19 occupations added to Australian Apprenticeships Priority List

2 January, 2024

120 occupations are now on the , includingÌý19 new occupations added on 1 January 2024 by the Australian Government,

The list also provides information about the potential for some businesses to claim wage support or subsidies for engaging eligible apprentices and/or trainees.Ìý

The 19 new occupations are:Ìý

  • Ambulance officerÌý

  • Animal husbandry technicianÌýÌý

  • Aquaculture or fisheries technicianÌý

  • Architectural draftspersonÌýÌý

  • Boat builder and repairerÌýÌý

  • Earth science technicianÌýÌý

  • Fire protection plumberÌýÌý

  • Flight attendantÌýÌý

  • Furniture makerÌýÌý

  • Graphic pre-press trades workerÌýÌý

  • Irrigation designerÌý

  • Irrigation technicianÌýÌý

  • Light technicianÌýÌý

  • Mine deputyÌýÌý

  • Nursing support workerÌýÌý

  • Out of school hours care workerÌý

  • Pharmacy technicianÌý

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  • Sound technicianÌý

The updatedÌýÌýalso provides the most up-to-date information about which jobs and skills are most needed in the Australian workforce, including details of the qualifications required.Ìý

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