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2007 Trade Teacher of the Year Awards
The inaugural Australian 2007 Trade Teacher of the Year Awards will recognise our best trainers: those who help trades people turn into the success stories that they are.
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'Try a Trade': Bringing skills to schools
Central West Group Apprentices is dealing with the skills shortage using an interactive road show for high school students and giving them the chance to 'Try a Trade' directly.
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Do the SkillsOne Perceptions Survey
The first SkillsOne survey will become a regular feature of the site and will help us learn what you think about trades and trade skills. Take this short survey today!
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Working together
As many people saw first hand, the launch of SkillsOne was a great success and now it's a chance for many groups to work together to address skills shortages.
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Rock Challenge a chance to learn skills
Since 1988 over a million young people aged 16 to 19 have taken part in the Global Rock Challenge in 120 different locations worldwide. For some it may be the first time they see career opportunities in vocational and trade skilled areas in action.
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Attracting women into mining
In an attempt to lure more women into the ever-expanding mineral resources sector, the industry is aiming to double the percentage of females working in the industry by 2020.
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What women want: A tradie
A recent survey has found that women find tradespeople more desirable than those who work in white collar jobs. The best way to get a date these days may require a career change.
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Top 10 Automotive Movies
If you're thinking about a career in the Automotive Industry, what better a way to draw some inspiration that from our list of Top 10 Auto flicks.
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Plumbers get the royal flush
A recent study has shown that plumbers are the most in demand of the building industry's tradespeople, leading to speculation they could earn up to $1,500 a day.
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Meet the SkillsOne Team
Want to know who is behind the SkillsOne TV and web production? Find out what inspires us? Come and meet the team...
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About Trades And Skills Teacher Of The Year Awards
Find out about the Trades And Skills Teacher Of The Year Awards
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Shaun Kenny: Cabinet Maker
When Shaun Kenny was at school he was told doing an apprenticeship was a 'lower option'. Lucky he didn't listen. He is now the Managing Director of his own successful cabinet making business.
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Star Rating Scheme
The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has announced a Star Rating Scheme under its remit to advance the standard of training available to potential and current trades students.
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New initiatives to address skills shortage
The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has launched a number of new initiatives to address the skills shortage, including Australia's first Pay TV program dedicated to promoting skilled tradespeople.
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Helping people with disability into work
In light of the skills shortage taking hold across the country, recruitment experts and politicians alike are calling upon employers to open up their workplaces to older workers and those with disabilities.
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Mentor program to improve aviation safety standards
The Australian aviation industry has devised a new mentoring program to help cope with impact of the skills shortage and high turnover rates.
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Trade Schools taking off in NSW
Glendale Technology High School is the latest school in NSW to become a Trade School as part of the Iemma Government's $18 million plan to address skill shortages.
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Opportunity knocks for rural workers
With signs the drought is now easing and the availablity of new farming techniques, job prospects for skilled farm workers are high.
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SkillsOne Launch Speech - Alan Jones
Read the speech of Australian talk back host Alan Jones at the launch of SkillsOne Television and website on July 26, 2007.
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Ian Corless: Home Automation Integrator
Ian Corless is at the cutting edge of the Electrotechnology sector specialising in fitting out million dollar homes with the latest home automation systems.
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Tracey Hughes: Hairdresser
A cut above the rest: Tracey Hughes has travelled the world doing hair shows and owns her own Award-winning salon in Melbourne.
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TAFE cuts sweet deal with sugar mill
A deal between a TAFE Queensland and Australia's largest sugar company, CSR Sugar, is tackling the state's skills shortage in the sugar industry.
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Wendy Payne: Aged Care Worker
A demanding family life has not stopped Wendy Payne from finding her passion and chasing her career dreams.
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Skills shortage impacts State projects
The ongoing nationwide skills shortage is taking its toll by delaying State government public infrastructure projects.
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Apprentice numbers tipped to rise
A recent report has found the number of people taking up apprenticeships in Australia is expected to rise.
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Matthew Thacker: Boat builder
Matthew Thacker progressed quickly to become a supervisor at luxury Gold Coast boat manufacturer Riviera.
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EVENTS
Throughout the year, there are a number of industry and trade skill events, seminars and expos.
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Bridging generation gap key to skills shortage
An ageing population and changing attitudes in young people are key issues that need to be addressed by companies wishing to overcome skills shortages.
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Dwayne Black: Champion Sheep Shearer
Breaking records: Dwayne Black gave up a law degree and is now a world champion sheep shearer.
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CareerOne Profile: Line Worker (Power)
Battling the day's weather while working on high-voltage powerlines is all in a day's work for brothers Brendan and Michael Verhoeven.
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Peter Allen: Heavy vehicle driver and mechanic
Peter Allen works as a mechanic and driver in the film and television industry. He has parked cars on the steps of the Opera House and driven a Porsche through the desert of Australia.
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Josh Stemm: Auto Mechanic
Joshua Stemm was the 2006 Qld Apprentice of the Year. His ultimate ambition is to run a major automotive firm.
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Matthew Aitken: Viticulturalist
After more than a decade working as a successful chef, Matthew Aitken left the heat of the kitchen to learn about the process of making wine.
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CareerOne Profile: Panel Beater
Callan Quentemijer has been working as a panel beater for almost six years and enjoys all the challenges of his trade.
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Tiny Good: Senior Production Rigger
Flying high: Imagine a job were you get to soar above the MCG on a wire system during the Olympics or hang from the walls of the Telstra Dome while Robbie Williams performs below.
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Industry Snapshot: Manufacturing
Manufacturing is the physical or chemical transformation of materials and components into new, finished products whether the work is done by hand or by machine.
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Dikran Manjian: Gem setter and jeweller
Dikran Manjian loves solving problems and the buzz of seeing satisfied customers.
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About the Institute
Read about The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence and how it was established to help address Australia's skills shortage.
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Industry Snapshot: Rural & Farming
If you enjoy physical work, being close to nature or animals, outdoor activity in varied weather conditions and have an interest in applied science then this industry could be for you.
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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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CareerOne Profile: Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
David Murray is responsible for the maintenance and servicing of the airconditioning systems at Greater Union cinemas and enjoys the versatile nature of his trade.
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Industry Snapshot: Mineral Resources
Australia's minerals industry is booming and offers a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities around the country.
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Industry Snapshot: Building & Construction
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.
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Industry Snapshot: Automotive
As one of biggest global industries, working in the automotive industry provides diversity in terms of potential opportunities, experience and people.
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Welcome Everybody!
Firstly welcome to the brand new SkillsOne website, I hope you enjoy having a look around at the vast amount of information we have available on the many options in skilled trades in Australia.
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Industry Snapshot: Hospitality & Personal Services
There are a huge range of career opportunities within this industry and may appeal to those with good people skills and a desire to travel.
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Industry Snapshot: Electrical
The electrical industry is a rapidly developing industry that is increasingly technology-based.
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Penny Holyoak: Home Maintenance
Penny Holyoak believes women often have an edge over men when it comes to working in a traditional trade.
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CareerOne Profile: Park Ranger
Brian Page works as a ranger at Sydney's Centennial Park and lives on site amidst all the flora, fauna and human activity overseeing more than 360 hectares of land.
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CareerOne Profile: Signwriter
Lousie Alexandrou is a signwriter and loves the diversity of her trade -- from creating digitial designs on a computer to old-style painting methods.
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