Fabricator

** Please contact OELLEN swl@oellen.org.au) via your teacher to arrange this placement ** Specialising in childrens playgrounds this Wandin based company has been designing, constructing and installing playgrounds for over 30 years.This terrific SWL opportunity is well suited to both VET Engineering and those students with an interest in hands on work environments. Students will gain experience under supervision, working with general fabrication of steel and assembly of playground structures and equipment. There is potential for suitable and interested young people to progress to an ongoing role at the completion of the SWL.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain valuable experience in the industry and dependent on skills and experience may be exposed under supervision to specialised tasks such as steel cutting and welding. Other skills that students can enhance include teamwork, following project designs and developing organisation and time management strategies.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will be supervised by experienced tradespeople to observe and may assist under supervision as steel fabrication is undertaken, including welding and cutting. Other tasks will include assisting in workshop clean up and maintaining a safe working environment.

Student Requirements

Punctuality is important. See Dress Requirements for further information. Students must be fully vaccinated.

Dress Requirements

Students should ensure they wear steel-capped work boots and sturdy "hard yakka type", non flammable work clothing.

Special Transport Requirements

This location is best reached by bus or car.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies
• MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering
• MEM20219 - Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
• MEM20413 - Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
• MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade