Carpenter
Wannous Carpentry

Carpentry is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling trade. Whether you intend to become a fully qualified carpenter, or just want a fun hobby, carpentry will give an enthusiastic student so much back. If you are this type of student and you would like to work alongside experienced and friendly carpenters this placement with Wannous Carpentry is for you. They are servicing the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. Wannous Carpentry pride themselves on bringing consistently high quality work and a performance that customers can trust.

Their strengths include bringing homes from framing to lock-up stage, with an emphasis on quality workmanship and a keen eye to detail. Wannous Carpentry provides reliable, flexible and personalised service. They specialise in the following services: frames, trusses, extensions/renovations, fixes, and lock-up.

Skills You Might Learn

The students undertaking these opportunities will be enhancing the skills and knowledge that they are learning in their VETiS program. This may include; OH&S specific skills, hand and power tools, calculations for the building trade, how to read a plan, site preparation, communication skills, working within a team, setting out, framing, and scaffolding.

Typical Tasks & Duties

The students will be assisting with house framing. This may include setting out, framing, scaffolding, use of hand and power tools (under supervision), site clean-ups and building calculations. The students will be required to follow worksite procedures and assist with keeping a clean and tidy work area at all times.

Student Requirements

The student is expected to:
- be diligent, polite, enthusiastic and well organised
- able to follow instructions
- pay attention to detail
- possess problem-solving skills
- have good communication skills
- ask questions when needed to ensure understanding
- maintain safe practice at all times.

Dress Requirements

The student must wear protective clothing, safety footwear (steel cap boots), ear and eye protection, hat and sunscreen. Bring along nail bag, hammer other tools if student has these tools, otherwise employer will provide.

Special Transport Requirements

The student would be required to make their own way to the work site. Site address would be provided before hand. Check out the Public Transport App to work out the quickest route for you.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22338VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways