Construction assistant
King Construction Group

Do you have a keen interest in the Building and Construction Industry and in particular as an Building and Construction Trades Assistant with a Commercial Builder? If so, King Constructions will give you a great opportunity to gain experience in Commercial Building and Construction.

King Construction Group is a dynamic, innovative Mildura based building & construction company with over 20 years’ experience in a broad range of commercial, design and construct and residential projects. By undertaking placement in this organisation, you will have the opportunity to practice and develop your construction skills, while developing an understanding of important milestones throughout the process.

This is a great opportunity for a student currently studying a VET subject in Building and Construction to gain skills with industry qualified Commercial Builders at King Constructions.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make King Constructions 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 Building and Construction Trades Assistant the student will start off with the basics, gaining a solid understanding of Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management and Equipment Maintenance under the direct supervision of qualified tradesmen. As their skills and competencies develop, they will be given the opportunity to participate in more complex tasks, with greater responsibility. These tasks will vary depending on the workplace activities at the time.

The Building and Construction Trades Assistant student may undertake but is not limited to the following tasks and duties.
• Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
• Prepare work equipment and job supplies for each workday.
• Conduct workplace communication.
• Perform manual handling duties as instructed.
• Determine carpentry material requirements at work.
• Handle carpentry materials.
• Use carpentry tools and equipment.
• Carry out basic setting out.
• Apply basic levelling procedures.
• Carry out measurements and calculations.
• Carry out general demolition.
• Install basic external cladding.
• Construct basic wall frames.
• Install basic window and door frames.
• Perform manual handling duties as instructed.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.
• Pack down of work equipment and job supplies after work each day.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Building and Construction 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 Building and Construction.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in Building and Construction - Commercial 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.

Student Responsibility to;
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 at work in the following work attire;
• Work pants or work shorts.
• Hi visual shirt, long sleeve.
• 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.

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

• 22216VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction
• VIC22216 - Certificate II in Building and Construction