Trade Assistant

A Trade Assistant provides support to qualified tradespeople across a variety of industries such as construction, manufacturing, automotive, and engineering. Their responsibilities typically include preparing work areas, handling tools and materials, cleaning up job sites, and performing basic manual tasks under the direction of tradespeople.

Trade Assistants are not required to have formal qualifications, but physical fitness, safety awareness, and a willingness to learn are essential. They often work on construction sites, in workshops, or in industrial settings, and the role can serve as a pathway into a trade apprenticeship or more specialised technical work.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $68,848
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a trade assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC20120

Certificate II in Construction
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer General Labourer Builders Labourer
General Hand Trade Assistant Apprentice Carpenter
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer General Labourer Builders Labourer General Hand Trade Assistant Apprentice Carpenter + 3 more
11140NAT

Certificate II in Skills for Education Training and Employment Pathways
On Campus
12 months
$4,015
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intern Community Support Worker Retail Assistant
Sales Assistant Barista Warehouse Assistant General Labourer Trade Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intern Community Support Worker Retail Assistant Sales Assistant Barista Warehouse Assistant General Labourer Trade Assistant + 5 more
52893WA

Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $890
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Carpenter Apprentice Bricklayer Apprentice Plumber
Apprentice Electrician Construction Labourer Trade Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Carpenter Apprentice Bricklayer Apprentice Plumber Apprentice Electrician Construction Labourer Trade Assistant + 3 more
22614VIC

Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship
On Campus
4 - 5 months
$7,955 - $9,537
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Builders Labourer Apprentice Bricklayer Apprentice Carpenter
Construction Labourer Trade Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Builders Labourer Apprentice Bricklayer Apprentice Carpenter Construction Labourer Trade Assistant + 2 more
22569VIC

Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
On Campus
2 - 24 months
$0 - $10,315
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Plumber Construction Labourer Maintenance Assistant
Warehouse Assistant Trade Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Plumber Construction Labourer Maintenance Assistant Warehouse Assistant Trade Assistant + 2 more
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance)
Blended
30 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Construction Worker Formwork Carpenter
Civil Construction Plant Operator Trade Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Construction Worker Formwork Carpenter Civil Construction Plant Operator Trade Assistant + 2 more
22614VIC

Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (Carpentry)
On Campus, Online
3 - 36 months
$0 - $12,170
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Carpenter Trade Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Carpenter Trade Assistant
UEESS00174

Electrical Safety Testing Of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment And Cord Assemblies Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 3 days
$0 - $750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Trade Assistant Maintenance Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Trade Assistant Maintenance Assistant
MSMWHS201

Conduct Hazard Analysis
On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $275
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher Safety Attendant Maintenance Technician
Construction Labourer Trade Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher Safety Attendant Maintenance Technician Construction Labourer Trade Assistant + 2 more
11219NAT

Course in Prefabricated Light Gauge Steel Frame Installation
Blended
1 day
$550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Trade Assistant Steel Fixer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Trade Assistant Steel Fixer
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