Career profiles

Building & construction

Carpenter

Paul has his own carpentry business which he finds both challenging & rewarding.

Chimney sweep

Jeffrey started off as a stonemason building fireplaces when he got the idea of providing a niche service as a chimney sweep.

Electrician

Being an electrician is a career that can be as challenging as you want it to be. "You can move into estimating, electrotechnology, even computer programming," says Brendan.

Painter & Decorator

Painter and Decorator Werner says you need a lot of patience and an eye for detail as a painter.

Planner

Claire's experience as a planning professional is mostly in private consultancy.

Plumber

Peter loves the changeable nature of his job - indoors, outdoors, digging, fitting…it's all part of a day's work.

Plumbing Apprenticeship

James can't wait to become a licensed plumber and start his own plumbing business.

Regional Planner

Anna manages a team of planners who are multi-skilled in a variety of areas.

Tiler

Good hand-eye coordination, eye sight and a feel for spaces are some of the essential skills of a tiler.

Urban Designer 1

Jenny has been actively involved in urban design, social and environmental planning and landscape design for over 17 years, both in research and in practice.