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Classification: Metals & Engineering
Metals & Engineering
Industry Snapshot: Metals & Engineering
Engineering trades roles are required in anything from working as a welder on major structures such as ships or bridges, to preparing and installing pyrotechnic displays, through to working as a broadcast engineer for a television network.
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Women in trades
Fiona Shewring released a comprehensive report outlining the work of women in non-traditional trades called "Supporting Women In A Non-Traditional Trades". Plus, read the full report e-zine here!
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Student Guides: How To Become An Metals & Engineering Apprentice
Wanting a career in the Metals and Engineering Industry? But don't really know where to start? We've pulled together a guide of what's in an apprenticeship, how to get one and what the best part of getting involved in the industry!
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Career Changing - How To
The thought of a career change can be confusing for some. Others seize the chance. Read our Career Changing Tips!
Career Profile
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Simon Hale - Welder
A first class welder is the fifth most in-demand job in the Metals and Engineering industry. We meet Simon Hale, who has just finished his welding apprenticeship, about what it???s like to work in an industry that combines technical problem solving skills, manual labour and, on occasion, computer technology.
May 15, 2008 | Full Profile »
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John Redmond - From fitter to entrepreneur
John Redmond started in the manufacturing industry as a fitter and turner apprentice in 1961. Now, he owns a three shift manufacturing factory, which is, he shares, "growing and succeeding in every way."
May 21, 2008 | Full Profile »
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Lance Adams - Fitter Machinist
When Lance Adams didn't grow up with machines. In fact, he reckons he's not particularly mechanical at all: but now, after trying the Fitter Machinist industry, he's thinking of opening his own business!
July 08, 2008 | Full Profile »