Construction assistant
Wickham Homes Pty Ltd

Wickham Homes has been specialising in new homes and renovations for more than 45 years in the Echuca area.

Second generation builder Matt Wickham, son of builder George Wickham, has gained a reputation for quality workmanship, trust, honesty, integrity and understanding local issues.

By employing only local sub-contractors and suppliers, Matt endeavours to support the local economy.

Wickham Homes will listen, advise and help create your dream home to all your specifications with the least amount of stress to the client.

Wickham Homes takes pride in the construction of your dream home, ensuring you are satisfied with the finished product.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
Effective communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self-management
Learning
Technology

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will assist trained staff in performing duties with high level supervision.

Students may assist or observe trained staff with the following activities:
Traditional carpentry and framing, preparing a building site
Assisting trained staff with construction activities, such as, cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment and clearing work sites
Completing all related job preparation tasks as assigned by trained staff

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a Work Experience placement to develop skills learned from their Work-Related Skills subject. This is a “physical” role, so a level of coordination and dexterity is vital. Best suited to students with a genuine interest in the Building & Construction industry.

Dress Requirements

Work boots, long pants and long sleeved tops of sturdy material, suitable for a construction site. High Vis gear and other PPE will be provided by employer if required.

Special Transport Requirements

Local bus services nearby