Construction assistant
Elmslite Pty Ltd

Do you have a keen interest in the Construction and Manufacturing Industries and in particular fence construction? If so, Elmslite will give you a great opportunity to gain experience as a Construction Trades Assistant.

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Building or Engineering studies to gain skills with a well reputed fence manufacturing and construction company in the Mildura area.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make Elmslite 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 a construction site and workshop.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Construction Trades Assistant you would assist in the installation of fences onsite at residential properties, manufacturing of fence components at the workshop.

The student may undertake the following tasks and duties;
Construction:
• Plan and organise work.
• Carry out measurements and calculations.
• Undertake a basic construction project.
• Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the Construction Industry.
• Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment.
• Use tools and equipment.
• Handle materials.
• Manufacture and assemble joinery components.
• Apply basic levelling procedures.
Engineering:
• Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment.
• Apply quality systems.
• Apply quality procedures.
• Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• Undertake manual handling.
• Organise and communicate information.
• Use hand tools.
• Use power tools hand/held operations.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Construction and Manufacturing and in particular as a Construction Trades Assistant 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 either Building or Engineering studies.

Whilst the student 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.
• Work shirt, hi visual.
• Work boots, steel cap.

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)
• 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies