There are many indicators of trade skills being in short supply across Australia. Some indicators are anecdotal but others more solid proof of a very real need for competent and capable skilled workers.

It is not uncommon to hear people saying they had difficulty finding a “traddie”, or they had to wait a long time to get some work done on their house or car.

Certain trade jobs are listed by the Australian government as being in high demand. State governments across Australia also publish their own lists of “Priority Qualifications” that point toward certain occupations that have a serious skills shortage.

The published government lists suggest specific shortages in the following skills. We offer courses that help develop skills in all of these areas

The obvious pathway to working in these areas of skills shortage, has been to undertake an apprenticeship, but that path is a big commitment for both the employer and apprentice.

Some estimates have suggested that more than half of those who start apprenticeships, never complete them. Some employers resist engaging apprentices because of the cost and commitment they need to make. It’s not uncommon for tradesmen to say that teaching an apprentice while paying them is a distraction from doing their own work and holds no guarantee that the apprenticed worker will even stay with them after training.  It can be more profitable for a tradesman to engage the temporary services of someone with the knowledge and capability to help them get the work done. Employing an apprentice or qualified tradesman as a permanent employee can simply be a complicated commitment

Learning some skills will never go astray in this climate where skills are in short supply; and even if you do end up following a pathway to being a fully qualified tradie; a shorter course can provide insight and help you make better decisions moving forward.

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