Job ID:  W113352

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION: This employer works on a range of new home builds along with renovation work. He is offering a carpentry opportunity to an interested student within his team, this would a student undertaking VETiS Building as it will allow you to practice your skills and build your knowledge on a real work site.

Student must be undertaking a VETiS program in Building

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

TASK & DUTIES: The student will be assisting the builder and his team with all aspects of the domestic building trade. This may include setting out, framing, scaffolding, use of hand and power tools (under supervision), site clean-ups, building calculations and assisting with deliveries. 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 building trade, punctual, willing to listen and learn, follow all worksite OHS and they must have a CI Card.

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 building trade, how to read a plan, site preparation, communication skills, working within a team, setting out, framing, and scaffolding.

DRESS REQUIREMENTS: Students must wear protective clothing (hi-vis), safety footwear (steel cap boots), ear and eye protection, hat and sunscreen

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.

TRANSPORT REQUIRED:  Students must be able to get to various building sites where required

How to Apply for this Opportunity:

Students:

Print or share this Job Beacon with your teacher. 

You will need to discuss the SWL opportunity with your teacher (Careers/VET/VCAL Coordinator) first as they apply for the SWL opportunity on your behalf.

Teachers:

Discuss with your student the SWL opportunity to ensure it is a good match.

Hit Apply once satisfied.

Send a direct email to Deb Walker (dwalker@grllen.com.au) to discuss the SWL opportunity further.  Please include information on your interested student and week block required.

Teachers, please ensure that the student arranges a time to meet with the employer and completes all required paperwork before commencement of the placement 

About this Trending Industry:  Careers that Buildinclude: 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. 

For a live job feed and more about this trending regional industry, including career pathways into top performing careers and career heroes, see Careers that Build.  For other top regional performing careers see Geelong Careers.