The Rescue
What country was the cave rescue in?
Thailand
Name one job that involves working underground.
Miner
What animals are on the Australian coat of arms?
What ocean is Perth next to?
Indian Ocean
What is an apprenticeship?
Paid job with training to learn a trade
What natural event trapped the boys in the cave?
Flooding/Monsoon rain
This job involves walking through smoke and flames, sometimes carrying heavy hoses and saving people from burning buildings. What job is it?
Firefighter
What’s a baby koala called?
Joey
What is the name of Perth’s river?
The Swan River
Name 3 trades you can do an apprenticeship in.
Carpentry, plumbing, electrical
What risky method did rescuers use to get the boys out?
Sedated them and dived them out
Why is commercial fishing considered risky?
Bad weather, falling overboard
Name one venomous Australian snake.
Brown snake, tiger snake, taipan
What is the name of the main park in Perth with a view over the city?
King's Park
How long does a typical apprenticeship last?
3-4 years
How long were the boys trapped?
18 days
This person works at great heights, often hundreds of metres in the air, fixing power lines and poles in wind and rain. What job is it?
Powerline technician/ linesman
Which Australian bird mimics sounds?
Lyrebird
What is the name of the famous island near Perth where you can see quokkas?
Rottnest Island
What’s one benefit of doing an apprenticeship over going to university?
Earn money while you learn
What was one reason rescuers decided not to wait for the cave to dry out?
Water levels rising / oxygen running out
This job involves working deep underwater, fixing oil rigs, welding metal, and facing strong currents or sharks. What job is it?
Commercial diver/ underwater welder
This marsupial is active at night, has a strong tail for balance, and is known for boxing when it fights. What is it?
Kangaroo
Where would tourists find an old prison with a view of the ocean?
Fremantle Prison
What are 2 ways you could find an apprenticeship
through a friend, SEEK, Facebook groups