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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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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 & Property Services
The building, construction and property services industries involve much more than laying bricks or tiles, fixing pipes and selling property.
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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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Industry Snapshot: Community Services and Health
Community Services and Healthcare covers a broad range of career opportunities – not just doctors and nurses! As Australia’s largest employer group, making up 11.4% of the workforce, the community services and healthcare industry includes physiotherapy, massage, nutrition, social work, aged and disability care, childcare and community support.
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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, Tourism & 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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CareerOne Profile: Toolmaker and Marketer
Kevin Spiteri started his career with manufacturer Broens Industries as an apprentice toolmaker, but thanks to his trade background has been promoted up to the marketing department.
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CareerOne Profile: Pastry Chef
Steven Anderson is a trained bread baker with a passion for pastry and has just received a scholarship to learn the practical elements of running a business.
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CareerOne Profile: Vehicle Body Builder
Geoffrey Sandry is a body builder, but he doesn't pump iron at the gym. Instead, his workouts involve constructing bus and coach frames.
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CareerOne Profile: Racehorse Trainer
John McArdle says the road to becoming a horse trainer requires long hours, perseverance and an understanding of horses that can only be learned through years of hard work.
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Tim Austin: Blast Hole Driller
Drilling for Success: Tim Austin is just 22 and enjoying the rewards of a career in the booming mineral resources industry.
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CareerOne Profile: Make-up Artist
Bec Cochrane learnt make-up artistry from some of the best business, including a Special Effects technician from Lord of the Rings .
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CareerOne Profile: Telco Network Engineer
While working with telecommunications company Powertel, Brad Hart has completed three TAFE courses over five years.
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Jason Cullen: Mining Apprentice Coordinator
Jason Cullen was a diesel mechanic in the Army before he made the switch to training. He now looks after more than 100 mining apprentices.
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CareerOne Profile: Bricklayer
Lenny Pustahija has a job that requires precision, lets him travel the country, knock off at 3pm and pays him to keep fit.
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CareerOne Profile: Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
After two decades working as an aircraft maintenance engineer, Paul Hinchey knew it was time to spread his wings and become a teacher.
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Helping the indigenous community
Special Support officers have been placed into indigenous communities throughout Queensland in a bid to boost indigenous trainee and apprentice completion rates.
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WorldSkills: The 'Olympics' for Skills
Every two years our best young tradespeople line up to take on participants from 48 member countries in a competition called WorldSkills.
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