building and construction...• building surveyor • civil engineer • construction manager •...
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www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/getvet
What you can do at school
Explore the wide range of careers
After completing your qualification, you may choose to do further training or go to university
Do you want to work in building and construction? VET
Careers that usually need a Certificate IV or Diploma• Building designer/draftsperson• Building inspector• Civil engineer associate• Contract manager
Careers that usually need a Certificate III apprenticeship• Blocklayer• Bricklayer
and blocklayer• Builder• Building
estimator• Cabinetmaker• Carpenter• Civil Construction
worker
• Electrician• Glazier• Joiner• Landscaper• Painter and
decorator• Paver• Plasterer• Plumber
• Rigger• Roof tiler
and slater• Scaffolder• Shopfitter• Stair builder• Stonemason• Wall and floor tiler• Waterproofer
Careers that usually need a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification• Architect• Building surveyor• Civil engineer• Construction manager• Mechanical engineer• Professional commercial builder• Project manager• Quantity surveyor• Registered commercial builder• Structural engineer• Urban planner
What you can do after school
Get a job• Bricklaying assistant• Builder’s labourer• Carpentry assistant• Concretor• Construction worker• Joinery assistant• Plastering assistant• Tiling assistant• Trades assistant
Do more trainingIf you want to do more training, remember that workplace experiences play a big part in helping you to achieve your career goals.
Get a job and do more trainingApprenticeships and traineeships combine work with training so you can earn money and get industry experience at the same time. You can even start this when you’re at school.
Go to universityFind out the entry requirements for your degree. What ATAR do you need? Are there prerequisite studies?
Plan a work placementStructured workplace learning (SWL) gives you on-the-job experience where you can master the skills and knowledge of your VET qualification. You can also get credit towards your VCE or VCAL by completing a workplace learning record.
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Think about complementary studiesWhether you’re doing VCE or VCAL, think about including complementary VCE studies or VET programs that can support your pathway:• Maths• Product Design and Technology• VET Civil Infrastructure• VET Engineering Studies• VET Plumbing• Visual Communication Design
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Pick your VETBuilding and Construction
After completing your qualification, you may choose to go to university