Plasterer
Harvey Plastering

Do you have a keen interest in the Building and Construction industry and in particular Plastering? If so, Brett Harvey Plastering will give you a great opportunity to gain experience in plastering.

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Building and Construction to gain skills with an industry leading plasterer in the Mildura area.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it?
Make Brett Harvey Plastering your next phone call to find out more.
Students will be required to obtain a CI Card prior to placement.

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

The student may undertake 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
• Handle solid plastering materials
• Use solid plastering tools and equipment
• Prepare surfaces for plastering
• Handle construction materials
• Apply basic levelling procedures
• Use static machines

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Building and Construction and in particular Plastering 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 in Building & Construction.

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.

A Construction Induction Card (CI Card) will be required to be eligible for this 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.

Buslink Sunraysia: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: http://buslink.com.au/your-bus-service/mildura/

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• VIC22216 - Certificate II in Building and Construction