Are you in a career slump? Maybe you’re just getting started? This article could be the boost you need to inspire you into action. We’re introducing you to some of the hottest industries around the country right now, and the online courses that can get you a start. Online training is super cool because you can complete your studies in your spare time, and there are nationally recognised and accredited courses available for all these red hot industries. Let’s go.
Construction
The construction industry is worth more than $116.7 billion every single year and there are currently 1,040,000 people employed in the sector. There a big demand for tradespeople right now in the construction industry as well as these hot supervisory roles.
Building Associate
A Building Associate supervises construction sites, and manages the workers and materials needed to get the job done. Try a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (CPC40110).
Construction Project Manager
You’ll be working closely with architects and engineers as you plan a building project, allocate resources and manage staff or tradies. A CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a great place to get started.
Defence
The Australian government is currently investing $200 billion to strengthen the defence industry and create new jobs. The defence industry currently has a skill shortage in Information and Communications Technology workers. Here are two possibilities.
ICT Security Specialist
How about minimising the risk of internal and external security threats to a Defence Department security system. Sound cool? Check out the Advanced Diploma of Network Security (ICT60215) as an entry point.
Developer Programmer / Analyst Programmer
Designing software for the armed forces or private security firms. Yes please! You’ll need a Certificate IV in Programming (ICT40515) as a minimum.
Health and Community Services
With 1,106,000 workers and more than 123,401 business trading in the sector, the Health and Community Services industry is worth $79.5 billion to the Australian economy each year. Apart from nurses, there is a big demand for child care workers and personal carers.
Child Care Worker
Working with children and helping them develop into robust and healthy teens is both fun and rewarding. You’ll need a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) to get started in child care
Personal Care Worker
Personal carers are needed to support Australia’s aged and disabled citizens. It’s a great career where you can make a real difference improving someone’s life. The Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) is the minimum entry point.
Information Technology
Skilled ICT specialists and coders are in demand in just about every industry, especially with the growing demand for secure data. Get a job just about anywhere or start your own business as an independent ICT consultant.
ICT Security Specialist
Remember the ICT Security Specialist from the defence sector? Well these guys are needed in industries all over Australia to secure data and confidential information. Go for your Advanced Diploma of Network Security (ICT60215).
Developer Programmer / Analyst Programmer
Coders, Australia needs you. Let’s face it, being able to code is pretty damned cool so it’s exciting news that there is a shortage of coders across the country. You’ll find a Certificate IV in Programming (ICT40515) a great entry.
Web Developer
Yes, Australia really needs more web developers. So now there is no excuse not to go after that
Diploma of Website Development (ICT50615) . Study online and start you own cool business in web design.
Other Industries
Apart from the great careers we’ve listed above (where you can do an online course to get you started) have a think about these careers also where there are skill shortages in Australia. You may need to secure an apprenticeship however to get started with these. Check them out:
- Hairdresser
- Telecommunications Trades Worker
- Nurse
- Electrical Linesworker
- Chef
- Mechanic
- Panel Beater
- Auto Electrician
- Vehicle Painter
PLEASE NOTE: All of these careers and courses were listed as in demand job roles (31 August 2018) on the Australian Government Department of Education and Training website. The courses listed are as recommended by the department to suit each position.
