The most in demand trades

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The post effectively targets individuals considering a career change by highlighting high-demand, well-paying trades and providing clear pathways to qualification through specific courses. The use of visually distinct slides for each trade, coupled with concise information on job prospects and salaries, makes the content easily digestible and appealing.

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This slideshow highlights several in-demand trades in Australia for 2026, including electricians, carpenters, welders, heavy vehicle mechanics, and bricklayers. It details the job outlook, salary ranges, and how to get started in each trade through specific certificate courses offered by OnShift.

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1Introduction to in-demand trades in Australia
2Detailed look at Electricians
3Detailed look at Carpenters
4Detailed look at Welders, Fabricators, & Boilermakers
5Detailed look at Heavy Vehicle Mechanics & Plant Mechanics

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Thinking about a career change? These trades are in high demand right now and can lead to great pay, job security, and endless opportunities. 👇 Which trade would you choose, or are you already in one? Let us know in the comments! #onshift #trades #careeradvice #construction #jobs

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Detailed look at Bricklayers

7Call to action to study with OnShift

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OnShift: This company offers courses and services related to trades. It ACTS as a provider of educational services. Removing it would change the video's purpose, as it is the entity offering the courses. OnShift.edu.au: This is the website for OnShift, where users can find more information and sign up for courses. It ACTS as the primary point of contact for the service. Removing it would make it harder for users to access the service.

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Search up OnShift.edu.au to see how you can get qualified today!

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The most in demand trades Australia 2026 Electricians 32,000 new workers needed by 2030. One of the highest paying trades, salary ranges from $95K-$115K Diverse work opportunities, can work in specialised industries like residential, telecommunications, renewable energy. How to get started: UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Carpenters 16,00 of new workers needed all over the country Salary ranges from $70K-$95K+ Always on site, hands-on work, building frames and structures, stable job security and growth opportunities. How to get started: CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry Welders, Fabricators, & Boilermakers Highly sought after, essential trade Salary ranges from $70K-$100K+ Lots of different industry options, from automotive to mining to aerospace. Hard but rewarding work. How to get started: MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade Heavy Vehicle Mechanics & Plant Mechanics Constant demand for maintaining and operating heavy machinery Salary ranges from $90K-$110K+ Great job security in the civil & mining areas. Can easily get tickets for plant operations or be the one fixing the plants. How to get started: AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology Civil construction courses for plant operator tickets Bricklayers One of the most in demand trades for foundational building of new homes and structures Salary ranges from $70K-$90K+ Strong & steady demand, plenty of work in every state due to new construction and infrastructure projects. How to get started: CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying Want to get qualified? We offer these courses and MORE on our site. Study for free, pay when you pass! Search up OnShift.edu.au to see how you can get qualified today!