W115044 - Construction assistant

Construction assistant
GV Unique Outdoors

Create unique outdoor spaces. Residential or commercial, specialise in landscaping, concreting and creating a unique experience in your outdoor living areas, or in your business. Sounds like a great chance at some hands on experience, if you agree, share with your teacher to get started.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Typical tasks and duties include but not limited to, supporting the team with gathering materials such as tools, pavers, wheel borrowing in dirt, mulch and plants, paving, concreting, gardening, laying sprinkler systems and many other tasks depending on the project.

Student Requirements

To consume this opportunity, you should be studying landscaping as part of your studies. You should have a good work ethic, not be shy of manual labor and enjoying working outside in the elements. The student should pack lunch, snacks and a drink bottle in an esky and be sun smart by having a hat and sunscreen with them.

Dress Requirements

Work boots should be worn, high vis shirt and work pants or shorts

Special Transport Requirements

You will meet at the work shed and travel to the location with the team. Work sites change from day to day.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

  • AHC21610 - Certificate II in Landscaping
  • AHC30910 - Certificate III in Landscape Construction
  • VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise
  • VIC20116 - VCAL Studies
Positions: 2 Positions
ID Number: W115044
Industry Area: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Location: Kialla - Explore Region
Mode/Type: Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Attendance: 7am – approx. 3:30pm
Added By: Goulburn Murray Local Learning & Employment Network

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