Construction assistant
Hitchcock Concreting

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specifics on work location and student requirements- 03 5352 3266 or swl@cgllen.org.au. Ararat based concreting company specialising in concrete footpaths, beautiful paving and landscaping works. The team of concreting professionals travel state-wide, delivering quality concreting installation and finishes to a large customer base. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about learning from some of the best in the industry, please talk to your careers teacher about how to apply.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the chance to develop skills/understanding in:
- Time management and punctuality.
- Communication skills in the workplace and how to work as a productive team member.
- Experience and familiarity with general concreting and construction functions.
- Broader understanding of what a concreting role involves on a day-to-day basis.
- Exposure to small business operations and the various processes of a concreting and landscaping business.
- Occupational Health and Safety standards and compliance.
- Earthmoving and concreting procedures.
- Fabrication and design of building foundations and landscaping structures and fixtures.
- General maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Experience a broad range of concreting jobs and tasks in a professional environment.
- Basic concreting methods and construction safety measures.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students are permitted to learn how to use plant or equipment only if they are explicitly required in the performance criteria or assessment requirements of a unit of competency the student is undertaking as part of a VET qualification.
Students may assist or observe trained staff with the following activities:
- Traditional concreting preparations, preparing a building site.
- Handling tools and equipment for the preparation of slabs and form work.
- Some site clearing and cleaning, form work and unboxing concrete pads.
- Observing concrete preparation work, observing boxing in, and observing the pouring of concrete slabs.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VET course in in Building and Construction/ Landscaping.
The following requirements must be met;
- Students may undertake tasks and typical duties only if they are completing a relevant VET qualification and the structured workplace learning will allow them to obtain or further develop the skills and knowledge outlined in a relevant unit of competency within the qualification.
- Students must have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) module in their VET course, along with a completed White Card (Construction Induction Card).
- Students are required to have a keen interest in the Building & Construction Industry.
- Students must be able to spend extended periods on their feet and be willing to work in a fast paced work environment.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Punctuality is important and any planned or unplanned absences must be reported to both the workplace supervisor and the careers teacher.
- Students should only undertake this SWL placement if they are motivated and willing to actively participate in tasks and duties that will enhance their employability skills.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on meal breaks.
- Students are to complete any applicable relevant course work and/or Workplace Learning Record entries as outlined in the SWL Arrangement.

Dress Requirements

Please discuss with the employer at the preplacement interview. Protective, industrial clothing including safety boots will be required. A hat and sunscreen are essential for working outdoors. Appropriate PPE must be worn in accordance with WHS policy and procedure.

Special Transport Requirements

The student will be required to arrange their own transport; if transport is presenting a problem please contact CGLLEN to discuss available options and support that can be provided. Email: SWL@cgllen.org.au Phone: 03 5352 3266. If it is proposed that the student may need to undertake vehicle travel with their employer and/or supervisor during the arrangement (including transporting the student to and/or from the workplace), the employer must complete the Structured Workplace Learning Travel and Accommodation Form. The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) must give their consent by also completing this form.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22338VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship)
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• BSB20120 - Certificate II in Workplace Skills
• CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction
• CPC20120 - Certificate II in Construction
• CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• CPC20220 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways