Construcciones Yamaro: TAFE NSW Dubbo apprentices build their future in construction
Female carpentry apprentices and childhood friends Molly Brown and Meg Turner are making their mark in the construction industry as they complete their studies through TAFE NSW Dubbo.
According to Jobs and Skills Australia, there are 142,200 qualified carpenters working in Australia, with females representing just 3 per cent of the workforce. This highlights critical skills gaps in the building sector and the need to attract more people to the high-demand profession.
Brown, 19, and Turner, 20, discovered their interest in carpentry after completing work experience on building sites run by Brown’s father. This led them to study a Certificate III in Carpentry at TAFE NSW Dubbo, where they have begun forging a rewarding career path.
The two apprentices are thriving in the classroom and on site, securing jobs locally with Simon Darlington Carpentry and Brownrite Building Group, and contributing to infrastructure projects such as No. 1 Church Street in central Dubbo.
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TAFE NSW carpentry teacher Caleb Morris says carpentry is a highly skilled and in-demand profession that supports the delivery of safe, cost-effective housing and infrastructure.
“The population of Central West and Orana is expected to increase by 11 per cent over the next 15 years, and skilled talent will play a crucial role in building the new homes the region needs,” says Morris. “Since Molly and Meg entered the classroom, they’ve gone from strength to strength, showing that determination and an eye for detail are valuable skills in trade-based professions, like carpentry.”
For Brown, trades are a family affair, and it was only a matter of time before she followed in her father’s footsteps.
“From a young age I knew that a hands-on, outdoor career was what I wanted for my future,” says Brown. “Working with my dad gave me the confidence I needed to enrol at TAFE NSW Dubbo and forge my own path in the construction industry.”
Being one of the only females on site has never deterred Turner. Instead, she sees it as an opportunity for other females seeking a rewarding career.
“School wasn’t for me, so I took a chance and decided to pursue a trade. Luckily, I’ve found a job I love and now have a promising career ahead of me,” says Turner.
“Knowing that tradies are in short supply is a huge advantage for anyone thinking about a career in construction. I hope my story shows other females that if I can do it, they can too.”
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