Fabricator
Interlink Sprayers P/L

Interlink Sprayers has a Structured Workplace Learning Opportunity (SWL Opportunity) for a student interested in the Engineer - Fabrication Trade as a Engineering Fabrication Trade Assistant. Interlink Sprayers is a large and long running sprayer manufacturing business.

The SWL Opportunity is ideally suited to a VCE-VM, VPC or VCE student studying VET Engineering Studies as part of their study program. This is a great opportunity for a student looking to gain knowledge in the industry.

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

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer, Careers, VET or VCE-VM 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.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• 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.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Engineer Fabrication Trade Assistant the student may assist workers in a range of tasks to complete basic fabrication techniques. They will tidy work sites and be required to be an active participant in all work place practices.

The student may undertake the following tasks and duties;
- Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment
- Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications
- Interpret and prepare basic two and three dimensional engineering drawings
- Perform basic machining processes
- Apply basic fabrication techniques
- Undertake a basic engineering project
- Perform intermediate engineering computations
- Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes
- Maintain a clean and tidy workplace.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Engineering - Fabrication Trade who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VET subject relating to Engineering - Fabrication Trade.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Engineering - Fabrication Trade and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• 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 Logbook to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present at work in the following work attire;
• Work pants.
• Hi visual shirt, long sleeve.
• Steel capped work boots.

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

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies
• MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering