Massive Manufacturing Industries
The Chemical Industries is one of the largest manufacturing industries in all developed and emerging countries.
It’s responsible for a massive variety of products and offers diverse career opportunities.
This sector is desperate for smart workers as innovation is key to finding new ways for the industry to satisfy an increasingly sophisticated, demanding and environmentally conscious consumer.
Popular Chemical Industries Trades
- Refrigeration Mechanic
- Welder
Fabricates and repairs metal products using various welding techniques.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Spot Welder Operator
Arc Welder
Welding Tradesperson
Plater-welder
Automotive Acetylene and Electrical Welder
Brazier
Special Class Welder
Carbon Dioxide Welder
Welding Inspector
Solderer and Brazer
Plate Layer
Electric Arc Welder
Flame Cutter
Aircraft Welder
- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
- Boiler Maker
Makes and repairs boilers pressure vessels.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Boilermaker
Boilermaker-welder
Plater-boilermaker
- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
- Rigger
Assembles and installs rigging gear such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to lift, lower, move and position equipment, structural steel and other heavy objects.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Winch Erector
Tower Rigger
Rigger Ropesman
Rigger (Metal Engineering)
Construction Cable Layer / Puller
Forest / Logging Rigger
Scaffolding Rigger
Construction Rigger
Theatrical Rigger
Hoisting Equipment Rigger
Ship Rigger
Rigger Scaffolder
- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
- Toolmaker
- Metal Machinist
Sets up and operates machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Lathe Operator / Setter / Tradesperson
Machinist and Fitter (Automotive)
Vertical Borer
Tooling Mechanician
Automotive Machinist
Machine Tool Mechanician
Machine Tool Operator
Milling Machinist
Roll Turner
Turner (Metal)
Aircraft Machinist
CNC Machinist
Machine Tool Fitter
Fitter-machinist
Turner Machinist (Automotive)
Jig Borer
Machine Setter
Cabling technician
Turner Machinist
Metal Machine Setter
Machine Tool Setter
- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
- Fitter and Turner
Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Industrial Mechanician
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- Automotive Motor Mechanic
Maintains, tests and repairs diesel and petrol road vehicles (less than 8 tons) and the mechanical parts thereof including transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Garage Mechanic
Motor Mechanic
Fuel Injection Pump Mechanic
Service Mechanic
Automotive Fitter
Mechanical Service Advisor (Vehicles)
Vehicle Radiator Mechanic
Automotive Mechanic
Brake and Clutch Mechanic / Repairer / Fitter
Patrol Officer Automobile Association
Automatic Transmission Mechanic
Automotive Surveyor
Vehicle Mechanic
Air Conditioning Technician (Automotive)
Fuel Injection Mechanic
Auto Engineer / Mechanic
Automotive Mechanician
- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
- Mechanical Fitter
Fits and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
General Fitter
Carriage and Wagon Fitter
Train Engine Fitter
Mechanical Fitter (Machinery) Submarines
Maintenance Fitter
Machine Fitter
Machine Fitter (Including Hydraulics and Pneumatics)
Lubrication Equipment Mechanic
Mechanical Fitter (Machinery) Ships
Wagon Fitter
Mining Machinery Fitter
Stationary Engine Fitter
Machine Fitter (Hydraulics)
Marine Pipe Fitter
Hydraulic Fitter
Marine Fitter
- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
- Diesel Mechanic
Maintains, test and repairs commercial vehicles (more than 3 tons GMV) including engines, mechanical parts, transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Diesel Fuel Injection Technician
Diesel Fitter-mechanic
Diesel Injector
Diesel Fuel Injection Mechanic
Diesel Electrical Fitter
Field Service Technician (Diesel)
Truck Mechanic
- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
- Electrician
Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Electrical Contractor
Electrician (Engineering)
Winder Electrical Technician
Construction Electrician
Electrical Wireman
Electrician (General)
Electrical Fitter
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- Millwright
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs stationary industrial machinery and electromechanical equipment.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Printers Mechanic
Machine Tool Millwright
Ground Electromechanician
Millwright (Electromechanician)
Electromechanician
- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
- Instrument Mechanician
Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs electronic instruments and control systems.- Alternative Titles and Specialisations:
Scalemaker
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker
Instrument Maker
Meteorological Instrument Maker
Instrument Fitter
Instrument Mechanician (Process Control Systems)
Instrument Mechanic
Electronic Repair Technician
Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer
Aircraft Instrument Mechanic
Industrial Instrument Maker / Repairer / Serviceman
Surgical Instrument Maker / Repairer
Scale Mechanic Weights and Measures
Medical Instrument Repairer
Electronic Service Technician
Instrument Mechanician (Industrial)
Instrument Mechanician (Industrial Instrumentation & Process Control)
Electronic Technician (Navy)
Survey Instrument / Maker / Repairer / Manufacturer
Instrument Mechanician (Process Control)
Communication Electronic Technician (Air Force)
Instrument and Control Service Person
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Part two: Chemical Industries Qualifications
Part three: CHIETA Learning Allocations for 2016 is a list of all CHIETA learnerships, apprenticeships, Bursaries and skills programs.