Wall and floor tilers affix ceramic, slate, marble and glass tiles to walls and floors, using glues, grout and cement. They frequently cut tiles in order to fill small edges or make particular patterns. Tiles provide both a decorative and protective function, especially in spaces that experience ongoing wet or damp conditions such as kitchens
Concreter
Concreters mix, lay, spread, compact and finish concrete for building and construction work. They mix cement with other materials such as gravel, sand and water, and pour the concrete, usually over steel reinforcement, moving it into position using a pump. They also prepare and move boxing, or formwork, so that it contains the concrete in
Electrician (General)
Electricians install, repair and maintain electrical equipment. They use wires and cables to connect electrical equipment, such as heaters or lighting, to electrical power sources. They also test electrical connections to ensure they are not faulty and install surge protectors. Specialisations Electrical Fitter Electrical Contractor Electrician (special class) Knowledge Skills and Attributes to enjoy technical
Electronic Engineering Technician
An electronic engineering technician assists engineers with the design, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electronic equipment and associated circuitry. They may work on a wide range of equipment, including radio, television, communications and computer systems. These workers may research and develop new products, construct and test prototype products, carry out quality control tests and
Fibrous Plasterer
Plasterers mix and apply plaster to interior and exterior walls, and apply and fix plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire-rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to buildings. They also interpret building plans and liaise with clients. They work throughout the State, on everything from new commercial buildings in regional towns to homes in Perth’s
Plumber (General)
Plumbers assemble, install and repair water supply, gas, drainage, sewerage, ventilation and heating systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They lay pipes and install sanitary services such as showers, sinks, baths and toilets, as well as the fixtures that enable their use. They also undertake maintenance work as part of routine servicing and emergency
Bricklayer
Bricklayers lay bricks, pre-cut stone and concrete blocks to build and repair buildings, walls and paved areas. They do this by consulting building plans, making measurements and binding bricks together with mortar. Their work is an important part of the construction process, as bricks often form the structural base of many buildings. Sometimes they do
Cabinetmaker
Cabinetmakers produce and repair wooden fixtures and furniture. They work from designs and specifications to measure, cut, join and carve wood and other timber materials. This is done using a wide variety of tools and equipment. Cabinetmakers may use imported timbers or native Western Australian timbers, such as Jarrah and Marri. Cabinetmakers may produce mass
Carpenter
Carpenters build and install the wooden and metal structures and fixtures that make up commercial or residential buildings. They may also finish and repair wooden structures such as foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors. They plan and construct floors and frameworks, roofs and ceililngs, which may be made from either timber or metal, and may
Customer Service Manager
Customer service managers are responsible for managing the relationships between an organisation and its customers or clients. They often provide after-sales support to customers, handling complaints, requests for refunds and other feedback. Customer service managers working in larger organisations may supervise a team of dedicated customer service officers, they may only deal directly with customers
