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Which trade is actually right for you?
+ Pay, difficulty, roles & pathways
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6 trades to consider
Electrician
$75k-$110k · high demand
Plumber
$65k-$105k · essential service
Carpenter
$55k-$90k · creative hands-on
Automotive
$60k-$95k · technical & hands-on
Site Supervisor
$80k-$130k · leadership role
Painter
$55k-$85k · detail-focused
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How much can you actually earn?
Starting out (apprentice)
$38k-$52k · paid while you learn
Qualified tradesperson
$65k-$95k · full cert
Senior / licensed
$100k-$130k+ · your own clients
Most trades let you earn while you study. No debt spiral.
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How hard are these to get into?
Easier entry
Painting, tiling, labouring
cert II/III 6-18 months
Mid-level
Carpentry, automotive, plumbing
Apprenticeship 2-4 yrs
Advanced
Electrical, site management
licensing req. 4+ yrs
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It's not just physical work
There are roles for every strength...
hands-on, problem-solving, leadership,
creative.
Site Supervisor
Estimator
Project Coordinator
Drafter
BIM Modeller
Safety Officer
Project Manager
Consultant
Many of these roles are desk-friendly
and FIFO-optional.
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Which path fits you best?
If you love problem-solving
Electrician, Estimator, BIM Modeller,
Project Coordinator
If you like leading people
Site Supervisor, Project Manager,
Consultant
If you're creative + detail-oriented
Drafter, BIM Modeller, Carpenter, Painter
If you want flexible hours
Drafter, Estimator, Consultant,
Automotive
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