Are you thinking of starting your career in a trade? Perhaps you’ve had enough of office life and are craving something different. Read on for a comprehensive list of skilled trades that would make a great next career choice. 

What is a trade job? 

When researching your new career, it’s important to know the answer to questions like ‘what are trades jobs?’ so you can make an informed choice about your future. Trade jobs are jobs that require specialised training, but don’t involve completing an undergraduate degree. Trade jobs allow you to choose your area of speciality and explore it further. 

The benefits of trade jobs 

• High-income: Contrary to public perception, trade jobs can pay as much as or even more than a graduate’s position.
• Get paid whilst training: You can take minor jobs that you think you can handle or work with a more experienced professional. It’s a good idea to start under experienced professionals in whichever field you choose to gain more knowledge and experience.
• High level of job security: The skills you learn in trade jobs last for a lifetime.
• Be your own supervisor: After training or doing an apprenticeship, you decide where to work, who to work for and for how long.

List of skilled trades that are in demand 

Currently, there is an increase in skilled trades that are in demand, due to a generational decline of previous employees. Here are some trades that are in the highest demand currently;

• Licensed Practice Nurse 
• Mechanical Insulation Installer 
• Plumber
• Wind Turbine Technician 
• Electrician
• Elevator Mechanic 
• Dental Hygienist 
• Renewable Energy Specialist
• Full Stack Developer 
• Welder 
• Gas Engineer 

Start your career in a trade today!

As you can see, now is the best possible time to make a career change to the construction industry. There is so much demand for skilled tradespeople, and a huge gap to fill. 

Here at The Skills Centre, we offer a range of courses to get you qualified and working as soon as possible. With us, you can gain an industry-recognised trade qualification to kick start your new career. Our tailored course works around your current commitments to provide the best training available for you to achieve an NVQ. This recognised qualification will allow you to work as a professional in an industry that is booming right now. 

If you’re interested in starting on of our courses here, please do get in touch with our team, who will get back to you with all the information you need to make an informed decision on if it’s the right thing to do for your career goals.