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Building inspectors check that construction work complies with the building code and the approved drawings, visiting sites at defined stages such as foundations, framing, and services. They also review submitted plans and issue or withhold approvals. The job carries public-safety responsibility and often involves telling people their work has to be redone.
Certificate or college diplomaArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Home inspectors examine the condition of an existing house for a buyer, seller, or owner and report what they found and what it may mean. They look at structure, roof, envelope, plumbing, electrical, heating, and drainage using visual inspection and hand tools, without opening up finishes. The report has to be clear about what was not accessible and what falls outside the inspection.
Certificate or college diplomaArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Construction labourers do the general physical work that keeps a site running: moving materials, preparing and cleaning work areas, digging and backfilling, and assisting trades. It is demanding outdoor work with a genuine entry point for people without formal qualifications, and it is a common first step toward a trade. Safety training and site tickets matter more than academic credentials.
Short course or on-the-job trainingArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Concrete finishers place, level, and finish poured concrete for slabs, floors, walls, curbs, and structures, then cure and protect it. The work is timing-critical: the finish has to be worked as the concrete sets, which can mean long or unsociable hours on a pour day. It is physically hard, weather-affected, and skilled.
ApprenticeshipArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Formwork carpenters build the temporary moulds and support systems that wet concrete is poured into, then strip and reuse them once the concrete has cured. The forms have to be dimensionally accurate and strong enough to hold the pressure of the pour, so setting out and bracing are as important as carpentry. It is heavy, outdoor, structural work.
ApprenticeshipArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Reinforcing ironworkers place and tie the steel reinforcement inside concrete structures, following the bar schedules and drawings that determine size, spacing, laps, and cover. Correct placement is what gives the finished concrete its strength, so accuracy is not optional. The work is heavy, repetitive, outdoors, and often at height.
ApprenticeshipArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Scaffolders erect, alter, inspect, and dismantle the temporary access structures other trades work from. The job is governed by design drawings, load limits, tie patterns, and inspection regimes, because a scaffold failure is a serious incident. It involves working at height in most weather and carrying components all day.
ApprenticeshipArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Crane operators lift and place loads on construction sites and in yards and ports, working to lift plans, load charts, and signals from riggers on the ground. The job needs precise control, constant awareness of wind, ground conditions, and people below, and strict discipline about capacity limits. Operators are usually certified and their certification is checked on site.
ApprenticeshipArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Demolition workers take structures apart, either by hand strip-out or with machines, following a method statement that controls the order of removal so nothing collapses unexpectedly. Hazardous materials, services isolation, dust, and structural stability dominate the planning. Increasingly the work includes sorting materials for reuse and recycling rather than simply clearing to landfill.
Short course or on-the-job trainingArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Road and highway construction workers build and maintain carriageways, footways, kerbs, and drainage, working in traffic-managed sites that are frequently live. Tasks range from excavation and sub-base preparation to laying asphalt, patching, and installing signs and markings. Night shifts and seasonal work are common because road closures are scheduled around traffic.
Short course or on-the-job trainingArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Drywall installers build interior partitions and ceilings from metal or timber framing and board, and finishers tape, fill, and sand the joints so the surface is ready for decoration. Fire and acoustic ratings depend on the details being built exactly as specified, not just on the board going up. The work is repetitive, dusty, and hard on shoulders and knees.
ApprenticeshipArchitecture, construction and infrastructure
Camera operators run the camera on film, television, live events, and news or corporate shoots, framing and moving the shot a director asks for. The job is physical and equipment-heavy, and often happens on location under time pressure.
Certificate or college diplomaArts, design, media and communications
Youth workers run programmes and build working relationships with young people, usually in centres, schools, shelters, or on the street. The job is part activity leader and part informal counsellor: keeping a group engaged while noticing who is struggling and connecting them to help. Evenings, weekends, and unpredictable behaviour are normal parts of the role.
Certificate or college diplomaCommunity, social and public services
Community support workers provide the practical, day-to-day help that keeps people living independently: accompanying them to appointments, sorting out paperwork, teaching daily living skills, and simply being present. Work happens in homes, shelters, drop-in centres, and group residences rather than at a desk. The role is hands-on, sometimes physical, and often involves people in crisis.
Certificate or college diplomaCommunity, social and public services
Mental health support workers help people living with mental illness manage everyday life, in supported housing, inpatient units, or the community. They are not therapists: the role is practical support, structure, observation, and being a steady presence when someone is unwell. Shift work, restraint and de-escalation training, and exposure to distressing situations come with the job.
Certificate or college diplomaCommunity, social and public services
Community outreach workers go to where people are (encampments, transit stations, community centres, neighbourhoods) instead of waiting for them to come to an office. The job is building trust with people who often distrust services, then connecting them to housing, health, or income support. Weather, safety, and slow progress are all part of the work.
Certificate or college diplomaCommunity, social and public services
Recreation programmers design and run the classes, camps, leagues, and drop-in activities offered by a municipality, community centre, or leisure trust. The role combines programme design and scheduling with hiring instructors, managing registrations, and keeping activities safe. Evenings, weekends, and seasonal peaks around school holidays are normal.
Certificate or college diplomaCommunity, social and public services
Home support workers visit clients in their own homes to help with personal care, meals, mobility, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. Visits are scheduled back to back across a travel route, and most of each visit is spent alone with the client. The work is physical, personal, and often the main human contact in that person's day.
Short course or on-the-job trainingCommunity, social and public services
Developmental service workers support people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live, work, and take part in their communities. The role covers personal care, skills teaching, behaviour support, and advocacy, usually in group homes, day programmes, or supported employment. Consistency and detailed documentation matter, because support plans are followed by a whole team across shifts.
Certificate or college diplomaCommunity, social and public services
Supports the learning, play, and development of infants and young children in a licensed child care or early years setting. Plans age-appropriate activities, observes how each child is progressing, and keeps families informed. The work is hands-on and carries daily responsibility for children's safety and wellbeing.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training
Works under a teacher's direction to support students who need extra help with learning, behaviour, or personal care. Reinforces lessons with individuals and small groups and reports back to the teacher on what was observed.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training
Teaches a skilled trade to apprentices and students in a college shop, training centre, or secondary technical program. Combines theory teaching with supervised hands-on practice, and assesses whether learners meet the trade's competency standards safely.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training
Teaches learner drivers the vehicle control, road rules, and hazard awareness needed to drive safely and pass a licensing test. Lessons take place in a dual-control vehicle and the instructor stays responsible for safety throughout. Many instructors are self-employed or work through a driving school.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training
Trains athletes or teams to improve technique, fitness, and tactical understanding, and leads them through competition. Plans training cycles, analyses performance, and carries responsibility for participant safety and conduct, which in youth sport includes safeguarding duties.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training
