Future of women in the construction industry

Numbers are slowing rising as more women are joining the trades. Looking to the future, many see even more opportunities in the industry and enjoy the variety of work and impact it makes. “It’s very tangible. I love that we literally build something here. It’s exciting – the sky’s the limit when it comes to […]

Forklift Licencing

How do you get a forklift license: There are a number of steps necessary to obtain a forklift license – also sometimes referred to as a forklift ticket – to properly and legally complete your forklift hire project. A mandatory training course with a ASG must be undertaken, with a practical and theoretical license assessment […]

Do you want to be a Diesel Mechanic?

If you are a or want to be a diesel motor mechanic … Australia needs you! We have employers who are desperately seeking qualified and experienced diesel mechanics. Due to skills shortages, Australian Skills Group is Introducing employers with International Students by offering Industry Release as a vital component of their International education experience (which […]

Shortage of Fabricator’s / Welder’s

If you’ve worked in metal fabrication for a while, you’d likely be hard pressed to recall a busier time. You also would be hard pressed to find a time when leaders of some of the country’s largest custom and contract metal fabricators have been so positive. Still, it’s been quite a ride. The picture isn’t […]

Industry Placement

Aside from practical work skills, since the world started turning digital but still remains human (back off robot people!), the workforce is finding a critical need for human interaction and people skills in the job market. How bad is the skills shortage in Australia?  The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals that almost a third of […]

Australia’s Workforce Needs You Now!

Aside from practical work skills, since the world started turning digital but still remains human (back off robot people!), the workforce is finding a critical need for human interaction and people skills in the job market. How bad is the skills shortage in Australia?  The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals that almost a third of […]

Skill up for in-demand jobs

The post-pandemic economy is hiring. Companies are looking for workers, employers are posting on job boards – there are even industries struggling to find enough skilled people! The key to success is finding out where your skills, opportunities and interests meet industry demand. Because even though parts of our world may have been put on […]

New skills are changing Australian jobs

To mark National Skills Week 2020, the National Skills Commission (NSC) has released a list of emerging occupations that could offer a new pathway for those wanting to reskill or find new employment.   The list of 25 emerging occupations includes jobs which have been developing for some years, like data analysts and research assistants, […]

Unlimited work hours for international students in Australia

Staff shortages in many industries have led to a decision by the federal government to remove 40 hours per fortnight work limits   Here is what we know so far: 40 hours per fortnight work limits will be removed temporarily for international student visa holders working in any industry It is estimated that around 400,000 […]

What Job Opportunities could an Engineering Course lead to?

An engineering course can lead to a number of job opportunities, from hydraulic or fabrication engineering to planning, designing and building structures we use every day as an engineering technician. Qualifications in engineering. can lead to jobs like: Diesel Fitter Engineering Technician Maintenance Fitter Boilermaker Fabrication Tradesperson   Engineers are specialists, often highly paid and […]