More and more people are recognizing that going into a trade is a great career move. The money is good, the skills are transportable, and there’s an opportunity further down the track to start your own business. Although  the trades are still male-dominated, there are increasing numbers of women entering them too – thanks to  a new generation of employers  who are more interested in selecting employees based on skill and motivation than gender.

Northtec pre-trade and apprentice training is recognized as being of very high quality,  our apprentices consistently win top national awards and are sought after by local employers.

You might be surprised by the range of employers offering apprenticeships. For example automotive engineering is not only about working on cars. More specialised fields such as heavy transport and farm machinery for example offer great career opportunities here and overseas.

If you are someone who enjoys practical problem solving, and thinking things through carefully, our electrical or mechanical engineering courses can open doors to a huge range of jobs here and overseas.

Qualified electricans find roles in the construction industry, telecommunications, electronic appliance servicing, and in a wide variety of heavy industries. While a qualification in mechanical engineering could take you around the world as a ship’s engineer, a welder on an oil rig,  and into jobs in mining and building sites worldwide.

If you get a real sense of fulfillment from looking at something that you know you’ve created, carpentry or boat-building could be right for you. Imagine the thrill of seeing a magnificent yacht that you have helped to build being launched, or being part of a team who have constructed an award-winning home.

A pre-trade course at Northtec sets you up to step confidently into an apprenticeship – with basic skills and theory already under your belt.  It’s a great place to start.