Strengths
We all have out own set of strengths. People who identify with this persona often have these strengths.
Big-picture thinking
You like to think of the bigger picture when starting on something; you have the finished product in mind, which helps you to solve the problem or task!
Building and Construction
You have practical building skills and know what a Philips head screwdriver is! Building, creating and fixing all comes naturally to you!
Critical Thinking
Any problems that come up with a task you’re working on better watch out! You can easily change your thinking and approach to knock out any problems, anytime.
Mathematics Skills
You have the basic mathematics skills to help measure, estimate and construct anything you’re working on.
Physical Strength
As a handicrafter, you understand the physical work and conditions that come with it. It’s important you know the strength and stamina to last in what can be very physically demanding.
Careers to consider
- Cartographers & Surveyors
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
- Agricultural Technicians
- Fire and Emergency Workers
- Chemical, Gas, Petroleum & Power Plant Operators
- Actor, Dancer and Other Entertainers
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics
- Construction Manager
- Agricultural, Forestry & Horticultural Operators
- Agricultural and Forestry Scientists
- Arborist
- Contract, Program and Project Administrators
- Fashion, Industrial, and Jewellery Designers
- Civil Engineering Professionals
- Animal Attendants and Trainers
- ICT Sales Assistants
- Bus & Coach Drivers
- Fitters and Machinists
- Kennel Hand
- Sports Manager
- Automotive Electricians
- Environmental Officer
- Electrical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians
- Aquaculture Farmers
- Couriers & Postal Deliverers
- ICT Sales Professionals
- Glaziers
- Racehorse Trainer
- Environmental Scientists
- Beauty Therapists
- Other Mobile Plant Operators
- Electrical Engineers
- Aquaculture Workers
- Crane, Hoist & Lift Operators
- Mining Managers
- Stablehand
- Life Scientists
- Boat Builder and Repairer
- Electronic Engineers
- Conservation Parks and Wildlife Officer
- ICT Trainers
- Delivery Drivers
- Oil and Gas Explorer
- Medical Scientists
- Bricklayers and Stonemasons
- Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
- Crop Farmers
- Flight Attendant
- Building & Plumbing Labourers
- Engineering Managers
- Deck and Fishing Hands
- Forklift Drivers
- Telecommunications Engineering Professionals
- Butcher
- Engineering Production Systems Workers
- Forestry and Logging Workers
- Telecommunications Technical Specialists
- Freight & Furniture Handlers
- Cabinetmakers
- Engineers (Chemical and Material)
- Livestock Farmers
- Telecommunications Trades Workers
- Freight or Cargo Handler
- Car Detailers
- Environmental Engineer
- Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers
- Carpenter
- Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
- Nurserypersons
- Marine Transport Professionals
- Carpenters and Joiners
- Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians
- Other Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers
- Cleaners
- Mining Engineers
- Professional fisherman
- Commercial Cleaners
- Shearers
- Concreters
- Winemaker
- Domestic Cleaners
- Meat, Poultry and Seafood Process Workers
- Drainer
- Textiles
- Driving Instructors
- Train & Tram Drivers
- Electrical Distribution Trades Workers
- Electricians
- Truck Drivers
- Floor Finisher
- Vehicle Repairer & Trimmer
- Florists
- Garden and Nursery Labourers
- Gardeners
- Glaziers
- Graphic Pre-press Trades Workers
- Greenkeepers
- Hairdressers
- Insulation and Home Improvement Installers
- Jewellers
- Landscape Construction
- Landscape Gardener
- Laundry Workers
- Lift Mechanics
- Locksmith
- Make-up Artists
- Metal Casting, Forging & Finishing Trades
- Metal Fitters & Machinists
- Motor mechanics
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Fitters
- Painting Trades Workers
- Panel Beaters
- Pest Controllers
- Plumbers
- Printers
- Printing Assistants & Table Workers
- Roof Plumbers
- Roof Tilers
- Security Officers & Guards
- Service Station Attendants
- Sheetmetal Trades Workers
- Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
- Structural Steel Construction Workers
- Tool and Die Maker
- Upholsterer
- Vehicle Body Builder
- Vehicle Painter
- Wall & Floor Tilers
- Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers
Kick-starting your career
Don’t know where to start? Check out these entry-level career paths you can start today!
- Click here to check out which subjects you should be taking in school based on your Career Quiz results.
- Get in touch with some local businesses about spending a week working on site with them! This could be landscaping, carpentry security installations… whatever you’re interested in.
- Sign up for an apprenticeship! This is a great way to get a certification and get paid while on the job!
So, what do you look for in a role?
Roles that will suit you best will include these elements:
- Using your hands to build and construct things
- Practical work
- Fixing, installing or maintaining things
- Working on a task rather than people problems
- Outdoorsy work rather than being in an office all day
- Solving problems
Things that you can improve on
- If only we could be good at everything! Here are a few areas where you could improve:
- Improving the health and well-being of others including medical care and personal support
- Jobs that require a high level of human interaction but for the benefit of selling a product or service rather than helping an individual
- Tasks that purely focus on the use of technology
- Focussing on information and processes in professional services – think business or education settings!
- Repetitive and administrative tasks
- Don’t feel bad about the points above, you can always improve on this!
Inspiring people with this skill set
Scott Cam
Scott Cam: Handiman & Host of the Block. Scott's been a staple of Australian renovation television since 2000, appearing on Backyard Blitz to do all of the carpentry and architectural stuff that the team on the show needed to get done.