Career Category

Trades & Construction

Build, fix, and create with your hands. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and construction management for practical, hands-on school leavers.

Careers in this category

Roles for school leavers.

  • Carpentry Apprentice
  • Electrical Apprentice
  • Plumbing Apprentice
  • Construction Labourer

Trades and construction offer strong earning potential, nationally recognised qualifications, and clear career progression. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with TAFE study.

Australia has a significant trades shortage. Demand for qualified tradespeople is high and growing. RooKi’s assessment identifies whether your work style and interests suit hands-on construction careers.

Explore Trades & Construction careers

Take the free 15-minute assessment and see how well this category fits you.