The following trades on the National Skills Shortage Register as at 1st January 2010.

 These trades are applicable to the Manufacturing & Engineering Industries and are eligible for the Support for Mid-Career Apprentices, Tools For  Your Trade and Rural and Regional Skills Shortage incentives.

A summary of the Federal incentives operative from 1st January 2010 can be seen here (pdf).

The titles below link to sites with more information about the occupations.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Boatbuilder & Repairer

Locksmith

Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Mechanic

Toolmaker

Electronic Equipment Tradesperson

Fitter

Flat Glass tradesperson

Metal Fabricator

Metal Machinist (First Class)

Sheet Metal Worker (First Class)

Optical Mechanic

Pressure Welder

Welder (First Class)