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Military intelligence analyst
Collects, collates, and interprets reporting from several sources to answer questions a commander needs answered. Products range from short situation briefs to detailed assessments, and every one has to state its confidence and its gaps honestly. The work is governed by strict classification and handling rules and requires a security clearance.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionPublic safety, defence and emergency response
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Forensic identification technician
Documents and recovers physical evidence from crime scenes: photographing, measuring, lifting fingerprints, and packaging exhibits so they stay admissible. Technicians also compare prints, prepare exhibits, and explain their examination in court. Chain of custody and contamination control shape almost every step.
Certificate or college diplomaPublic safety, defence and emergency response
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Court security officer
Keeps courthouses safe by screening people at entry, supervising those in custody, and maintaining order in courtrooms. Officers escort prisoners between cells, courtrooms, and transport, and respond to disturbances and medical events in the building. Much of the day is routine, punctuated by high-stakes moments.
Short course or on-the-job trainingPublic safety, defence and emergency response
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Campus security officer
Provides security and first response on a school, college, or hospital campus, balancing enforcement with student and patient support. Officers patrol, respond to calls, and work closely with residence staff, student services, and local police. De-escalation and mental health awareness matter more here than in most guarding roles.
Short course or on-the-job trainingPublic safety, defence and emergency response
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Industrial first aid attendant
Staffs the first aid room on an industrial, construction, or remote worksite, treating injuries and illness on site and arranging transport when someone needs a hospital. The role also covers first aid records, equipment readiness, and prevention work alongside safety staff. Remote sites can mean long solo shifts with limited backup.
Short course or on-the-job trainingPublic safety, defence and emergency response
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Special constable
Holds limited peace officer authority granted by a police service or public body for a defined setting such as transit, a campus, a hospital, or a courthouse. Duties sit between security work and full policing, and the powers attached to the appointment vary widely. The appointment is tied to the employer and the location it covers.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionPublic safety, defence and emergency response
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Retail sales associate
Retail sales associates help customers find and choose products on a shop floor, answer questions about features and availability, and complete the sale. The role mixes conversation with practical floor work such as restocking, tidying displays, and processing returns.
Short course or on-the-job trainingRetail, sales and customer experience
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Visual merchandiser
Visual merchandisers decide how a store looks: window displays, mannequin styling, fixture layout, and the in-store signage that steers shoppers through the space. They translate brand guidelines and seasonal campaigns into a plan, then build the displays physically in store.
Certificate or college diplomaRetail, sales and customer experience
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Merchandiser
Merchandisers make sure the right products sit on the shelf, in the right place, correctly priced and labelled. Field merchandisers usually travel a route of stores on behalf of a supplier or agency, setting shelves to a planogram and rebuilding promotional stands.
Short course or on-the-job trainingRetail, sales and customer experience
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Stock clerk
Stock clerks receive deliveries, move goods into the stockroom, and keep the sales floor filled. The work is physical and system-driven: scanning items in, recording counts, and flagging damage or discrepancies so the inventory record stays true.
Short course or on-the-job trainingRetail, sales and customer experience
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Grocery clerk
Grocery clerks keep a food store running: filling shelves, facing and rotating stock, and helping shoppers find what they came for. Depending on the store they may also cover a checkout, a deli counter, or the produce section.
Short course or on-the-job trainingRetail, sales and customer experience
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Hairstylist
Hairstylists cut, colour, and style hair in salons or as self-employed chair renters. They consult each client on what will suit them, carry out cutting and chemical services safely, and keep tools and workstations sanitised between clients.
ApprenticeshipRetail, sales and customer experience
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Barber
Barbers cut and style hair and groom facial hair, working mostly with clippers, scissors, and razors. Many work in barbershops on a chair-rental basis and build a regular clientele who book with them directly.
ApprenticeshipRetail, sales and customer experience
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Esthetician
Estheticians provide skincare treatments such as facials, exfoliation, waxing, and brow or lash services. They assess a client's skin, choose products and settings that suit it, and work within the scope their training and local rules allow.
Certificate or college diplomaRetail, sales and customer experience
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Nail technician
Nail technicians care for and decorate fingernails and toenails, providing manicures, pedicures, extensions, and nail art. The work rewards steady hands, careful hygiene, and an eye for detail and design.
Certificate or college diplomaRetail, sales and customer experience
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Cabinetmaker
Cabinetmakers build cabinets, furniture, and architectural millwork in a shop and then install the finished pieces on site. The trade is precision woodworking: material selection, machining to tight tolerances, joinery, and finishing all affect whether a door closes squarely and a grain match reads well. Many cabinetmakers also work from CAD or cutting-list software and operate panel saws and CNC routers.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Bricklayer and stonemason
Bricklayers and stonemasons build and repair walls, facades, chimneys, and structures from brick, block, and stone bedded in mortar. The work is physically demanding and weather-exposed, and it rewards a steady eye, because courses have to stay level and plumb over long runs. Restoration and repointing work on older masonry is a distinct and skilled part of the trade.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Tile setter
Tile setters prepare surfaces and install ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tile on floors, walls, and wet areas. Most of the skill sits in the preparation: a substrate that is not flat, waterproofed, or properly primed will show up as lippage, cracking, or a failed shower long after the job is finished. Layout decisions at the start determine how the finished work reads.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Glazier
Glaziers cut, handle, and install glass and glazed systems: windows, doors, storefronts, curtain wall, mirrors, and shower enclosures. Handling is a defining part of the job, since panels are heavy, awkward, and unforgiving of a dropped edge. Weatherproofing and sealing are as important as the glass itself, because a badly sealed unit leaks and fails.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Insulator
Insulators apply thermal, acoustic, and fire-stopping insulation to pipework, ductwork, vessels, and building elements, then finish it with jacketing or cladding. The work is measurement-heavy and pattern-based, particularly around fittings and valves. Because older buildings and plant may contain asbestos or other hazardous materials, controlled removal and respiratory protection are part of the trade.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Painter and decorator
Painters and decorators prepare surfaces and apply paint, coatings, wallcoverings, and finishes to buildings and structures. Preparation is the bulk of the work: filling, sanding, masking, and priming decide how the finish looks and how long it lasts. Industrial and marine coatings work is a distinct branch with its own surface preparation and inspection requirements.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Floor covering installer
Floor covering installers fit carpet, vinyl, laminate, engineered wood, and resilient flooring over prepared subfloors. Subfloor preparation and moisture testing take up much of the job, because a floor laid over a substrate that is uneven or damp will telegraph, lift, or fail. Layout planning determines where seams and transitions land in the finished room.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Auto body repair technician
Auto body repair technicians restore damaged vehicles to their structural and cosmetic condition, straightening or replacing panels and structural sections and refinishing the result. The work combines measurement-driven structural repair on a bench or frame rack with the eye-and-hand craft of panel shaping, filling, and paint matching. Mixed materials such as aluminium and high-strength steel each have their own approved repair methods.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Locksmith
Locksmiths install, repair, rekey, and open mechanical and electronic locking hardware for homes, businesses, and vehicles. The trade blends fine mechanical work with security judgement, because verifying that someone is entitled to access is as much a part of the job as opening the door. Many locksmiths also work on access control, safes, and master key systems.
Certificate or college diplomaSkilled trades, maintenance and repair