Many growing occupations usually require VET qualifications

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  Many growing occupations usually require VET qualifications

  Top five industries (2024-27)	Top four occupations (2024-27)	New workers expected (2024-27)
  Health care and social assistance	Ageing and disability carers*	12,500
  	Registered nurses	11,100
  	Receptionists*	4,800
  	Nursing support and personal care workers*	4,100
  Construction	Construction managers	7,700
  	Carpenters and joiners*	6,100
  	Electricians*	4,500
  	Plumbers*	3,500
  Professional, scientific and technical services	Software and applications programmers	4,100
  	Accountants	3,400
  	ICT managers	1,700
  	Civil engineering professionals	1,700
  Education and training	Primary school teachers	6,500
  	Secondary school teachers	5,800
  	Education aides*	2,200
  	Private tutors and teachers	1,900
  Retail trade	Retail managers*	2,500
  	Storepersons*	1,200
  	Motor vehicle and vehicle parts salespersons*	800
  	Pharmacists	600

  Note: * Designates occupations whose main education and training pathway are aligned with a VET qualification (skill levels 2 to 4).

  The numbers in the table represent new workers expected between 2024 and 2027 for the relevant occupation.

  Source: DJSIR and VSA modelling, 2024.

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