Building, repairing and making
Making and mending real things with tools and machines
Electrical work, plumbing, welding, fitting, carpentry, masonry, machine operation and vehicle repair. Skilled trades are in steady demand, can be learnt in one to two years, and many tradespeople end up working for themselves.
Work in this area
Electrician
Installing and repairing the wiring and equipment people depend on
Classes 9 and 10
Plenty of this work outside cities
Welder and fitter
Joining and assembling metal so it holds
Classes 9 and 10
Plenty of this work outside cities
Motor vehicle mechanic
Finding out why a vehicle stopped, and fixing it
Classes 9 and 10
Plenty of this work outside cities