The National Skills Needs List (NSNL) identifies trades that are deemed to be in National skill shortage based on research conducted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
This list is used to determine eligibility for the following Australian Government initiatives: Commonwealth Trade Learning Scholarship; Support for Mid-Career Apprentices; Apprenticeship Wage Top-Up; Tools For Your Trade, the Apprenticeship Training (Fee) Voucher and the Rural and Regional Skills Shortage incentive.
In addition, Australian Apprentices commencing in Certificate II, III and IV Agriculture (Australia wide) or Horticulture (in rural and regional Australia only) qualifications on or after 1 July 2007 may also be eligible for the Tools For Your Trade and the Apprenticeship Training (Fee) Voucher initiatives.
As an agricultural apprentice, you must be
undertaking an apprenticeship in any Certificate level II, III or IV
qualification in agriculture - anywhere across Australia.
As a horticultural apprentice, you must be undertaking training in any
Certificate level II, III or IV qualification in horticulture in rural and
regional areas of Australia.
For more information about the National Skills Needs List and associated eligibility criteria, contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre
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NSNL Occupation(s) |
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A |
G |
R |
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
Gasfitter |
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic |
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
General Electrician |
Roof Plumber |
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Automotive Electrician |
General Plumber |
Roof Slater and Tiler - from 14 April 2008 |
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B |
H |
S |
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Baker |
Hairdresser |
Screen Printer |
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Binder and Finisher |
Shearer** |
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Boat Builder and Repairer |
J |
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) |
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Bricklayer |
Joiner |
Signwriter |
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Butcher |
L |
Solid Plasterer |
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C |
Lift Mechanic - from 14 April 2008 |
Stonemason |
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Cabinetmaker |
Locksmith |
T |
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Carpenter |
M |
Toolmaker |
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Carpenter and Joiner |
Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber |
Tree Surgeon** |
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Cook |
Metal Fabricator |
V |
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D |
Metal Machinist (First Class) |
Vehicle Body Maker |
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Drainer |
Motor Mechanic |
Vehicle Painter |
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E |
O |
Vehicle Trimmer |
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Electrical Powerline Tradesperson |
Optical Mechanic |
W |
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Electrician (Special Class) |
P |
Wall and Floor Tiler |
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Electronic Equipment Tradesperson |
Painter and Decorator |
Welder (First Class) |
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F |
Panel Beater |
Wood Machinist (A-Grade) |
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Fibrous Plasterer |
Pastry Cook |
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Fitter |
Picture Framer |
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Flat Glass Tradesperson |
Pressure Welder |
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Floor Finisher |
Printing Machinist |
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Furniture Finisher |
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Furniture Upholsterer |
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Agriculture and Horticulture Occupation(s) |
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C |
L |
W |
| Crutcher | Landscaper* | Wool Classer |
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F |
M |
Wool Handler |
| Farm hand*** | Milk Harvester | Wool, Hide and Skin Classers |
| Farm Overseer |
N |
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| Floriculture Worker* | Nursery Person* | |
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G |
P |
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| Gardener* | Parks and Gardens Tradesperson* | |
| Green Keeper* |
S |
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I |
Shed Hand | |
| Irrigation Assistant | Station Hand | |
| Stockman | ||
* Must be in a rural and regional locality
* * Please note that Shearer and Tree Surgeon occupations are separate to the Agriculture/Horticulture qualifications and are included on the National Skills Needs List
*** Dairy, Poultry Farmer, Cotton Farmer, Goat Farmer, Sugar Farmer, Pig Farmer, Beef Farmer, Sheep Farmer, Grain Production, Horse Breeder, Cane Farmer, Alpaca Farmer, Beekeeper, Organic farmer