The Need for Transferable Skills in the Trades

Trades people obviously require specialist education to enable them to complete those tasks well and safely.
However, people work in the trades will recognise that other skills are also essential to be good at their job – transferable skills.

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Is It Ever Too Late to Start a Career in a Trade?

If you are not leaving school, college or university right now, you might wonder if you are too old to start a career in trade. Nothing could be further from the truth for many people.

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Upskilling Your Staff

In recent months, we have seen an increasing skills shortage in trades people in Australia. There are currently nearly 10,000 jobs available for labourers, nearly 23,000 for technicians and so on. It is becoming increasing difficult for businesses and individuals to find skilled tradespeople...

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Demand for construction Workers is in Overdrive !

DEMAND FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WORKERS IS IN OVERDRIVE

If you’re looking for a job, career, or business with great potential look no further than construction.  There’s a serious deficiency of people who know how to build buildings, construct roads and footpaths, install services, and construct gardens. Those who do have the skills are highly sought after.

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The what , when and how of becoming a Groundman.

A groundsman is a person responsible for maintaining landscapes, gardens or sports venues, either for appearance or for the functionality of the area. In some schools and institutions, they are referred to as “horticulturists”.
A groundsman will be required to carry on certain types of responsibilities to improve the appearance and maximise the area's utility.
Read on to discover the definition, opportunities and how to become a Groundsman.

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