Tiler
Versatile Mildura

Would you like a career in the Building and Construction Industry as a Tiler? There is a great opportunity to gain some industry experience in tiling with Versatile Mildura as a Tiling Trade Assistant?

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Building and Construction to gain industry experience and on job skills with Versatile Mildura.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume or commence an apprenticeship with doesn't it? Make Versatile Mildura your next phone call to find out more.

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.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Hygiene.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

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 at 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 role of a Tiling Trades Assistant is to work with wall and floor tiling tradespeople and handle materials, use wall and floor tiling equipment and prepare surfaces for tile application.

Task and duties may include but not be limited to the following;
• 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.
• Handle wall and floor tiling materials.
• Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for tiling application.
• Handle construction materials.
• Apply basic levelling procedures.
• Carry out basic demolition.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Tiling 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 and Construction.

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.
• Have obtained the Construction Induction Card (CI Card).

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present at work in the following work attire;
• Work pants or shorts.
• Hi visual shirt.
• Steel capped work boots.
• Maintain a high level of appearance as they may work in full view of a client from time to time.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

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.

Buslink Sunraysia: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: http://buslink.com.au/your-bus-service/mildura/

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

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