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Injection moulding operator
Injection moulding operators run machines that melt polymer and inject it into moulds to form plastic parts. They load material, monitor cycle settings, and inspect mouldings for short shots, flash, sink marks, and other defects. Because a small process drift can spoil a whole run, watching the cycle and reacting early is the main skill.
Short course or on-the-job trainingManufacturing, production and quality
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Non-destructive testing technician
Non-destructive testing technicians inspect welds, castings, and structures for internal and surface flaws without damaging the item, using methods such as ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, and eddy current testing. They work to written procedures and certification levels that define what each technician may carry out and sign. Some methods, particularly industrial radiography, carry radiation safety obligations.
Certificate or college diplomaManufacturing, production and quality
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Microbiologist
Microbiologists study bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other organisms too small to see without a microscope. The work spans identifying what is growing in a sample, testing how organisms respond to conditions or treatments, and confirming that products, water, or clinical specimens meet safety standards. Sterile technique and meticulous record-keeping matter as much as the science.
Bachelor's degreeNatural sciences and research
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Chemist
Chemists investigate what substances are made of and how they behave, whether that means developing a new formulation or confirming that a batch matches specification. Analytical roles lean towards testing and method validation; research roles lean towards synthesis and problem-solving. Both involve strict handling procedures for hazardous materials.
Bachelor's degreeNatural sciences and research
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Laboratory technician
Laboratory technicians run the tests and keep the laboratory working: preparing samples, operating equipment, and recording results against defined procedures. The role is procedural by design, because reliability of the method is the point. It is one of the most common ways into scientific work without a research degree.
Certificate or college diplomaNatural sciences and research
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Toxicologist
Toxicologists study how chemicals, drugs, and other substances affect living systems, and at what exposure levels effects appear. The work supports safety assessment for medicines, chemicals, and consumer products, as well as forensic and clinical investigation. Regulatory toxicology in particular involves close work with defined testing frameworks and dossier requirements.
Postgraduate or professional degreeNatural sciences and research
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Food scientist
Food scientists study the composition, processing, safety, and shelf life of food and drink products. Development roles work on new or reformulated products; technical roles focus on safety, specification, and compliance with food standards. Both sit close to production, so factory time is part of the job.
Bachelor's degreeNatural sciences and research
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Statistician
Statisticians design studies and analyses so that the conclusions drawn from data are actually supported by it. Applied roles sit across medicine, government, agriculture, and industry, and much of the value is in the planning stage rather than the final analysis. A recurring part of the job is explaining uncertainty to people who would prefer a single number.
Bachelor's degreeNatural sciences and research
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Forensic scientist
Forensic scientists analyse physical evidence and report what it does and does not show. The work is procedurally strict (continuity of evidence, validated methods, and contamination control) because findings may be tested in court. Casework is mostly laboratory-based, with report writing and occasional expert testimony.
Bachelor's degreeNatural sciences and research
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Border services officer
Screens travellers and goods arriving at airports, land crossings, and marine ports, applying customs and immigration law to decide what may enter. Officers question travellers, examine documents, baggage, and cargo, and refer cases for secondary examination or enforcement. Decisions are made quickly and have to be defensible afterwards.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionPublic safety, defence and emergency response
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Loss prevention officer
Reduces theft and internal loss in retail and warehouse settings by monitoring the floor and camera systems, investigating suspected incidents, and working with police when charges are pursued. Much of the role is evidence-quality observation, careful documentation, and knowing the limits of what a civilian may lawfully do.
Short course or on-the-job trainingPublic safety, defence and emergency response
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Fire inspector
Inspects buildings against the fire code, reviews plans and life-safety systems, and follows up on orders until hazards are corrected. Some inspectors also investigate the origin and cause of fires and give evidence about what they found. The job is code interpretation and persuasion as much as inspection.
Certificate or college diplomaPublic safety, defence and emergency response
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By-law enforcement officer
Enforces municipal rules covering parking, noise, animals, property standards, licensing, and use of public space. The role mixes complaint response with proactive patrols, and most outcomes come from explaining the rule and negotiating compliance rather than issuing tickets. Officers appear at hearings to defend the notices they write.
Certificate or college diplomaPublic 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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Gasfitter
Gasfitters install, service, and certify natural gas and propane piping, meters, burners, and appliances. Because an undetected leak or a badly vented appliance is dangerous, the trade is tightly tied to codes, testing, and documented certification. Work ranges from residential furnaces and water heaters to commercial kitchen and industrial burner equipment.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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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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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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Welder
Welders join and repair metal using processes such as stick, MIG, TIG, and flux-cored arc welding, working to a specified procedure and often to a formal qualification test. The trade rewards steady hand control and preparation, since fit-up, cleanliness, and heat management usually determine whether a weld passes inspection. Work ranges from shop fabrication to structural and pressure work on site.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Sheet metal worker
Sheet metal workers lay out, fabricate, and install ducting, flashings, roofing, cladding, and fabricated metal components. The trade combines shop work on brakes, shears, and rollers with site installation and hanging. Pattern development and layout are central, because a flat pattern has to fold into the shape the drawing specifies.
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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Automotive service technician
Automotive service technicians diagnose, service, and repair cars and light trucks across engine, driveline, brake, suspension, electrical, and electronic systems. Modern vehicles are heavily networked, so scan tools, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer procedures matter as much as hand tools. Explaining a diagnosis clearly to a customer or service advisor is part of the job.
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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Small engine mechanic
Small engine mechanics service and repair the engines and drive systems in equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, generators, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft. The work is bench-based and varied, since the shop sees many different makes and a mix of two-stroke, four-stroke, and increasingly battery-electric machines. Workload in many shops follows the seasons the equipment is used in.
Certificate or college diplomaSkilled trades, maintenance and repair