Carpenter
Wilkie Building Contractors

Do you have a keen interest in the Construction Industry as a Carpentry Trades Assistant? Specialising in all aspects of building? If so, Wilkie Building Contractors will give you a great opportunity to gain experience in the Construction Industry.

Jeff Wilkie and his team provide a down to earth building and maintenance service.
Wilkie Building Contractors are specialists in renovations, designing and installing bathrooms and extensions. Services offered include;
Construction.
Design.
Extensions.
Installation.
Renovations.
Clean-up.
Inspections.
Removal.

Wilkie Building Contractors have a Work Experience Opportunity (WE Opportunity) as a Carpentry Trades Assistant. The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or Careers Coordinator.

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.
• 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 on a building and construction site.
• 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 Construction Trades Assistant, the student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified Construction Tradespersons assisting with general operating tasks and duties in the day to day work activities at construction work site.

The student may observe and assist with the following tasks and duties;
• Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry.
• Plan and organise work.
• Conduct workplace communication.
• Carry out measurements and calculations.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
• Use carpentry hand and power tools.
• Safe handling and use of plant.
• Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground.
• Handle carpentry materials.
• Handle construction materials.
• Apply basic leveling procedures.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards the Construction Industry and in particular Carpentry with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future WE Opportunity to develop skills learned from their study program.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• 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 their course.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.

Carry a Victorian Construction Induction Card (White Card), please note: obtaining the White Card is required prior to attending the work placement.

Dress Requirements

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

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

KMART Mildura is a supplier of appropriate building and construction worksite clothing.

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