Explore by industry
Find out about the 6 key industries wanting trades both now and into the future.
Having a trade means you can work in so many industries. Start here to explore the main industries where trades are found. Each industry needs a different set of trades. Click on the trade that interests you most or find out more using our Resources.
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Renewable Energy
- Energy generation – solar, hydro, bioenergy,
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- New energy technologies
Trades working in this industry
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Sustainability
- Energy and water reduction
- Energy Efficient homes
- New energy saving technologies
- Recycling products and materials
Trades working in this industry
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Building & Construction
- Demolition, clearing and site preparation
- Residential and commercial building
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Infrastructure and Civil Construction industry
- The building of railways, roads, bridges, ports
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Manufacturing
- Transforming materials into new products
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Mining
- The exploration and extraction of minerals, oil and gas
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Explore by Trade
Plumbers
Working with pipes, connects water and gas to any building. Includes Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning technicians (HVAC)
4 year paid apprenticeships
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Electricians
Works with wires to power houses to hospitals
4 year paid apprenticeships
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Painter & Decorator, Plasterer
Protects, maintains and decorates buildings
4 year paid apprenticeships
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Carpenters, Cabinetmakers
Works with wood to build
office blocks to houses to kitchens
3-4 year paid apprenticeships
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Auto mechanic, auto electrician, auto spraypainter, parts interpreter
Build, repair, specify parts or paint any vehicle
3-4 year paid apprenticeships
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Gardener or Landscape Gardener
Plans, grows, propagates and
cares for plants and trees
3-4 year paid apprenticeships
