical * Page 238

Scientists, Environmental * Page 157

Secondary School Teacher Page 108

Sheetmetal Trades Worker Page 117

Sheetmetal Trades Workers * Page 117

Ship’s Engineer Page 267

Ship’s Master Page 267

Ship’s Officer Page 267

Shipwright Page 267

Small Engine Mechanic Page 267

Social Worker * Page 185

Software Engineer Page 215

Solicitors * Page 230

Solid Plasterer Page 90

Sonographer Page 167

Special Needs Teacher Page 108

Specialist Physician (General Medicine) Page 167

Specialist Physicians nec Page 167

Speech Pathologist Page 167

Speech Professionals and Audiologists * Page 167

Stonemasons and Bricklayers * Page 90

Structural Engineer Page 117

Surgeons * Page 167

Surveyor Page 117

Surveyors and Cartographers * Page 117

Systems Analyst Page 215

Taxation Accountant Page 132

Teacher of the Hearing Impaired Page 108

Teacher of the Sight Impaired Page 108

Teachers, Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) * Page 108

Technical Cable Jointer Page 215

Technicians and Draftspersons, Civil Engineering * Page 117

Technicians, Medical * Page 167

Technicians, Other Building and Engineering * Page 90

Telecommunications Engineer Page 215

Telecommunications Field Engineer Page 215

Telecommunications Network Engineer Page 215

Telecommunications Network Planner Page 215

Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist

Page 215

Thoracic Medicine Specialist Page 167

Transport Engineer Page 267

Tutors and Teachers, Private * Page 108

Urban and Regional Planner Page 117

Urologist Page 167

Valuer page 90

Vascular Surgeon Page 167

Veterinarian Page 167

Veterinarians * Page 167

Waiters * Page 256

Wall and Floor Tiler Page 90

Web Developers and Multimedia Specialists * Page 215

Welder (First Class) Page 117

Welfare Centre Manager Page 185

Welfare Support Worker * Page 185

Sources: Department of Immigration and Citizenship; Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Smart Start 2012; Skills Australia


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Australia is located in the Asia/Pacific region, but has been trying to elbow itself away from the Pacific and closer to Asia. Why? Because Asia has a massive population and is an economic powerhouse that looks set to grow and grow and grow.

By 2020, it is predicted that three of the world’s four largest economies will be in Asia: China, India and Japan. But chuck in South Korea and Indonesia and Taiwan and you can see what Asia represents!

Even today, three of Australia’s top trading partners are in Asia. Couple that with the fact that most non-white immigration are people from Asia, and you can see the crucial and permanent links that are developing.

There are great employment opportunities for Australians from Asian backgrounds and other Australians who have the skills for working with people in Asia.

foCus on ChinaThe Australian Government regards its relationship with China as one of its most important. There have been regular high-level visits, and the economic relationship continues to develop rapidly. China is Australia’s largest export market. Perhaps even more telling is the fact that Australia is China’s seventh largest trading partner.

Mineral resources and wool are the major exports to China, but there is strong export growth in agricultural goods including wine.

China is also a massive market for our education sector.

Working with ChinaThose with Chinese language skills will find it much easier to find work, but there are also opportunities for those who are not fluent, such as teaching English, editing, proofreading, freelance writing, and computer work.

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A need for

Asia skills

get up on Asia• www.myfuture.edu.au has extensive resources for getting students upskilled on opportunities in Asia. Go to myfuture and then navigate to Asia Skills.

• Becoming Asia Literate: Grants to Schools provided almost $7.3 million to Australian schools from 2009 to 2011.

• The Asia Education Foundation (AEF) advocates for and supports Asia literacy in Australian schools. See www.asiaeducation.edu.au for a host of resources.


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Mineral resources and wool are the major exports to China, but there is strong export growth in agricultural goods including wine.

China is also a massive market for our education sector.

Working with ChinaThose with Chinese language skills will find it much easier to find work, but there are also opportunities for those who are not fluent, such as teaching English, editing, proofreading, freelance writing, and computer work.

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Accommodation and food services has one of the youngest age profiles of any industry, and it provides a flexible entry point to the labour market for school leavers, students and part-time workers. Most workers do not have a post-school qualification in this industry, which means further education and training will put students in an excellent position to excel.

Short-term growth is expected to be strong and to exceed the all-industry average.

And long-term, it’s a very safe bet: Skills Australia forecasts that this industry will grow regardless of other circumstances to do with the world economy.

Accommodation food services

see the ‘services, hospitality & Tourism’ courses starting on page 256 of smart start 2012 page for your study options.

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• Accommodation and food services employs approximately 753,600 people, accounting for around seven per cent of the total Australian workforce.

• More than half of the workforce is employed in small enterprises.

• Almost 40 per cent of employment in accommodation and food services occurs in regional and remote areas.

• The industry workforce is primarily female (at 56 per cent) and has a high proportion of part-time workers.

SOURCE: Skills Australia

skill snapshotPathway: Flexi TAFe FAsT deliverySkill need: CheF

Chloe Dent is making a skills shortage work for her! Dent started her apprenticeship at Panthers World of Entertainment and was selected to do “Flexi TAFE delivery” which meant she could do her Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery faster than ‘regular’ TAFE. It’s all about designing the study around her actual workplace duties. This required an enormous commitment to working without supervision through her qualification. She had previously completed certificates I and II in Hospitality Operations at TAFE NSW, and has now completed the final stages of her TAFE studies with Distinction.

She has also taken advantage of a number of opportunities, including work experience at Matt Moran’s restaurant, Aria, Government House in Canberra, and at the Good Food Show where she worked with celebrity chefs and the Master Chef judges. She also has an impressive record in numerous cooking competitions.

Dent already mentors two first-year apprentices and coordinates work experience students. She was selected to participate in Group Training Australia’s national leadership program along with 20 other outstanding apprentices and trainees.

Having completed her apprenticeship Dent worked at The Vault 146 before taking a position of commis chef on Hamilton Island. She aspires to travel and build her culinary knowledge, undertake further study in Hospitality Management, run her own bistro, and perhaps pursue a career in teaching others to enjoy the industry as much as she does.

Bright future for tourism

Chloe Dent


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• Accommodation and food services employs approximately 753,600 people, accounting for around seven per cent of the total Australian workforce.

• More than half of the workforce is employed in small enterprises.

• Almost 40 per cent of employment in accommodation and food services occurs in regional and remote areas.

• The industry workforce is primarily female (at 56 per cent) and has a high proportion of part-time workers.

SOURCE: Skills Australia

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Bright future for tourismAndrew Blanchard spoke with Anne-Marie hede, an associate professor at victoria University, about the skill needs of an $81 billion industry that employs 464,500 people.

skills and jobs“Graduates need to be creative, flexible and have empathy for tourists and local residents, and have a good understanding of the potential impact of tourism on the environment,” says Hede. She says essential skills are:

• good knowledge of local product and area

• excellent research skills – internet, daily news, trade publications

• a second language: Mandarin, German, Spanish...

• as most tourism enterprises are a small business, small business skills will be a big advantage, such as administrative skills, customer service, communication skills, knowledge of OH&S and management skills.

a grEEn industry“The tourism industry will need to respond to a growing demand from consumers for environmentally friendly and sustainable products and services,” says Hede. She believes the trend will continue to grow, and it’s a great way for people to attract tourists whilst looking after the environment. Also see page 13.

wEll inforMEd “Planning an itinerary is becoming more of a collaborative effort”, says Hede. It is

becoming more common for travellers to take a bigger hand in organising their own trips. They want personalise it, says Hede, and take a more creative approach

to planning and designing their experiences. She says the internet has obviously become a goldmine of information with traveller forums and tourism websites.

long-tErM trEndsHede believes there are a few trends that the industry will need to accommodate in the future.

• Strong Aussie dollar. The Aussie dollar is the highest it’s been in years, and that has a negative effect on inbound tourism.

• The time-poor population. More Australians just don’t have enough time to dream about holidays let alone plan them. This type of customer is looking for someone to organise a travel package quickly with no fuss.

• Ageing population. Tourism industry it must accommodate a growing number of seniors who will be out enjoying their retirement.

• Emerging market of Chinese tourists.

Companies will be looking for staff who are bilingual and who have an understanding of Chinese culture. Also see page 6.

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By some measures, the mineral resources industry accounts for almost half of the value of Australia’s exports. It’s a massive industry that looks set to get bigger and bigger as China and India grow.

Wages in the sector are usually higher than in other sectors, and exploration and support services are booming.

This is, however, an industry that is closely linked to overseas economies.

There are many opportunities in for environmental and social professionals.

• Mining recorded the strongest employment growth of any industry over the past five years, at 54 per cent

• 61 per cent of employment in the mining industry takes place in regional and remote areas, compared to 37 per cent for all industries

• The majority of the mining workforce (66 per cent) is employed by large enterprises (i.e. those than employ 200 workers or more)

SOURCES: Skills Australia

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see the ‘engineering, Manufacturing & Mining’ courses on page 117 of smart start 2012 for relevant courses (and see page 267 for automotive courses).

skill snapshotPathway: ApprenTiCeshipSkill need: diesel MeChAniC

Renee Arnold, from Broken Hill, had a interest in mechanics, but no prior training. It took a recruitment drive to find more workers for the SA mining industry to nudge her towards an apprenticeship. She says her apprenticeship provided a great sense of self-worth: “It’s very satisfying. I am being given more responsibility and working on bigger jobs.”

She was the first female diesel mechanic employed by Cavpower, and has carved a path for another young female diesel mechanic recently hired by the organisation.

“I think you are listened to more as a female in a male environment. You stand out, and are often scrutinized more than the younger male apprentices. But I’ve not encountered any negativity at all.”

• accountants

• boilermakers

• business analysts

• cooks

• diesel mechanics

• drafters

• drill and

machinery

• drillers

• drivers

• electrical

mechanics

• engineers – all of

them

• environmental

scientists

• estimators

• fitters

• geoscientists

• heavy equipment

operators

• HR people

• hydraulics guys

• instrumentation

designer

• IT people

• lab technicians

• labourers

• lawyers

• logistics

• maintenance

• media people

• metallurgists

• OH&S officers

• photographers

• piping designers

• safety and health

professionals.

• scaffolders

• stevedores

• trainers

• welders.

Minerals = lots of jobs Pretty much all jobs, including…

The Australian construction industry employs about

one million people, which is around one in every 10

people. That’s a lot of people. Construction is also

considered a key indicator of the wider economy – if

we are doing well, we’re construction stuff!

Employment in construction is expected to continue to

grow strongly over the next five years

Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of the construction

workforce is employed in small enterprises (i.e. those

that employ less than 20 workers)

The majority of the construction workforce is male (88

per cent) and employed full-time (85 per cent).

SOURCE Skills Australia

PluMbErs

Plumbing is a high-demad skill need. Plumbers do this

sort of stuff:

• deal with water (hot and cold) systems and

equipment

• design and install sanitary plumbing and water

supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures

• install fire protections systems

• install gas appliances, etc

• install sewerage and effluent systems

• make and install metal roofing and flashings

• study blueprints and plans to ascertain layouts and

materials.

Constructionsee the ‘Buildings & interiors’ courses starting on page 90 of smart start 2012; for heavy and civil construction, see ‘engineering, Manufacturing & Mining’ courses on page 117.

Resources

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• 61 per cent of employment in the mining industry takes place in regional and remote areas, compared to 37 per cent for all industries

• The majority of the mining workforce (66 per cent) is employed by large enterprises (i.e. those than employ 200 workers or more)

SOURCES: Skills Australia

see the ‘engineering, Manufacturing & Mining’ courses on page 117 of smart start 2012 for relevant courses (and see page 267 for automotive courses).

skill snapshotSkill need: plUMBinG Pathway: ApprenTiCeship

Patrick Nicols says he knew he never wanted to go to uni, and was just going to leave school and do something else. Then, his Year 10 St Augustine’s College careers advisor suggested a school-based apprenticeship.

“I knew what I wanted to do – a trade,” says Nicols. “I was more an outdoor kid. I didn’t really want to leave school, but I didn’t know about school-based apprenticeship then. So that has meant I got my HSC and that means later on the track I can do something else if I decide to.”

Now, at just 18, he is less than 18 months from qualifying, is an award-winning apprentice, and has fi nished his Year 12. Great work! (Also, great work, his careers advisor – Mr McAlinden!)

The apprenticeship worked like this: three days a week at school; one day a week at TAFE; one day a week working. But it wasn’t easy – it took a lot of time management skills. But once he started the apprenticeship, school studies seemed to make a bit more sense: “It got me on track because you see your school work differently – see what you need and don’t.”

One of his learning strategies has been simple and effective: “You’ve got to listen to the guys that are above you, they are the ones who have fi nished their course and can help you and show you new things.”

Nicols won a Prime Minister’s Award, receiving recognition and $2000 cash! He hopes to own his own plumbing business.

• HR people

• hydraulics guys

• instrumentation

designer

• IT people

• lab technicians

• labourers

• lawyers

• logistics

• maintenance

• media people

• metallurgists

• OH&S officers

• photographers

• piping designers

• safety and health

professionals.

• scaffolders

• stevedores

• trainers

• welders.

Minerals = lots of jobs Pretty much all jobs, including…

The Australian construction industry employs about

one million people, which is around one in every 10

people. That’s a lot of people. Construction is also

considered a key indicator of the wider economy – if

we are doing well, we’re construction stuff!

Employment in construction is expected to continue to

grow strongly over the next fi ve years

Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of the construction

workforce is employed in small enterprises (i.e. those

that employ less than 20 workers)

The majority of the construction workforce is male (88

per cent) and employed full-time (85 per cent).

SOURCE Skills Australia

PluMbErs

Plumbing is a high-demad skill need. Plumbers do this

sort of stuff:

• deal with water (hot and cold) systems and

equipment

• design and install sanitary plumbing and water

supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fi xtures

• install fi re protections systems

• install gas appliances, etc

• install sewerage and effl uent systems

• make and install metal roofi ng and fl ashings

• study blueprints and plans to ascertain layouts and

materials.

Constructionsee the ‘Buildings & interiors’ courses starting on page 90 of smart start 2012; for heavy and civil construction, see ‘engineering, Manufacturing & Mining’ courses on page 117.

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As the push into renewable energies gains momentum, career opportunities emerge. smart start talks with professor Meredith, of the University of

Queensland’s school of Mathematics and physics, and its Global Change institute, about skill needs of the future of energy production.

The community services and health industries form the largest Australian employer with 1.3 million workers. The industries grew strongly over the last 10 years and they will provide 25 per cent of the new Australian workforce over the next five years; or over 320,000 new workers.

But despite the growth in worker numbers it isn’t enough to meet the faster growing numbers of people requiring care.

The ageing population is influencing growth as are changing consumer demands. Older people want to remain in their own homes longer rather than residential aged-care, and health services are increasingly delivered in non-hospital /community settings, as well as in high-tech settings.

There will be strong growth in traditional professions, roles and sectors such as disability, medicine, nursing, children’s services and aged-care. New roles needed to meet changing demand will include allied health assistants and nurse practitioners to name a few.

Source: Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council – www.cshisc.com.au

skill snapshotPathway: TrAineeshipSkill need: ABoriGinAl heAlThCAre

Lynette Larcombe started a Certificate 3 in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice in 2010. After completing the 12-month traineeship, she moved into a traineeship to do the Certificate 4 (placed with North Coast Area Health Service and is employed by NovaSkill).

“I’m in my second year now and loving it,” says Larcombe. “I plan to finish my cert 4 and hopefully there will be a position here!”

She says her pathway also means she might go to uni to study for a Diploma in Health Promotion.

Larcombe has helped develop and implement a number of healthcare programs for Tweed’s Indigenous community. She is a member of a committee which is involved in programs for Indigenous women which address serious issues including domestic and sexual assault, and suicide prevention.

“I would still like to travel to the Territory or WA to get a different feel for my work in a more remote community so I have experience in different areas of Indigenous health.”

Healthcare and community servicessee the ‘health’ courses on page 167 and ‘humanities & human society’ on page 185 of smart start 2012.

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“Currently Australia’s power grid is designed for a very small number of massive power-generating plants – mostly coal, gas or hydro,” says Meredith.

“In future, it will need to accommodate many, many more, smaller input sources in diverse locations, from renewable resources such as solar, geothermal and wind.”

He says that mid-size, commercial-scale renewable power generating systems will become increasingly common in urban and remote areas.

“Addressing the engineering issues around how these systems can feed into and integrate with the grid is essential so

that people can really understand and calculate their value as we transition to lower-emission forms of energy.”

UQ has recently built a solar array which underpins a number of edge

research projects in diverse fields including physics, engineering, economics and sustainability. This investment points to some of the skills and the multidisciplinary approach needed to meet the major energy/environmental challenges of the future.

“A major objective of our array research program is to provide a clearer understanding of how to integrate megawatt-scale renewable energy sources into an urban grid.”

Another key to the solar research project involves addressing one of the most common criticisms of solar power: it only generates when the sun is shining.

As part of this, next-generation zinc bromine batteries are being used at UQ’s array, which are efficient and filled with water rather than acid.

Future skills for the future

As the push into renewable energies gains momentum, career opportunities emerge. smart start talks with professor Meredith, of the University of

Queensland’s school of Mathematics and physics, and its Global Change institute, about skill needs of the future of energy production.

Healthcare and community services

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intEgratEd skillsCraig Froome is with the UQ’s Global Change Institute. His background is in accounting, business and green energy, and he say the ‘new’ industries will be multidisciplinary and integrated too.

“It’s sciences, engineering, business – all groups very heavily involved,” says Froome. “Economics seems to be able to talk with everyone. If you can’t find a way to make whatever it is economical, it’s not going to work. Many countries have moved into alternative energies as a result of energy security. But Australia’s current form of electricity generation is so cheap we are behind. We have more coal and gas than we know what to do with. But we need to look ahead because we also have a quarter of the world’s available solar energy!”

Government funding will continue to determine areas of research. Lately, the funding has centred on solar and geothermal. Wind-power, says Froome, has mainly been imported technologies and equipment.

Froome’s pick for the ‘hot’ career areas Engineering. From physics – looking at solar cells – to mechanical engineering to track the sun’s path.

Geology. Where are the hot rocks and areas for fractured rocks? And drilling: how do we get the three kilometres to the rocks?

Bio-fuels. Which plants will produce the best crops?

Perhaps algae? There will be land-use careers around this. Where do we grow the crops?

Economics. It underpins everything!

Are green skills in need?Firstly, what are ‘green skills’? They are skills developed in an effort to combat climate change. New green jobs will of course be created as we move to a greener economy. But it’s also clear that as society and our economy changes, most of our current, ‘normal’ jobs will simply be made ‘greener’. As DEEWWR says: “Workers across a range of occupations will need new skills to increase efficiency, reduce waste, conserve water and develop and implement new technologies and practices for a more sustainable world.”

That means, for example, the ‘normal’ electrician will be considering ways to reduce power consumption, and plumbers will be trained about water recycling.

Many of the occupations involved in energy efficiency are trades occupations where apprenticeships are the pathway for entry. But it is not only tradies that will change. Whole new areas of law, economics and accounting are being created. Plus:

• planners, architects and engineers will need to specialise in green skills, as well as adapt to new demands

• farmers and primary producers will need to change

• and everyone else will need to change too!

Source: Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Meeting Australia’s energy needs sustainably will be a major challenge for the next decade. And depending on what side of the debate you are on, Australia is either progressing rapidly towards a more energy-efficient future or bumbling along aimlessly.

However, to improve efficiency in construction, significant changes have been made to building codes, including the introduction of six-star ratings for new housing.

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency says that improved energy efficiency in buildings could save up to an estimated $16.7 billion in infrastructure costs by 2020, in the context of energy infrastructure spending of around $165 billion. We could eliminate all forecast growth in energy consumption and related carbon emissions from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to 2020 through cost-effective energy efficiency improvements. And after allowing for the costs of implementation, these improvements could deliver a net economic benefit of $1 billion per year.

new BUild or renovATinG skills?Skills Australia, an independent body providing advice to the government, has conducted research that suggests that while a few new occupations have resulted from energy efficiency initiatives for the built environment, the demand for new skills within existing occupations is more significant.

Craige Froome

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intEgratEd skillsCraig Froome is with the UQ’s Global Change Institute. His background is in accounting, business and green energy, and he say the ‘new’ industries will be multidisciplinary and integrated too.

“It’s sciences, engineering, business – all groups very heavily involved,” says Froome. “Economics seems to be able to talk with everyone. If you can’t find a way to make whatever it is economical, it’s not going to work. Many countries have moved into alternative energies as a result of energy security. But Australia’s current form of electricity generation is so cheap we are behind. We have more coal and gas than we know what to do with. But we need to look ahead because we also have a quarter of the world’s available solar energy!”

Government funding will continue to determine areas of research. Lately, the funding has centred on solar and geothermal. Wind-power, says Froome, has mainly been imported technologies and equipment.

Froome’s pick for the ‘hot’ career areas Engineering. From physics – looking at solar cells – to mechanical engineering to track the sun’s path.

Geology. Where are the hot rocks and areas for fractured rocks? And drilling: how do we get the three kilometres to the rocks?

Bio-fuels. Which plants will produce the best crops?

Perhaps algae? There will be land-use careers around this. Where do we grow the crops?

Economics. It underpins everything!

Meeting Australia’s energy needs sustainably will be a major challenge for the next decade. And depending on what side of the debate you are on, Australia is either progressing rapidly towards a more energy-efficient future or bumbling along aimlessly.

However, to improve efficiency in construction, significant changes have been made to building codes, including the introduction of six-star ratings for new housing.

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency says that improved energy efficiency in buildings could save up to an estimated $16.7 billion in infrastructure costs by 2020, in the context of energy infrastructure spending of around $165 billion. We could eliminate all forecast growth in energy consumption and related carbon emissions from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to 2020 through cost-effective energy efficiency improvements. And after allowing for the costs of implementation, these improvements could deliver a net economic benefit of $1 billion per year.

new BUild or renovATinG skills?Skills Australia, an independent body providing advice to the government, has conducted research that suggests that while a few new occupations have resulted from energy efficiency initiatives for the built environment, the demand for new skills within existing occupations is more significant.

“Electricians and instrumentation electricians, plumbers, facilities managers, building scientists, and several occupations in energy assessment all require new skills,” says Skills Australia.

It says that skills implications for retrofitting are likely to be more extensive than for new build, which represents a small proportion of all construction.

Energy efficiency initiatives call for jobs and skills in:

• auditing and reporting

• installation and maintenance of energy-efficient appliances to meet revised building standards

• assessment of new and existing buildings against rating systems

• monitoring data output from energy management systems and ‘tuning’ buildings for peak performance

• marketing new and existing buildings in both the commercial and residential sectors

• drawing up ‘green leases’.

www.skillsaustralia.gov.au

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