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Cabinet and Furniture Maker

October 31st 2006 00:57
Is cabinet making any different from furniture making you might well ask? Well, there's a real difference according to the Light Manufacturing Industry Training Council. So much so that only recently, two separate trades have emerged from the original cabinet making occupation.

Cabinet makers build, repair and install furniture or fixtures made from either wood or wood substitutes, including mass produced flat panels destined to become kitchen cupboards and other furniture items. They require an indepth knowledge of equipment such as computer numerically controlled (CNC) routers, multi-borers and modular construction.

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Careers as an Author

October 30th 2006 01:17
Authors are the creative wordsmiths responsible for writing literary works such as novels, poetry, scripts and articles. Whether it’s Shakespeare, Quentin Tarentino or the writing team responsible for The X-Files, there's no doubt that authors leave their creative mark on the world. By utilising many different mediums, including theatre, fiction, non fiction, television, cinema and even CD ROMs, they can fashion an idea into a tangible work.
According to national averages and statistics, currently there are about 5 000 authors in Australia. Of these, 67.6% are female and 32.4% are male with the average age being between 45-54 years. Authors work on average 39.9 hours per week with only 62.4% of them working at a full time rate.

The main industry employers for this career are Cultural and Recreational Services at 46.4%, Manufacturing at 28.3%, Property and Business at 10.6%, Government Administration and Defence 5.4% and the remaining 3.7% are employed in Personal and Other Services. Of those employed as authors 28% have Bachelor Degrees, 26% have Graduate Diplomas or Graduate Certificates, 6% have Advanced Diploma's or Diploma's, 6% have Certificate III or IV and the remaining 35% have no post school qualification.
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Plasterer

October 27th 2006 00:11
If you enjoy working with your hands and find yourself admiring the skill that's gone in to creating the decorative finishes on walls and ceilings, you may wish to consider the job of a plasterer. Nationally there are nearly 25,500 people working as plasterers and demand is extremely high. Currently there is a national shortage of plasterers. Currently there are 98% of males and 2%of females in this occupation. The main age group is 25-34 years and 97% work on a full time basis. The main industry employers are Construction 96.4%, Manufacturing 3.5%, Wholesale Trade 1.4%, Property and Business Services 0.3% and Mining 0.2%.

Plasterers apply plaster, cement or similar mixtures to the walls of buildings to create smooth or textured finishes. They handle minor jobs, such as sealing a crack in the wall of a building, or major jobs such as plastering all interior or exterior walls of a building. Plasterers specialise in solid or fibrous plastering, though in some cases they may do both. During the solid plastering process, decorative and protective coverings of plaster (or similar materials) are applied to the interior and exterior of buildings. Fibrous plasterers, on the other hand, make, apply and fix the internal linings of walls and ceilings.
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Aboriginal and Torres Islander Health Worker

October 26th 2006 00:09
Aboriginal and Torres Islander Health Workers are communication agents in a healthcare setting. The main responsibility of Aboriginal and Torres Islander Health Workers is to liaise between medical professionals and Indigenous patients to improve the quality of health services provided to patients. Currently Queensland and the Northern Territory are the only states to employ Aboriginal and Torres Islander Health Workers. There are approximately 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers. There are 42% of females and 58% of males working in this occupation. In this occupation 53% of individuals work on a full time basis. The main industry employers are Health and Community Services 52.7%, and Government Administration and Defence 47.3%.

Feelings of discomfort, anxiety and confusion are common experiences for patients when visiting the doctor. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, these feelings may be heightened by factors such as a lack of understanding of the respective cultures and values of practitioner and patient. By helping to bridge the cultural differences that may exist, the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers is one of great importance.
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Dental Assistant

October 25th 2006 00:07
Dental hygienists work with dentists to educate people about oral care and to provide dental treatment, such as polishing and cleaning teeth. They spend time showing their patients how to floss and brush properly. They also assist dentists by taking X-rays and impressions of teeth. Dental (or chair side) assistants greet and prepare clients for examinations. It is their responsibility to prepare and sterilise dental equipment. Not only do they assist dentists, hygienists and technicians in the dental work, they also provide clerical assistance. Nationally there are about 15,100 people employed as dental workers.

Work in this field requires good manual dexterity and the ability to perform precision work. Equally important is the ability to communicate well and to work as a member of a team. Dental hygienists and assistants work in dental clinics. Their working hours are generally Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5pm. Many clinics are open at least one evening per week and on Saturday mornings.
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Civil Engineering

October 24th 2006 00:12
Civil engineers provide the engineering infrastructure for the general society. It involves designing, building, maintaining and operating infrastructure – such as road systems, marine and wetland developments and recreational facilities. A specialist branch of civil engineering is those that combine their degree with environmental engineering. Generally speaking environmental and civil engineers are closely related professions. Such professionals are concerned with the interaction between engineered and natural environments, as well as the preservation of ecosystems. This often involves sensitive projects such as mining and landfill site restoration.

Civil engineering has several major specialisations: structures, water, transport and geotechnical. An undergraduate degree will provide a well rounded introduction into all these streams and offer some specialized classes in the final years of study. Regardless of the area of specialisation, all civil engineers need to have good communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Computing and organisational skills are equally important for budding civil engineers. 'Experience is key in this field. Work experience during the summer semester break provides excellent opportunities for future employment, and it's important to make contact with engineering companies while studying to find out about vacation work opportunities. It is highly recommended that anyone studying civil engineering seek quality work experience when time permits.
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Environmental Engineer

October 23rd 2006 00:04
Environmental engineers are one of the unsung heroes in our society. Environmental engineering is all about reducing energy and resource use and minimising waste, while at the same time providing the community with the development opportunities it needs to grow. By minimising environmental problems through sustainable development, environmental engineers make a genuine difference to our world. And by monitoring air, water and land quality they help protect and restore the environment. It is a multifacet branch of engineering which involves a lot of management and sustainable development as well as restoration work of natural resources.

A few examples of how environmental engineers affect our lives and the type of tasks they can get involved in include:
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Statistician

October 20th 2006 00:51
The job of a statistician is to apply mathematical, statistical and actuarial principles and techniques to a variety of tasks. These tasks can include social research, study of financial policy, analysis of financial risk and investment issues and solving of engineering, management and similar problems. The other aspect of being a statistician is the design of statistical collections and development of statistical models. Getting data to that reflects an accurate sample and determining ways to best analysis and represent the information gathered is one of the trickiest and mentally stimulating aspects of the job. A good statistician really needs to be able to understand the techniques used to represent their gather information and how various techniques can alter the appearance of results.

Statisticians play an important part in society. They may be called upon to help governments define new social, economic and welfare policies. Areas as superannuation funds and pensions, sickness, retirement and unemployment schemes are examples of financial fields where statisticians are required for statistical input. Another example is in the sciences and research fields.
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Psychologist

October 19th 2006 01:29
Psychologists are interested in how people think, feel and behave. They study this at an individual, group, organisational and community level. Psychologists apply this knowledge to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat problems. Psychologists use scientific methods to study the human mind and behaviour. They develop theories and test them, which provides new information that adds to the body of established knowledge. Unlike psychiatry, psychologists mostly do not work with people who are mentally ill. The majority help mentally healthy people find ways of functioning better, for example, training people to handle stress in the workplace.

Psychology is taught at most universities in Australia, and there is a wide range of courses to choose from. It is important to study an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course in order to gain registration as a psychologist in Australia and to become a member of the APS. Psychologists work in diverse areas, from universities, government, and major corporations, to community health centres and welfare organisations. They also practice in a range of specialist areas. To gain the necessary qualifications and training to become a registered psychologist you’ll need to complete a major in psychology (honours), or Bachelor of Psychology degree with a two-year postgraduate or two years with a registered psychologist.
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Animal Behaviourist

October 18th 2006 01:39
I will always have a love of David Attenborough. His documentaries were always something else and he seemed to have a real love for the job that he had. Among other titles, David Attenborough stands out as one of the great animal behaviourists to grace the public TV screen.

Do you still love going to the zoo, fascinated by what you pet is thinking and always wanted to work with animals? Consider a career as a animal behaviourist. An animal behaviourist will generally specialize in a particular species of animal. Horses, dogs, dolphins, whales, apes - domestic and wild animals are all studied by animal behaviourists. The role of an animal behaviouist is to interpret, study and try to better understand the behaviour of other animals. Animals will display characteristics, traits and behaviours that give clues to their mood and thought process. An animal behaviourist is able to observe the reaction of an animal and draw conclusions about it the animals motivations and mindstate.
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Ambulance Paramedic

October 17th 2006 01:13
Ambulance paramedics are valuable members of society that are trained to deal with and respond to emergency situations. More often than not, they will usually be one of the first on the scene when disaster strikes. The job of an ambulance paramedic is to tend to injured and sick people generally in an emergency scenario. The primary goal is to stabilize the patient and get them to a medical treatment facility as soon as possible where they’re medical condition can be treated.

To become an ambulance paramedic you’ll have to demonstrate your commitment to the role by completing a series of tests, interviews and training. Ongoing and refresher courses are frequently required. One of the great aspects of becoming an ambulance paramedic is the sense of satisfaction achieved with providing a service to people in need. Everyday there will be a different challenge and something new. Not all call outs are doom and gloom. Delivering babies is a surprisingly frequent job of many ambulance paramedics. Like many people involved in shift work, your sleeping patterns can get a bit out of kilter until you get into a regular rhythm.
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Dietician

October 16th 2006 00:45
Dietitians are employed throughout Australia in a vast array of applications within a wide range of organizations including hospitals, health care centres, elite sporting teams and the food and beverage industries. They are also widely employed in teaching, guidance and research roles. A quality dietician is someone who has a strong interest in the effects of foods and nutrition on the human body. A caring personality and genuine interest in helping sick and healthy people better their lifestyle by employing healthy food choices is essential. Typically, a lot of people who get into the industry are interested in performance and sports enhancements with diet. During their years of training and early employment experiences, dieticians will learn about different employment sectors they probably hadn’t even considered.

There is a growing public awareness about the effects lifestyle and eating habits have on the overall health and wellbeing of our bodies. Obesity epidemics, eating disorders, genetically modified foods and fad diets are all issues that face the Australian population and are the domain of the dietician. Food is a staple requirement for all humans to function, but with so much conflicting information, people will turn to a dietician for expert advice. With the growing public concern over healthier eating it can be expected that dieticians are facing a growth in demand from the employment fields.
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Sommelier

October 13th 2006 00:55
Sommelier is the French term for a cellar master or wine steward. When customers in an upscale restaurant want to order a bottle of wine with dinner, they may be overwhelmed by or unfamiliar with the selections offered on the wine list. A sommelier is a wine expert who can help someone choose an appropriate wine for their meal. Anyone who wants to be a sommelier must be passionate about wines as they will usually need to dispense a plethora of information regarding a selection of wines. They can describe the regions, grapes, vineyards and vintages of a variety of wines. The sommelier works with the head chef and restaurant manager to create a wine list that reflects to foods and budgets offered by the restaurant.

Many restaurant goers are not savvy on their wine terminology so a sommelier must be able to interpret the desires of a customer and best match their description with a wine on the wine list whilst also ensuring it is a good match with the food that they have ordered. Taking into consideration the budget of the customer is also important. The sommelier must know what wines match well with the variety of meals available on the wine list.
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Guidance Counselor

October 12th 2006 00:52
A guidance counselor’s role is to help guide and structure children’s educational and vocational direction as they pass through an unstable and confusing time in their lives. They help students determine courses of study and possible vocations. Counselors try to understand what motivates each student as well as his or her skills and desires to offer the best help and advice to a student.

Anyone who wants to become a guidance counselor should be aware that emotional as well as intellectual demands are prominent in the career. As most guidance counselors spend over a third of their time in consultations with students and parents, it is important that anyone who wants to become a guidance counselor is comfortable talking with teenagers and young adults. Excellent communication skills and powers of observation are equally very important. A significant part of being a guidance counselor is administering tests and evaluating the results to see where the interests and abilities of a student lie.
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Pediatrician

October 11th 2006 00:05
Pediatricians are physicians who specialize in the healthcare of children, providing them with medical care from birth through adolescence. They help diagnose and treat childhood diseases as well as work with healthy patients in the capacity of health check ups and monitoring. Pediatricians examine children on a regular basis, assess their growth and development, plus give parents advice on how to treat and prevent illness.

A big part of being a pediatrician is have a genuine concern and interest in the health and well being of children. You must be able to relate with children particularly when they are sick, in pain and are restless. Consoling, treating and allaying fears with patients and parents can be an especially stressful, but rewarding part of the job. Pediatrics is a unique variety of medical specialization as you are caring for the children in the context of the family.
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Microbiologist

October 10th 2006 00:24
Microbiology is a branch of biological science that is concerned with organisms that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. Until the development of methods for magnifying an organic sample, scientists could only speculate on different types of microscopic organisms. The range of micro-organisms that microbiologists study is very diverse in appearance, structure, habitat, and biochemistry. The primary microbes that a microbiologist will study include algae, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. Microbiologists investigate the positive and negative effects of microbiological processes and generally study a microbe to determine how it will influence the marcrosopic environment.

Applications of microbiology form an integral part of many important fields, such as agriculture, biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental science, genetics, medicine, and pharmacology. Microbiologists can be found in a variety of industries which makes it an great study option for anyone interested in biological sciences but not too sure where they want to head careerwise. Within the medical field, one of the vast number of tasks that microbiologists play a critical role in is the development of medical vaccines. This includes the study of the precise mechanisms involved in forming immunities (immunology and virology).
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Careers in Naturopathy

October 9th 2006 00:50
Based on the body's natural ability to heal itself and combined with the powers of nature, naturopathy is both a science and a philosophy that has existed far longer than Western medicine. A career in the natural therapies industry focus’ on providing clients with a range of complementary medical techniques and remedies such as traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, herbalism and myotherapy to diagnose, treat and prevent physical illness or dysfunction. The aim of a naturopath is to present a holistic and nontoxic approach to therapy with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and general well being.

Like most therapists and occupations in the health industry, the majority of a naturopath’s day is spent seeing patients in a medical office. A typical patient visit lasts for 30 minutes although initial consultations will usually last longer. The patient visit usually includes diagnosis, discussion of possible treatments, counseling about lifestyle or nutrition, prescription of natural remedies, or referral to other medical specialists if necessary. The naturopath may also perform treatments in their office depending on the facilities and treatment requirements.
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Personal Trainer

October 6th 2006 00:03
The fitness industry has exploded over the last decade and as Australia has general prospered from good economic conditions, the average Australian is now in a better financial position to invest some spare funds back into the state of their health. Speak to anyone who's made the choice to work out with a personal trainer and they're sure to mention at least one significant change such as a trimmer body, increased fitness or a better understanding of the importance of exercise and a good diet. Personal trainers are popular because they do work. Almost everyone who uses a trainer sees results. Typically they rely on a trainer for the motivation needed to put in the hard physical slog.

Personal trainers develop and supervise training and fitness programs for clients on a one on one basis or in small groups. It's their role to provide others with the guidance and motivation to establish exercise habits that will last or years to come. Personal trainers offer their clients a personalised service, usually at an agreed hourly rate ($15-$50) and their aim is to encourage people to incorporate exercise and healthy eating into their lifestyle. They must help and support their clients maintain a healthy body image and body expectations. Some personal trainers may work with specialist clients such as sporting teams or those in the entertainment industry. Programs will have to be devised to meet the special needs of these type of clients. Sport specific training is an important aspect of elite sportspeople.
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Interior Decorator

October 5th 2006 00:02
Interior decorators assist clients to select and co-ordinate the different elements that make up the interior of a room or a building. Their job is to make sure that the furniture, wall coverings, fittings and accessories within a certain space all work together to create a certain theme and mood. Their budgets and interiors choices are going to be dictated by the type of client and the ambience that they wish to create. Consequently the work ma be quite variety. Commercial spaces will have an entirely different budget and purpose compared to a residential design. The interior space, lighting, flow and other design elements are all important considerations for the interior decorator.

Over one third of the interior decorators working in Australia currently hold a bachelor’s degree in their chosen field. There are no industry requirements to obtain any formal qualifications and there are plenty of short term or part time courses and options that can be obtained in interior design. A bachelor’s degree will give the candidate a more rounded education about interior design and offer insights they may not have otherwise considered. Furthermore, a higher level of qualification may help you land a job during the earlier years of your career and will help you progress higher through the industry a bit quicker. Overall it is your portfolio that will speak volumes when it comes to getting better jobs or clients in the future.
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Butcher

October 4th 2006 01:53
The great Aussie Barbie is a cultural institution. Everyone loves their local butcher. If you are a meat fanatic and have a penchant for cookery but don’t fancy the life of a chef, become a butcher is another avenue to check out. Butchers are dedicated to reducing customers' preparation time, by 'value adding' to our meats. That is they slice, dice, fillet and bone your meats exactly to the customer’s needs. They also offer recommendations about different cuts of meats, condiments and preparation methods. The gourmet butcheries will offer pre-marinated, stringed and ready to roast cuts, kebabs and steaks.

A lot of butchers work out of retail outlets. Some will be employed in large supermarket chains and wholesalers whereas other may work in a smaller privately owned local butchery. There aren’t any formal requirements for someone to become a butcher, but there are a few post high school courses you can do in meat processing that will help you land a job and teach you the tricks of the trade. A food handling and processing certificate will be a very useful asset when applying for a job.
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Building Surveyor

October 3rd 2006 00:33
Building Surveyors ensure that building plans and documentation comply with the building legislation and codes set by Government. Building surveyors serve a very important part in the built environment and the safety of society by ensuring that building structures are constructed and maintained to minimum standards of safety.

There are a total of 11,200 building surveyors located throughout the nation. Entry into this occupation is generally through a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification. This can be obtained at many of the major universities located throughout Australia. Relevant experience is also required for some positions. Of those people currently employed, 26% of Cartographers and Surveyors have Bachelor Degrees, 22% have Advanced Diplomas or Diplomas, 18 % have a Certificate III or IV and 13% have Graduate Diplomas or Graduate Certificates. A further 13% of people employed in this occupation have no post-school qualifications.
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Electrician

October 2nd 2006 00:32
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring systems that are designed to provide creature comforts such as heat, light, power and telecommunications systems or safety features, such as fire and security alarms. The electrical industry is experiencing rapid technological change and, therefore, entrants to this field require the ability to meet the demands of this flexible, challenging and life-long rewarding career. Positions and opportunities range from trade level through to middle management, engineering roles and business ownership.

Some electricians are self-employed, while others work for contractors. Most jobs are in the building and construction, manufacturing, mining, energy and water supply industries. Those in the construction industry may experience layoffs between jobs, if not prepared to travel to where work exists. With further experience and training, electricians may advance to supervisory, technician, engineering and management positions. Experienced electricians, those working overtime, and those self-employed earn up to $80,000 per year. Those starting out will be looking at an annual income of $40,000 once fully qualified.
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