The construction industry is one of Australia’s largest industries. It covers planning and building everything from homes to hospitals and office blocks, to roads and bridges and infrastructure for renewable energy. Sometimes it involves demolition and earthworks.

Careers in field: Carpenter, builder, foreman, site supervisor.

Training options: Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Certificate II Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship, Certificate IV Residential Drafting and Advanced Diploma Building Design (Architectural).

There will be two building workshops.

Hosted by Wodonga TAFE

Hosted by TAFE NSW

Plumbers install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, guttering and metal roofing, mechanical services and related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.

Careers in this field: General Plumber, Roof Plumber, Mechanical Plumber, Plumbing Inspector.

Training options: Certificate II/III in Plumbing, Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services. Variations in Drainage, Fire Protection, Gas Fitting and Roof Plumbing.

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE

Electricians have the specific expertise required to install and repair electrotechnology systems. They design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances and facilities. They are also responsible for renewable energies such as solar, wind, and storage.

Careers in field: Electrician and Electrical fitter who can then specialise in instrumentation, renewable energy, automation, power transmission.

Training options: Certificate II in Electrotechnology, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, Certificate IV in Renewable Energy.

There will be two electrical workshops.

Hosted by TAFE NSW

Hosted by Wodonga TAFE

Motor Mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.

Careers in this field: Motor Mechanic, Vehicle Parts Interpreter, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter.

Training options: Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.

Hosted by: TAFE NSW

Combine hands-on work with creativity with a career in landscape construction. Apprentice landscapers learn about paving, retaining walls, concreting, drainage and plant identification and establishment.

Training options: Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE

Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manage related information systems.

Careers in field: Surveyor, Spatial Science Technician, Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians

Training options: Diploma in Surveying, Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Design.

Hosted by: TAFE NSW

Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers cut, shape, join and repair metal components of iron and steel structures, boilers, pressure vessels and pipes, ships and other vessels.

Careers in this field: Welder, Fitter-Welder, Metal Engineering Process Worker.

Training options: Certificate IV in Engineering, Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology, Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE

Cabinetmakers craft custom furniture, cabinets, and other wooden fixtures with precision and skill. They will help clients design cabinetry plans, translate this to machinery that cuts pieces out before putting them together and installing onsite.

Careers in this field: Cabinetmaker, Joiner

Training options: Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE

Mechanical engineers design and advise on the building and repair of machines, tools and installations. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.

Careers in field: Mechanical Engineering Draftperson, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineer, Mechanical Engineer.

Training options: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE

Bricklayers lay bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures.

Careers in this field: Bricklayer, Stonemason

Training options: Certificate III in Bricklaying/Block laying

Hosted by: TAFE NSW

Many careers in construction will require work at height- plumbing, electrical, carpentry, automotive, refrigeration mechanic and more.

In this session you will learn what working at heights feels like.

Hosted by: TAFE NSW

Technicians in this field learn all facets of a motor vehicle, with an inclination towards performance and sports vehicles.

Training options: Certificate III and IV in Motor Sport Technology, Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling, Motorsport Engineering Course.

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE

The transport industry is the backbone of our country, there are many different career paths that make up the bigger picture to ensure that the wheels keep turning and goods arrive at there destination safely and on time.  For a career path with job security and to learn more, come and have a chat and find out the many cogs that make up the transport industry. ‘Without Trucks Australia Stops’.

Training options: Short courses at Wodonga TAFE Barnawartha campus

Hosted by: Steering the Future

As a career as a draftsperson, you use hands-on, specialised skills in employment with an

You will utilise a range of skills including but not limited to, inspect and assess sites to inform the design process, use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects, apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation.

Careers in field: Draftsperson, support to architect, building designer or builder.

Hosted by: Wodonga TAFE