If you enjoy working outdoors and with your hands, are interested in practical work and have an eye for accuracy, consider one of the many careers in the field of building and construction.
Nominations Open for 2008 Trades & Skills Teacher of the Year
The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence (The Institute) has announced the 2008 Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year Awards are open for nomination online.
Sean Campbell -Twin Rope Operator aka Industrial Abseiler
Sean received a call at 2am to let him know that a large sheet of metal was hanging off a skyscraper, connected only by a few corroded welds. It was his job to go where no other tradie could physically go, for Sean is an Industrial Abseiller.
Cooling Australia (TV Special)
SkillsOne, in conjunction with the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia (AMCA) presents "Cooling Australia" - a collection of stories about some of the diverse career opportunities within this industry.
Nigel Croke - BricklayerCompeting in Worldskills Nationals in 2008, Nigel Croke shares that if he’s a millimetre out, he could drastically loose marks and alter his place in the competition.
Rolf Barfoed - CabinetmakerIn Year 12, Rolf Barfoed’s class went on an excursion to his regional WorldSkills competition – and from then, he was hooked on cabinetmaking.
Gary Dunshea - Travelling Woodmachining TeacherGary Dunshea believes that if you're really, truly passionate about an industry, don't be afraid to step forward and give others a hand up. As a travelling Trade Teacher, Gary goes the distance.
