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From tradeswoman to role model

When we last spoke to Becca Higgin in September 2021, she was juggling her Certificate III in Carpentry studies with a part time job as an apprentice. As a mature age student, she wasn’t fazed by stepping into a male...

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Are women a key solution in the labour and skills shortage facing Victoria?

A labour shortage is a situation where there are not enough workers to meet the demand in a particular geographical area or industry. A skills shortage refers to a shortage of workers with specific skills....

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Career Choices in the Construction Industry

The construction industry is one of growth in Australia, offering plenty of opportunities for those starting out as well as those seeking career changes....

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Student of the Month – Rhys Bull

Rhys thought he would begin with learning carpentry skills, as he has a big goal in mind. He says, “I’d like to build my own house. So I wanted to learn those skills....

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Carpenter or Builder? Which is Right for you?

We’re going to start with a spoiler here and say you can actually be both. But first we’re going to go through each career choice and explain the differences between the two...

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Michael Pearce Chases his Dream with a Switch in Career

Michael Pearce discovered a love for timber work all the way back in Year 7 when wood tech was introduced as a subject....

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How to Become a Site Manager

A site manager is a person who coordinates and oversees activity on a construction site....

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Becca Hopes to be a Role Model to Women in the Building Industry

Becca believes construction should definitely be promoted as a future employment pathway to young girls in high school....

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How to Become a Carpenter in Victoria

To become a qualified Carpenter you need to complete a Certificate III in Carpentry. There are two ways to complete this qualification in Victoria....