Trades

Having a trade can take you anywhere and whether your passion is for working on land or water, the opportunities are endless. We offer training in trade areas including Automotive, Plumbing, Electrical and Engineering.

Why Trades

People working in trades are always in high demand and it’s one of the biggest employment sectors in the country. Our courses give you hands-on skills to get you job-ready in your chosen trade.

If you’re looking to start a new trade, we offer pre-apprenticeships, which give you a great introduction to a trade, giving you basic knowledge and hands-on skills. If you want to take the next step in your career, our post trade qualifications can help you achieve your dream of owning your own business or becoming a supervisor.

Whatever your dream – we can help you achieve it and with qualified tradespeople in high demand, it’s never been a better time to get a trade.

Trade Study Areas at SWTAFE:

Possible careers in Trades

  • Mechanic
  • Electrician
  • Plumber
  • Fabrication engineer
  • Mechanical engineer

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