Fabricator
Thales

Thales in Australia is part of a leading international electronics and systems group serving the defence, aerospace and space, security, and transport markets in Australia and throughout the world. We trace our origins in Australia back to the 1890s and are a premier provider of systems, products and services in both commercial and defence areas. Our expertise ranges across protected mobility vehicles and integrated communications solutions for defence through to security solutions and systems integration for the commercial sector. Thales is also one of Australia's leaders in research and development with strong affiliations with the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and leading tertiary institutions.

Skills You Might Learn

Workplace Communication, teamwork, problem solving, reading drawings and plans, use of engineering technology, planning and organising, time management, interpersonal skills, working with steel, assisting trades people with lifting and shifting steel and related products, measuring and calculating, assist with welding, cutting and grinding.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will have the opportunity to assist tradespeople who will be involved in various stages of metal fabrication and welding, which will include reading plans and drawing, preparing steel, cutting, welding, grinding and painting. Students will also assist in cleaning the workshop, unloading products, stacking steel and general duties as required.

Student Requirements

Student to have a strong interest in engineering and manufacturing.

Dress Requirements

Student to wear work pants and long sleeved shirt with safety boots.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport available.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22209VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies