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Forklift Operator | Kaitaraiwa Waka Uta

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Forklift operators operate vehicles that have a lifting platform for shifting and stacking heavy articles such as pallets, bales, crates, containers or cartons.

Fishing Skipper | Kaiurungi Hao Ika

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Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.

Fire Engineer | Mataaro Ārai Ahi

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Fire engineers plan and design safety features that detect, control or reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. They also analyse how fire behaves and how safety features perform in fire.

Crane Operator | Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga

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Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.

Mechanical Engineering Technician | Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha

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Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines. 

Meteorologist | Matapae Huarere

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Meteorologists study the atmosphere to understand and predict weather and climate.

Diver | Kairukuruku

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Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.

What are skills?

Skills are abilities that are developed through life and work experiences.

Storeperson | Tangata Whakaputu

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Storepeople receive, check, store and send out goods from a warehouse, business or organisation.

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