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Many growing occupations usually require VET qualifications

The fastest growing industries in Victoria over 2024-27 (health care and social assistance and construction) usually require VET qualifications for occupations in demand including ageing and disability carers (12,500), and carpenters and joiners (6,100).

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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

Updated 27 May 2025

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