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Growers Services Mildura

Considering a Career Pathway Mechanical Technology Farm Machinery? Growers Services Mildura have a Structured Workplace Learning Opportunity (SWL Opportunity) as a Mechanical Technology Trades Assistant - Farm Machinery.

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Automotive to gain industry experience and on job skills with Growers Services Mildura as a Mechanical Technology Trades Assistant in Farm Machinery.

Growers Services provides quality machinery, parts and service to the farmers. Growers Services have a large range of machinery including tractors, sprayers, slashers, mulchers, nut equipment, construction machinery, utility vehicles and mowers.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume or commence an apprenticeship with, doesn't it? Make Growers Services Mildura your next phone call to find out more.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as:
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Hygiene.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios at a workshop.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Mechanical Technology Trades Assistant – Farm Machinery, you would be assisting in the servicing and repair of farm machinery including tractors, sprayers, slashers, mulchers, nut equipment, construction machinery, utility vehicles and mowers.

Task and duties may include but not be limited to the following;
• Work effectively with others in the workplace.
• Follow safe working practices in the workplace.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment in the workplace.
• Communicate effectively in the workplace.
• Respond to customer needs and enquiries in the workplace.
• Carry out servicing operations on farm machinery.
• Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies.
• Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems.
• Inspect, test and service batteries.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Mechanical Technology Trades Assistant – Farm Machinery with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VETDSS subject.

Whilst students are attending a placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Only use your personal mobile device on breaks.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Complete the safety induction modules.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Participate in business activities as required.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through school or if completing a VET subject.
• Take their Logbook to their work placement every day and fill it in each day.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present in the following work attire;
• Steel capped boots.
• Work pants.
• Hi vis shirt.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AUR20520 - Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
• AUR20720 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation