(1)   What indicators did he use to determine the (a) level of youth unemployment, (b) significant industry base, and (c) significant skill shortages for each of the 24 regions in which an Australian Technical College is proposed to be located.

(2)   What is the level of the indicators identified in part (1) for each of the 24 regions in which an Australian Technical College is proposed to be located.

(1)   Information on (a) and (b) was obtained from the 2001 Census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and (c) from the National and State Skill Shortage Lists, based on labour market intelligence, prepared by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).

(2)   The key data for each of the 24 regions is summarised in the attached information.

ATTACHMENT FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES QUESTION 1979

New South Wales - Dubbo

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -64) population: 24,095

Total Employed:16,630

Total Unemployed (15-24): 440

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 13%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 13.6%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 26.3%

Age Profile

0-14: 9,350

15-24: 5,102

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Agriculture (Wheat, cotton, cattle, sheep and vegetables) Retail Manufacturing Construction Property and business services

Major employers Western Plains Zoo

New South Wales - Gosford

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -64) population: 172,222

Total Employed: 110,544

Total Unemployed (15-24): 3,358

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 15.4%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 14.5%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 27.7%

Age Profile

0-14: 183,774

15-24: 115,038

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries and employers Agriculture Manufacturing Construction Wholesale/Retail Tourism

Major Employers Sanitarium Sara Lee Master Foods

New South Wales - Hunter

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 301,351

Total Employed: 184,688

Total Unemployed (15-24): 7,918

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 19.3%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 14.6%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 25.9%

Age Profile

0-14: 97,964

15-24: 62,798

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries manufacturing coal and mining viticulture and winemaking tourism power generation agribusiness information communications technology.

Key employers One Steel Electrolux Home Products Tomago Aluminium Port Waratah Coal Service Ampcontrol Varley Engineering United Goninans Hunter Health Hunter Water Corporation Energy Australia University of Newcastle NIB Health Fund Ltd Australian Defence Industries (ADI) Ltd

New South Wales - Illawarra

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 184,576

Total Employed: 114,708

Total Unemployed (15-24): 4,262

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 17.1 %

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 14.8%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 25.9%

Age Profile

0-14: 61,358

15-24: 39,552

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Wholesale and Retail Manufacturing Health and Community Services Technology and research Property and Business Services Education Construction

Key Employers BHP Bluescope Steel

New South Wales - Lismore/Ballina

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 68,821

Total Employed: 40,752

Total Unemployed (15-24): 1,713

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 22.3 %

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 11.7 %

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 31.8%

Age Profile

0-14: 22,555

15-24: 13,632

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Education Health Manufacturing Agriculture Service business sectors Tourism Construction

Key employers Woolworths Kmart Franklins. Hospitals Southern Cross University Lismore City Council Norco Cooperative

New South Wales - Port Macquarie

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 79,440

Total Employed: 44,839

Total Unemployed (15-24): 1,663

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 21.1%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 13.3%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 34.2%

Age Profile

0-14: 28,276

15-24: 13,556

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries retail health and community services building and construction manufacturing education tourism agriculture

Key employers Retail outlets City Council Hospitals and associated health care services Education and Training sector Catholic Diocese Tourism sector

New South Wales - Queanbeyan

Key labour market data (2001 census) (ACT and region)

Working age (15 -65) population:      245,910

Total Employed: 181,147

Total Unemployed (15-24): 4,190

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 11.2%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 8.5%

Per cent of employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 25.6%

Age Profile

0-14: 75,164

15-24: 55,266

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Construction Metals and Engineering Retail Primary Industries Tourism Due to the close proximity of Canberra, Defence, Government and Administration are also relevant.

Key Employers Woolworths Coles Spotlight Country Energy/ACTEWAGL

New South Wales - Western Sydney

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 843,777

Total Employed: 517,433

Total Unemployed (15-24): 13,945

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 13.3%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 13.4%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 29.3%

Age Profile

0-14: 276,377

15-24: 181,217

Secondary Students in the State

Year 11: 68,259

Year 12: 59,943

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries include:

Manufacturing (this is considered to be the largest industry in the region as it accounts for 16% of the total employment)

Property and business services

Finance and insurance

Construction (will remain one of the major industries due to the growth in population)

Major growth industries include:

Information and communication technologies

Advanced manufacturing (including biotechnology industries)

Tourism and recreation

Business services

Retail

The region’s other industry sectors include:

Education

Health

Agriculture

Defence and aerospace

Key employers include:

State Government, in particular Health and Education

Retailers Woolworths and Coles Myers

Advance Metal Products

Broens Engineering

Nepean Engineering

Victoria - Bairnsdale

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 93,836

Total Employed: 57,264

Total Unemployed (15-24): 2,025

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 18.5%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 14.7%

Per cent of employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 30.5%

Age Profile

0-14:        33,068

15-24: 18,681

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major Industries School education Hospitals and nursing homes Government administration Specialised food retailing Cafes and restaurants Legal and accounting services Grain, sheep & beef cattle farms Post school education Medical and dental services Community care services

Key Employers Patties Bakery Riviera Properties Kennedy Trailers Abalone Fisherman’s Cooperative Vegco Whiters Street Cranes

Victoria - Bendigo

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 96,752

Total Employed: 62,546

Total Unemployed (15-24): 1,948

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 15.8%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 13.0%

Employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 27.5 %

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries and employers Manufacturing (12.7% of all employment) Education Construction Retail Business and Professional Services.

Key employers AAPT LTD City of Greater Bendigo Safeway Quality Resort - All Seasons Bendigo McPhersons printing Hazeldene’s Chicken Farms Pty Ltd ADI Limited Industrial Automation Pty Ltd

Victoria - Eastern Melbourne

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 693,722

Total Employed:498,347

Total Unemployed (15-24): 9,878

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 10.8%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 10.5%

Per cent of employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 31.1%

Age Profile

0-14: 189,768

15-24: 146,291

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major Industries School Education Hospitals and Nursing Homes Government Administration Specialised Food Retailing Supermarket and Grocery Stores Cafes and Restaurants Legal and Accounting Services Motor Vehicle Services

Key employers MEGT Ventura Bus Lines P L Australian Home Care SAFEWAY National Hearing Centres Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd Department of Human Services - Melbourne Victorian Automobile Chamber Of Commerce Radio Frequency Systems Coles Supermarket Pty Ltd Hospitality Staff Management

Victoria - Geelong

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -64) population: 127,358

Total Employed: 82,490

Total Unemployed (15-24): 2,715

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 15.9%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 14.8%

Per cent of employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 27.9%

Age Profile

0-14: 40,952

15-24: 26,682

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Education Hospitals and nursing homes Specialised food retailing Cafes and restaurants Motor vehicle services Marketing and business management services

Key employers G-Force Recruitment Ltd Bartter Enterprises Pty Ltd Ford Motor Company Australia Air Radiators Pty Ltd SAFEWAY Citadel Protection Services Barwon Water McDonalds Corio Bacchus Marsh Coaches Pty Ltd Australian Wool Handlers McHarry’s Buslines Pty Ltd Ripcurl Cotton On Clothing

Victoria - Sunshine

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 460,111

Total Employed: 295,997

Total Unemployed (15-24): 8,635

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 14.6%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 13.0%

Per cent of employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 27.5%

Age Profile

0-14: 150,332

15-24: 96,360

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries School Education Hospitals and Nursing Homes Government Administration Specialised Food Retailing Supermarket and Grocery Stores Cafes and Restaurants Legal and Accounting Services Motor Vehicle Services Grain, Sheep, and Beef Cattle Farm

Key employers Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited Araco Australia Star Track Express Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd Ryco Hydraulics Olex Australia Pty Ltd Qantas airways limited Cmi operations Pty Ltd Compass recruitment Atco controls Pty Ltd Safeway Australia post RMD metal products CMI forge Foxtel Windsor Caravans Pty Ltd Somerville retail services Pty Ltd Schiavello (VIC) Pty Ltd

Victoria - Warrnambool

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 37,449

Total Employed: 26,766

Total Unemployed (15-24): 539

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 11.4%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 12.1%

Per cent of employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 25.9%

Age Profile

0-14: 14,098

15-24: 7,313

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Education Hospitals and nursing homes Government administration Specialised food retailing/cafes and restaurants Legal and accounting services Motor vehicle services Grain, sheep and beef cattle farms Medical and dental services Accommodation Marketing and business mgt services

Key employers WESTVIC Work Force Midfield Meat international Warrnambool cheese and butter factory McDonalds Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd Corangamite Shire Council Warrnambool Co-op Sou’west Seafoods Pty Ltd Warrnambool City Council Rodger Constructions Pty Ltd St John of God Health Care Inc George Taylor’s stores Terang & Mortlake Health Services Clarke’s pies

Queensland - Gladstone

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 27,758

Total Employed: 18,389

Total Unemployed (15-24): 655

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 17.2%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 18.3%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 27.0%

Age Profile

0-14: 10,534

15-24: 5,538

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Metals and minerals processing, Government utilities (Queensland Rail, power and port services), Engineering, Manufacturing Construction.

Key employers NRG Gladstone Power Station Central Queensland Ports Authority Boyne Smelters Cement Australia Comalco Alumina Refinery Queensland Alumina Limited Orica Australia Golding Constructions

Queensland - Gold Coast

Working age (15 -65) population: 250,156

Total Employed: 161,119

Total Unemployed (15-24): 5,144

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 15.7%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 13.3%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 29.6%

Age Profile

0-14: 71,087

15-24: 48,780

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries accommodation school education cafes and restaurants specialised food retailing gambling services other recreational services (including amusement parks).

Key employers Gold Coast City Council Sea World Theme Park Billabong International Hotel Conrad Jupiters

Queensland - North Brisbane

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 103,387

Total Employed: 73,220

Total Unemployed (15-24): 2,014

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 13.5 %

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 11.8%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 29.7%

Age Profile

0-14: 31,501

15-24: 21,498

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries education (University of Queensland) health and business services manufacturing (printing and publishing, metal products, furniture, motor vehicle and industrial machinery) transport, freight and wholesaling

Key employers Brisbane Airport Major Army base at Enoggera BP oil refinery at Pinkenba

Queensland - Townsville

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 98,483

Total Employed: 66,041

Total Unemployed (15-24): 2,444

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 15.3%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 16.3%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 21.5%

Age Profile

0-14: 31,808

15-24: 23,545

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries raw sugar production, grazing and beef processing public administration and defence manufacturing mineral refining tourism fishing education, research and tertiary services

Key employers Theiss (construction) Xstrata Copper (mining) Jupiter’s Casino Woolworths, Coles-Myer QLD Nickel Refinery Sun Metals Zinc Refinery

South Australia - Adelaide

Working age (15 -65) population: 225,516

Total Employed: 140,659

Total Unemployed (15-24): 5,268

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 17.1%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 14.4%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 29.4%

Age Profile

0-14: 72,994

15-24: 48,286

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Automotive School education Defence Rubber plant manufacturing

Key employers Holden Defence, Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)

South Australia - Whyalla/Port Augusta

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15-65) population:       23,088

Total Employed: 13,215

Total Unemployed (15-24): 536

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 21.1%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 15.3%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 30.4%

Age Profile

0-14: 8,014

15-24: 4,440

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Manufacturing (Whyalla) Retail trade (Whyalla, Port Augusta) Health and Community Services (Whyalla, Port Augusta) Metal ore mining (Port Augusta)

Key employers Corporation of the City of Whyalla Onesteel

Tamania - Northern Tasmania

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -64) population: 94,285

Total Employed: 58,112

Total Unemployed (15-24): 2,263

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 19.0%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 13.0%

Per cent of tradespersons and related workers 45 years or older: 29.5%

Age Profile

0-14: 31,192

15-24: 19,536

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries manufacturing property and business services wholesale and retail trade agriculture tourism

Key employers Comalco ACL Bearings

Western Australia - Perth South

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 209,894

Total Employed: 138,289

Total Unemployed (15-24): 4,396

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 14.9%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 12.6%

Per cent of employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 28.1%

Age Profile

0-14: 64,775

15-24: 46,708

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries manufacturing retail trade horticulture fishing

Key employers AUSTAL SHIPS PTY LTD Motor Industry Training Association of WA Western Power Corporation Woolworths Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd Department of Justice - Custodial Spotless Services Aust Ltd Image Marine Prestige Property Services

Western Australia - Pilbara

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65 population: 20,429

Total Employed: 13,993

Total Unemployed (15-24): 246

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 10.2%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 19.5%

Per cent of employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 25.1%

Age Profile

0-14: 7,216

15-24: 3,713

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries oil and gas extraction metal ore mining school education other business services

Key employers Ngarda Civil & Mining Pilbara Iron BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd Karratha International Hotel Robil Engineering Portside Fabrication PTY LTD Karratha Fluid Power QAL Refrigeration Newman Engineering Atmar Metal Fabrication South Hedland Plumbing Pilbara Contructions PTY TLD Sinewave Electrical

Northern Territory - Darwin

Key labour market data (2001 census)

Working age (15 -65) population: 76,686

Total Employed: 52,530

Total Unemployed (15-24): 1,149

Unemployment (15-24) rate: 11.8%

Employment in trades as a per cent of total employment: 14.2%

Per cent of employed tradespersons and related workers 45 years of age or older: 22.1%

Age Profile

0-14: 24,084

15-24: 15,217

INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYERS

Major industries Manufacturing Agriculture, forestry and fishing Construction Wholesale and retail Tourism Health and community services

Skill Shortage List - Trades - December 2004

ASCO	Occupation	AUST	NSW
ENGINEERING TRADES
4112-11	Metal Fitter*	N	S*
4112-13	Metal Machinist*	N	S*
4113-11	Toolmaker*	N	S*
4122-11	Metal Fabricator*	N	M-D, R*
4122-15	Welder*	N	S*
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker*	N	M-D, R*
VEHICLE TRADES
4211-11	Motor Mechanic*	N	S*
4212-11	Auto Electrician*	N	S
4213-11	Panel Beater*	N	S*
4214-11	Vehicle Painter	N	S
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
4311-11,13	Electrician*	N	S*
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic*	N	S*
4313	Electrical Powerline Trades*	N	S*
4314	Electronic Instrument Trades*	N	S*
4315	Electronic Equipment Trades*	N	S*
4315-13	Business Machine Mechanic*		D*
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner*	N	Se*
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer*	N	Se*
4414-11	Bricklayer*	N	Se*
4415-11	Solid Plasterer*	N	Se
4431-11	Plumber*	N	Se*
FOOD TRADES
3322	Chef*	N	S
4512-11	Baker*		S*
4513-11	Cook	N	S
4512-13	Pastrycook*	N	R*
PRINTING TRADES
4911-11	Graphic Pre-press Trades
4912	Printing Machinist		R
4913-11	Binder and Finisher
WOOD TRADES
4921-11	Wood Machinist*		S*
4922-11	Cabinetmaker*	N	S*
OTHER TRADES
4931-11	Hairdresser	N	S
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer*	N	S*

N = National shortage

S = State-wide shortage

M = Shortage in metropolitan areas

R = Shortage in regional areas

D = Recruitment difficulties

R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas

M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas

* = See comments on specialisations

E = shortage easing over the next 12 months

na = not assessed

Comments on trade specialisations in NSW

Metal Fitter: NSW: shortages are evident for basic skills but especially for hydraulics and for shut-down and maintenance work.

Metal Machinist: NSW: shortages are especially for Metal Machinists with skills in CNC machinery and hand operated heavy industrial machinery.

Toolmaker: NSW: Shortages are particularly for Toolmakers with broad trade skills, hand operated tooling, CNC machining, plastic injection moulding, precision jobbing.

Metal Fabricator: NSW: shortages are especially for Metal Fabricators with ability to work from plans, multiskilled tradespersons and those with experience in weld purging.

Welder: NSW: shortages are especially for Welders with skills in stainless steel, aluminium, MIG and TIG welding.

Sheetmetal Worker: NSW: shortages are especially for Sheetmetal Workers with welding skills.

Motor Mechanic: NSW: shortages are especially for Motor Mechanics with specialist skills and experience in suspension, wheel alignment, engine reconditioning, used car dealerships and four wheel drives.

Panel Beater: NSW: recruitment is particularly difficult for panel beaters with skills in prestige vehicle repairs.

Auto Electrician: na

Electrician: NSW: shortages are apparent across most sectors including commercial and industrial work, domestic building maintenance, communications cabling and electrical fitting.

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic: NSW: shortages area apparent across most sectors but especially for commercial airconditioning in Sydney.

Electrical Power Line Tradesperson: NSW: shortages are evident in maintenance and new supply work in both the power generation and distribution sectors.

Electronic Instrument Trades: NSW: shortages are especially being experienced for positions requiring highly specialised experience in specified types of PLCs and control systems and positions requiring dual qualifications in electrical and instrumentation work.

Electronic Equipment Trades: NSW: shortages are mostly for repairers experienced in specific makes and models. VIC: shortages are restricted to radio and TV repair. SA: shortages are restricted to radio and TV repair.

Business Machine Mechanics: NSW: isolated recruitment difficulties exist for positions requiring experience in particular business machinery makes and models.

Communications Trades: NSW: shortages are less severe for cabling technicians.

Carpenter: NSW: shortages are most apparent for new residential building, residential maintenance and formwork carpentry.

Fibrous Plasterer: NSW: shortages include plasterboard fixing, cornice and ornate plastering.

Bricklayer: NSW: shortages are restricted to trade-level bricklayers.

Solid Plasterer: na

Plumber: NSW: shortages are evident in both the commercial and residential sectors and for roof plumbers.

Chef: na

Baker: NSW: shortage is mainly confined to broad trade skills, hand moulding skills and experience in specialised breads such as sourdough and gluten-free etc.

Pastrycook: NSW: shortage is mainly confined to broad trade skills and experience in making pastries from scratch.

Wood Machinist: NSW: shortages are especially for CNC skills, a range of experience with panel saws, spindle moulders, also experience in solid timber, laminated wood or composite material.

Cabinetmaker: NSW: shortages are especially for the detailed joinery and fine furniture sector. VIC: shortage is of specialist furniture makers.

Furniture Upholsterer: NSW: shortages are for especially for positions requiring quality re-upholstering/re-covering experience; also short supply of skills requiring combination of tasks like re- covering/automobile trimming and making custom built furniture for refurbishments.

Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2004

ASCO	Occupation	AUST	VIC
ENGINEERING TRADES
4112-11	Metal Fitter*	N	S
4112-13	Metal Machinist*	N	S
4113-11	Toolmaker*	N	S
4122-11	Metal Fabricator*	N	S
4122-15	Welder*	N	S
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker*	N	S
VEHICLE TRADES
4211-11	Motor Mechanic*	N	S
4212-11	Auto Electrician*	N	S
4213-11	Panel Beater*	N	S
4214-11	Vehicle Painter	N	S
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
4311-11,13	Electrician*	N	S
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic*	N	S
4313	Electrical Powerline Trades*	N	S
4314	Electronic Instrument Trades*	N	S
4315	Electronic Equipment Trades*	N	S*
4315-13	Business Machine Mechanic*
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner*	N	M-D, R
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer*	N	M-D, R
4414-11	Bricklayer*	N	M-D, R
4415-11	Solid Plasterer*	N	M-D,R
4431-11	Plumber*	N	M-D, R
FOOD TRADES
3322	Chef*	N	S*
4512-11	Baker*		na
4513-11	Cook	N	S*
4512-13	Pastrycook*	N	S*
PRINTING TRADES
4911-11	Graphic Pre-press Trades
4912	Printing Machinist
4913-11	Binder and Finisher		D
WOOD TRADES
4921-11	Wood Machinist*		na
4922-11	Cabinetmaker*	N	M-D,R
OTHER TRADES
4931-11	Hairdresser	N	S
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer*	N	S

N = National shortage

S = State-wide shortage

M = Shortage in metropolitan areas

R = Shortage in regional areas

D = Recruitment difficulties

R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas

M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas

* = See comments on specialisations

E = shortage easing over the next 12 months

na = not assessed

Comments on trade specialisations in VIC

Electronic Equipment Trades: VIC: shortages are restricted to radio and TV repair.

Chef: VIC: shortage is especially evident in Asian cuisines generally and Indian cuisine.

Pastrycook: VIC: shortages are especially for skills in European and Asian pastry.

Cabinetmaker: VIC: shortage is of specialist furniture makers.

Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2004

ASCO	Occupation	AUST	QLD
ENGINEERING TRADES
4112-11	Metal Fitter*	N	S*
4112-13	Metal Machinist*	N	S*
4113-11	Toolmaker*	N	S
4122-11	Metal Fabricator*	N	S
4122-15	Welder*	N	S
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker*	N	S*
VEHICLE TRADES
4211-11	Motor Mechanic*	N	S
4212-11	Auto Electrician*	N	S
4213-11	Panel Beater*	N	S
4214-11	Vehicle Painter	N	S
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
4311-11,13	Electrician*	N	S*
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic*	N	S
4313	Electrical Powerline Trades*	N	S
4314	Electronic Instrument Trades*	N	S
4315	Electronic Equipment Trades*	N
4315-13	Business Machine Mechanic*
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner*	N	S*
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer*	N	na
4414-11	Bricklayer*	N	S
4415-11	Solid Plasterer*	N	na
4431-11	Plumber*	N	S*
FOOD TRADES
3322	Chef*	N	S
4512-11	Baker*		na
4513-11	Cook	N	S
4512-13	Pastrycook*	N	S
PRINTING TRADES
4911-11	Graphic Pre-press Trades		S
4912	Printing Machinist		S
4913-11	Binder and Finisher		S
WOOD TRADES
4921-11	Wood Machinist*		na
4922-11	Cabinetmaker*	N	S*
OTHER TRADES
4931-11	Hairdresser	N	S
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer*	N	S

N = National shortage

S = State-wide shortage

M = Shortage in metropolitan areas

R = Shortage in regional areas

D = Recruitment difficulties

R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas

M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas

* = See comments on specialisations

E = shortage easing over the next 12 months

na = not assessed

Comments on trade specialisations IN QLD

Metal Fitter: QLD: Fitters who have skills to work underground on mining equipment and who have high skill levels in parts replacement for heavy earthmoving equipment are in particular shortage.

Metal Machinist: QLD: Metal machinists who have high level CNC machine operating skills are in particularly strong demand.

Sheetmetal Worker: QLD: shortages are particularly evident in the manufacture of aluminium hull boats, switchboards and stainless steel fittings.

Electrician: QLD: shortages are particularly acute for electrical appliance servicing and industrial electricians.

Carpenter: QLD: shortage is particularly for carpenters specialising in building staircases and balustrading.

Plumber: QLD: Mechanical Services Plumbers are particularly hard to recruit.

Cabinetmaker: QLD: shortages are most evident for Cabinetmakers in high quality or meticulous and visible craftwork.

Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2004

ASCO	Occupation	AUST	SA
ENGINEERING TRADES
4112-11	Metal Fitter*	N	S
4112-13	Metal Machinist*	N	S
4113-11	Toolmaker*	N	S
4122-11	Metal Fabricator*	N	S
4122-15	Welder*	N	S
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker*	N	S
VEHICLE TRADES
4211-11	Motor Mechanic*	N	S
4212-11	Auto Electrician*	N	S
4213-11	Panel Beater*	N	S
4214-11	Vehicle Painter	N	S
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
4311-11,13	Electrician*	N	S
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic*	N	S
4313	Electrical Powerline Trades*	N	S
4314	Electronic Instrument Trades*	N	D
4315	Electronic Equipment Trades*	N	D*
4315-13	Business Machine Mechanic*		D*
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner*	N	Se
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer*	N	Se
4414-11	Bricklayer*	N
4415-11	Solid Plasterer*	N	Se
4431-11	Plumber*	N	S
FOOD TRADES
3322	Chef*	N	R
4512-11	Baker*		na
4513-11	Cook	N
4512-13	Pastrycook*	N	R
PRINTING TRADES
4911-11	Graphic Pre-press Trades
4912	Printing Machinist		D
4913-11	Binder and Finisher
WOOD TRADES
4921-11	Wood Machinist*		na
4922-11	Cabinetmaker*	N	S
OTHER TRADES
4931-11	Hairdresser	N	S
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer*	N	S

N = National shortage

S = State-wide shortage

M = Shortage in metropolitan areas

R = Shortage in regional areas

D = Recruitment difficulties

R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas

M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas

* = See comments on specialisations

E = shortage easing over the next 12 months

na = not assessed

Comments on trade specialisations in SA

Electronic Equipment Trades: SA: shortages are restricted to radio and TV repair.

Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2004

ASCO	Occupation	AUST	WA
ENGINEERING TRADES
4112-11	Metal Fitter*	N	S*
4112-13	Metal Machinist*	N	S
4113-11	Toolmaker*	N	D
4122-11	Metal Fabricator*	N	S
4122-15	Welder*	N	S*
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker*	N	S
VEHICLE TRADES
4211-11	Motor Mechanic*	N	S*
4212-11	Auto Electrician*	N	S*
4213-11	Panel Beater*	N	S
4214-11	Vehicle Painter	N	S
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
4311-11,13	Electrician*	N	S*
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic*	N	S
4313	Electrical Powerline Trades*	N	S
4314	Electronic Instrument Trades*	N	S
4315	Electronic Equipment Trades*	N
4315-13	Business Machine Mechanic*
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner*	N	S
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer*	N	S
4414-11	Bricklayer*	N	S
4415-11	Solid Plasterer*	N	S
4431-11	Plumber*	N	S*
FOOD TRADES
3322	Chef*	N	S*
4512-11	Baker*		na
4513-11	Cook	N
4512-13	Pastrycook*	N	S
PRINTING TRADES
4911-11	Graphic Pre-press Trades
4912	Printing Machinist
4913-11	Binder and Finisher
WOOD TRADES
4921-11	Wood Machinist*		na
4922-11	Cabinetmaker*	N
OTHER TRADES
4931-11	Hairdresser	N	S
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer*	N	S

N = National shortage

S = State-wide shortage

M = Shortage in metropolitan areas

R = Shortage in regional areas

D = Recruitment difficulties

R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas

M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas

* = See comments on specialisations

E = shortage easing over the next 12 months

na = not assessed

Comments on trade specialisations

Metal Fitter: WA: shortages are especially for heavy duty fitters.

Welder: WA: shortages are most evident for coded welders highly skilled in specialist procedures.

Motor Mechanic: WA: shortages are particularly evident for truck and diesel mechanics.

Auto Electrician: WA: shortages are particularly evident for auto electricians experienced in working with heavy equipment in the mining industry.

Electrician: WA: shortages are evident for electricians with cabling licenses and data/communications experience.

Plumber: WA: shortages are especially evident for roof plumbers.

Chef: WA: in metropolitan areas, the shortage is restricted to some Asian cuisines, particularly Indian, Japanese and Thai, although more general shortages are evident in regional areas.

Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2004

ASCO	Occupation	AUST	TAS
ENGINEERING TRADES
4112-11	Metal Fitter*	N	S
4112-13	Metal Machinist*	N	S
4113-11	Toolmaker*	N	S*
4122-11	Metal Fabricator*	N	S
4122-15	Welder*	N	S
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker*	N	S
VEHICLE TRADES
4211-11	Motor Mechanic*	N	S
4212-11	Auto Electrician*	N	S
4213-11	Panel Beater*	N	S
4214-11	Vehicle Painter	N	S
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
4311-11,13	Electrician*	N	S
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic*	N	S
4313	Electrical Powerline Trades*	N	S
4314	Electronic Instrument Trades*	N	S
4315	Electronic Equipment Trades*	N	S
4315-13	Business Machine Mechanic*		S
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner*	N	S
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer*	N	S
4414-11	Bricklayer*	N	S
4415-11	Solid Plasterer*	N	S*
4431-11	Plumber*	N	S
FOOD TRADES
3322	Chef*	N	S
4512-11	Baker*		na
4513-11	Cook	N
4512-13	Pastrycook*	N	S*
PRINTING TRADES
4911-11	Graphic Pre-press Trades
4912	Printing Machinist
4913-11	Binder and Finisher
WOOD TRADES
4921-11	Wood Machinist*		na
4922-11	Cabinetmaker*	N	S
OTHER TRADES
4931-11	Hairdresser	N	S
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer*	N	S

N = National shortage

S = State-wide shortage

M = Shortage in metropolitan areas

R = Shortage in regional areas

D = Recruitment difficulties

R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas

M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas

* = See comments on specialisations

E = shortage easing over the next 12 months

na = not assessed

Comments on trade specialisations in TAS

Toolmaker: TAS: Toolmaker is a very small occupation in Tasmania.

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic: na

Solid Plasterer: TAS: solid plastering is a very small occupation in Tasmania.

Pastrycook: TAS: shortages are particularly for specialist dessert chefs, specialist patisserie pastry cooks.

Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2004

ASCO	Occupation	AUST	NT
ENGINEERING TRADES
4112-11	Metal Fitter*	N	S*
4112-13	Metal Machinist*	N	S
4113-11	Toolmaker*	N	na
4122-11	Metal Fabricator*	N	S*
4122-15	Welder*	N	S*
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker*	N	S
VEHICLE TRADES
4211-11	Motor Mechanic*	N	S
4212-11	Auto Electrician*	N	S
4213-11	Panel Beater*	N	S
4214-11	Vehicle Painter	N	S
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
4311-11,13	Electrician*	N	S
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic*	N	S
4313	Electrical Powerline Trades*	N	S
4314	Electronic Instrument Trades*	N	M-D,R
4315	Electronic Equipment Trades*	N	S
4315-13	Business Machine Mechanic*		S
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner*	N	S*
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer*	N	S
4414-11	Bricklayer*	N	M*
4415-11	Solid Plasterer*	N	S
4431-11	Plumber*	N	S*
FOOD TRADES
3322	Chef*	N	S
4512-11	Baker*		na
4513-11	Cook	N	S
4512-13	Pastrycook*	N	D
PRINTING TRADES
4911-11	Graphic Pre-press Trades
4912	Printing Machinist
4913-11	Binder and Finisher
WOOD TRADES
4921-11	Wood Machinist*		na
4922-11	Cabinetmaker*	N	S
OTHER TRADES
4931-11	Hairdresser	N	S
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer*	N	na

N = National shortage         S = State-wide shortage

M = Shortage in metropolitan areas

R = Shortage in regional areas

D = Recruitment difficulties

R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas

M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas

* = See comments on specialisations

e = shortage easing over the next 12 months

na = not assessed

Comments on trade specialisations in NT

Metal Fitter: NT: shortages are especially evident for Metal Fitters with heavy duty and underground experience.

Metal Fabricator: NT: shortages are particularly evident for fabricators with new construction (setting and mark out skills) and aluminium and stainless steel experience.

Welder: NT: shortages are particularly for welders with TIG welding experience.

Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic:

Carpenter: NT: shortages are particularly evident for carpenters skilled in large scale construction projects.

Bricklayer: NT: shortages are evident for bricklayers skilled in large scale construction projects.

Plumber: NT: shortage is particularly apparent for plumbers skilled in the maintenance of existing domestic plumbing.