120 occupations are now on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List, including 19 new occupations added on 1 January 2024 by the Australian Government,
The list also provides information about the potential for some businesses to claim wage support or subsidies for engaging eligible apprentices and/or trainees.
The 19 new occupations are:
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Ambulance officer
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Animal husbandry technician
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Aquaculture or fisheries technician
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Architectural draftsperson
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Boat builder and repairer
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Earth science technician
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Fire protection plumber
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Flight attendant
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Furniture maker
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Graphic pre-press trades worker
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Irrigation designer
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Irrigation technician
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Light technician
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Mine deputy
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Nursing support worker
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Out of school hours care worker
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Pharmacy technician
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Shipwright
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Sound technician
The updated Australian Apprenticeships Priority List also provides the most up-to-date information about which jobs and skills are most needed in the Australian workforce, including details of the qualifications required.
Read more here.
