Mechanic's assistant
Mildura 4WD Accessories

This is an opportunity for a student who has a keen interest in the Automotive Industry as a Mechanical Trades Assistant in Automotive Accessory Fitting. This professional and local business will give the student a chance for a hands on placement in a workshop that is a specialist in fitting 4WD accessories including bull bars, tow bars, canopies, driving lights and much more. Mildura 4WD Accessories has qualified Mechanical Trades in Automotive Accessory Fitting specialists to support student placements.

Mildura 4WD Accessories have a Structured Workplace Learning Opportunity (SWL Opportunity) as a Mechanical Trades Assistant in Automotive Accessory Fitting. The SWL Opportunity is ideally suited to a VCE-VM, VPC or VCE student studying VET Automotive as part of their study program.

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

This position will provide students with the opportunity to develop a broad base of skills necessary in fitting 4WD accessories. The student's task will include keeping the workshop clean and tidy, helping staff with tools and equipment, fitting 4WD accessories and making sure all equipment is stored correctly. The student will apply safe working practices and observe OH&S procedures in the workplace.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Automotive Industry: Mechanical Trades Assistant in Automotive Accessory Fitting 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 in Automotive.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Automotive Industry: Mechanical Trades Assistant in Automotive Accessory Fitting 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 in 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, workshop attire or overalls supplied by employer if required.
• 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

• AUR20716 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
• UEE21911 - Certificate II in Electronics