Trade work is something vital and beneficial for every household, corporation, hospital and building around the world. Trade work is a necessary service in our society today.
And yet, there are many who still hold negative connotations towards individuals taking up trade work. Students who might be more skilled in vocational work are rarely encouraged to take up that line of training as trade work isn’t taken seriously.
In this blog, Oz Labour Solutions discusses the common misconceptions surrounding trade work.
Myth 1: Tradies Aren’t Considered ‘Smart’
One of the recurring stereotypes surrounding those that work in trade is that they aren’t ‘smart’. This is so far from the truth. Trade work does take skill and knowledge; any person off the street can’t just engage in trade work.
Tradies are typically required to obtain a Certificate III/IV that gives them the necessary vocational training. And depending on the job and machinery operation needed on the job, other certificates or licences might be required as well.
Tradies also need skills in critical thinking, complex problem solving and well-developed judgment and decision making. Most people don’t see the years of training and hard work that goes into each trade job.
Myth 2: They Don’t Make Enough Money
In today’s economy, there is an increasing demand for good quality tradespeople. The skills they bring to the market are proven to be advantageous as private and government sectors depend on trade workers when things need fixing.
According to TAFE Courses, tradie industry insights show the average weekly pay for trade workers is $1 142. Trade workers can definitely make a living wage, especially since their job is in high demand. Plus, it is predicted that even into the future, demand for these jobs will see growth.
Myth 3: Tradies are Lazy
People often assume tradies laze around not doing much work throughout the day. Not many see that they often have early starts, spend the day travelling to different locations and doing rather laborious jobs.
Jobs that are different to the norm of 9 – 5 doesn’t mean less work, it means different work. And their work contributes to the fabric of our society, like any other job.
Trade workers bring a lot of value to ensure communities can function efficiently. Don’t let the misconceptions of this industry stop you from pursuing a rewarding and fulfilling career. If you’re thinking of starting a trade job, take the first step of finding employers with Oz Labour Solutions.