Job ID:  W112835

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:  This family owned joinery business is one of the leading manufacturers of quality, custom made, heritage and architectural timber windows and doors. They utilise the most up-to-date machinery and technology, to ensures they can successfully manufacture any design of window or door according to their customers’ needs. This position would suit a young person who is keen to learn the joinery trade in a progressive and busy business.

Student must be undertaking a VETiS program in Construction (Furnishing OR Building)

ATTENDANCE DETAILS:  One day a week (any day) OR one week blocks.  Available anytime of the year.

TASK & DUTIES:  The student will be assisting the tradesmen with all aspects of the joinery trade. This may include prepping material/wood, sanding, edging, filing, use of hand and power tools (under supervision), assembling components (such as frames), joinery work, construction of basic products and the use of building calculations. The student will be required to follow worksite procedures and assist with keeping a clean and tidy work area at all times.

REQUIREMENTS:  Student must be keen to learn the joinery trade (with particular interest in timber window and door manufacturing), be punctual, willing to listen and learn from the tradesmen and follow all worksite OHS procedures. CI Card would be an advantage.

SKILLS ATTAINED:  Students who undertake this opportunity will be enhancing the skills and knowledge that they are learning in their VETiS program. This may include; OH&S specific skills, hand and power tools, calculations for the construction trade, communication skills, working within a team, assembly and construction of products, prepping of various materials.

DRESS REQUIREMENTS:  Students must wear hi-vis protective clothing, safety footwear (steel cap boots).

FIRST DAY INSTRUCTIONS:  Students need to arrive early and be prepared to undertake safety induction.

WORK SAFETY NOTES:  Students need to have started the OHS (WHS) unit from their VET in Schools course of study at a minimum. Students must follow all worksite OHS instructions and wear correct PPE as appropriate.

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About this Trending Industry:  Careers that Build include: Building and Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating & Plastering and currently make up 5% of the workforce.  These careers are predicted to grow by about 14% in the next five years. 

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