Top 12 trades in demand
| Trade | Pathway examples |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Installation electrician, solar PV, contractor |
| Plumbing | Domestic & commercial, solar geyser, own business |
| Carpentry | Furniture, shopfitting, construction carpenter |
| Welding | Structural, pipeline, fabrication |
| Boilermaking | Heavy fabrication, mining plant |
| Millwright | Industrial and mining maintenance |
| Fitting & turning | Mechanical fitter, precision machining |
| Aircon & refrigeration | HVAC, cold rooms |
| Diesel mechanic | Trucks, buses, earthmoving |
| Solar PV technician | Install, design, maintenance |
| Panel beating | Collision repair, spraypainting |
| Petrol mechanic | Service, diagnostics, own workshop |
Before you enrol
Courses, accommodation, and accreditation
Programmes are designed to DHET standards. The notes below use what is already published on the EASTC sites. Open items are marked to be confirmed.