Carpenter
David Keller Master Builder

Do you have a keen interest in the Building and Construction industry and want to learn more? Are you studying a Certificate II in Building & Construction as part of your VETDSS subject?

If you want to learn about the construction industry with a quality builder with over 30 years’ experience in the building of quality homes. David Keller Master Builder will give you a great opportunity to gain experience in his family owned and operated business working alongside qualified carpenters and contractors to increase your knowledge of the construction industry in-line with the VETDSS program while building industry contacts for future employment opportunities.

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.
• Problem solving.
• Initiative and enterprise.
• Planning and organising.
• Self-management.
• Learning.
• Technology.

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.
• Use carpentry hand and power tools.
• Safe handling and use of plant.
• Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground.
• Handle carpentry materials.
• Handle construction materials.
• Apply basic levelling procedures.

Student Requirements

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

Prior to students attending a placement they are expected to:
• Complete the Victorian Construction Induction Training and obtain the White Card prior to commencing the placement.

Whilst the students 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.

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.

CDC Victoria: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22338VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship)