Practical Trades Careers

7 career profiles

Electrician

If you have a passion for learning about electricity and enjoy working with your hands then a career as an electrician could be for you.

If you enjoy working with your hands as well as operating machinery then a career as a Fitter and Turner could be for you.

If you enjoy drawing, either by hand or on a computer, and have a keen interest in engineering than a career as a Draughtsperson could be for you.

If you enjoy problem solving, have the ability to make good use of a toolbox then a career as a Plumber could be for you.

If building and working with your hands is a passion of yours then a career as a Lift Mechanic may be just the thing for you.

If you are interested in manufacturing and enjoy building as well as assembling structures then a career as a Boilermaker could be for you.

If you’re physically fit, have the ability to work well under pressure and enjoy serving others then a career as a Firefighter could be for you.