Auto Electrician
TK Auto Electrex

If you are interested in this exciting Work Experience (WE) opportunity, please contact the Partnerships and Pathways Coordinator at CGLLEN at swl@cgllen.org.au or 53523266. Based in Stawell, TK Auto Electrex is a locally owned and operated business offering state of the art technology for automotive and caravan and trailer servicing, air conditioning or auto electrical repairs.
The student that secures this fantastic workplace learning position will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in an array of areas such as vehicle diagnostics, onsite service and breakdowns, battery sales and replacements and air conditioning maintenance and installations. If you are motivated and enthusiastic completing a successful workplace learning position, learning from one of the best in the business, please talk to your careers teacher today about how to apply.

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.
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients, and suppliers.
Students may attain vital industry specific skills which will also relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience.
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments.
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will assist trained staff in performing duties, students receiving high level supervision.
During placement, students may undertake the following:
- Basic auto electrical duties as directed from trained staff.
- Field work to companies for assisting trained staff in servicing operations.
- Assist in installing, maintaining and identifying faults as directed by trained staff.
- All related workshop cleaning, preparation and packing away duties as directed by trained staff.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a WE placement to develop skills learned from their Work-Related Skills subject. The following requirements must be met;
- Students are required to have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) modules- General module and any applicable industry OH&S modules.
- Students must maintain a diary or logbook and/or complete work experience assignment and other tasks that have been set by the school.
- Students must adhere to strict Privacy and Confidentiality policy and procedures.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work as a productive team member.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on offsite meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

Dress requirements will be discussed with the successful student applicant prior to commencement. Neat tidy dress (no fabric tears or loose clothing) or overalls are required. The mechanical work shop is a dirty environment and clothes will be affected. Safety boots must be worn. All personal protective equipment must be worn in accordance with work safety procedures.

Special Transport Requirements

The student will be required to arrange their own transport; if transport is presenting a problem, please contact CGLLEN to discuss available options and support that can be provided. Email: SWL@cgllen.org.au Phone: 03 5352 3266. If it is proposed that the student may need to undertake vehicle travel with their employer and/or supervisor during the arrangement (including transporting the student to and/or from the workplace), the employer must complete the Work Experience Travel and Accommodation Form. The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) must give their consent by also completing this form.