I’d like to find out about a specific occupation. Can I get this information from myfuture?
Yes, myfuture offers extensive information about specific occupations. Go to The Facts > Occupations (under Work and Employment). There you’ll find the Occupations database, which contains hundreds of job descriptions. Type the occupation title in the search box and click on ‘Search’. One or more results are presented for you to browse. Click on any result to bring up a page of useful facts about the occupation, including duties and tasks, specialisations, work conditions and personal requirements. The ‘Quick Facts’ section links you to key information such as related learning areas (or school subjects). Links are also given to information about earnings, job outlook, vacancies and related occupations, and to state or territory-specific information about the occupation and available study courses. You can find out about the qualifications you’ll need, the vocational opportunities that exist, and your study options in the field you’re interested in. You may also wish to contact the prof