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Construction Pathways

Thinking of a career in construction?

A career in construction means being part of something big – one of the biggest and most exciting industries in Queensland. Nothing compares with construction for being able to earn while you learn on the job (with an apprenticeship/traineeship), work outside in constantly changing scenery and dozens of career pathways, maybe even leading to owning your own small business one day.

Construction offers

  • Excellent job stability and earning potential
  • Great work/life balance
  • In-demand skills and travel opportunities
  • Opportunities for earning whilst you are learning through an apprenticeship/traineeship
  • Many construction pathways – over 60 job types
  • Lots of funded training to grow your career
  • Varied work and job sites with changing scenery
  • Great career progression on and off the tools

Choosing between Uni or Non-uni

There is a lot to think about when choosing a career. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options and pressure to make the right choice. Don’t stress, you’re not alone. Many young people haven’t decided what they want to do yet and it is not uncommon to change over time. What is important is finding a career where you can succeed.

A great construction career starts here

There are fantastic career available in the building and construction industry. Find one that is right for you and start building a successful career today. Below are some of the many careers in construction.

Non-uni Construction Careers

Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Painter
Boilermaker Pipelayer
Bricklayer Plant Operator
Builder Plasterer (Wall & Ceiling Liner)
Cabinet Maker Plumber & Drainer
Carpenter Railway Track Worker
Concreter Renderer (Solid Plasterer)
Crane Chaser (Dogger) Rigger
Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator Roof Plumber
Electrician Roofer
Fencer *Safety Professional
Floor Finisher Scaffolder
Formworker Shotcreter
Gasfitter Signwriter
Glazier Steel Fixer
Labourer Stonemason
Lagger *Surveyor
Landscaper Trades Assistant
Lift Mechanic Traffic Controller
Linemaker Wall and Floor Tiler
Mechanical Fitter

Uni Construction Careers

Architect Geologist
Building Inspector Geotechnical Technician
Construction Lawyer Interior Designer
Construction Manager Landscape Architect
Contract Administrator Planner
Digital Engineering Lead Quantity Surveyor
Engineer (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical/Geotechnical) *Safety Professional
Environmental Management *Surveyor
Estimator Urban Designer

Education providers

CSQ offers a range of materials and activities aimed at boosting students’ and education providers’ understanding of working in the construction industry. Some of the programs available to schools in Queensland include:

  • Construction Chats: bringing construction industry speakers into classrooms to have a real conversations about the real-world experience of working in construction.
  • Virtual Reality Construction Experience: an immersive virtual reality learning experience that gives students exposure to a construction work environment.
  • Try’a Trade: an interactive program that allows high school students to try their hand at various skills and trade areas such as carpentry, tiling and plumbing.
  • Try’a Skill: an interactive program that allows high school students to try their hand at construction careers that often require a university pathway, such as surveying, engineering and environmental consulting.
  • Student Site Tours: allow students to tour a live construction project, seeing first hand the career pathways in a real-life setting.
  • Teacher Site Tours: offer teachers and guidance councillors the professional development opportunity to tour a live construction project.

Please contact us at [email protected] for more information on our programs and resources for Schools, Students and Career Seekers.

Apprenticeship options

If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, Australian Apprenticeships Pathways and Apprenticeships Info have great information available to help you get started in the building and construction industry.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Apprenticeships Info

Ready For Work kits

Ready For Works kits are supplied by CSQ to Providers delivering Pre-trade programs such as the Trade Ready and other approved programs.

Ready for Work kits include basic personal protective equipment (PPE) for participants.

Order Kits

The Gateway to Industry Schools program is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government.

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