Plumber
Cummins Plumbing and Piping

Do you have a keen interest in the Construction, Plumbing and Services Industry? If so, Cummins Plumbing and Piping will give you a great opportunity to gain experience as a Plumbing Trades Assistant.

Cummins Plumbing and Piping specialise in commercial & industrial plumbing. Projects include commercial building constructions, warehouse construction, food and wine processing plants, aged care facilities and schools with extensive experience in fire services and poly welding.

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Plumbing to gain skills with a quality plumber in the Sunraysia area.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make Cummins Plumbing and Piping 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 work 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

As a Plumbing Trades Assistant, you will assist a qualified plumber with general plumbing duties that could include install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewage and other systems.

The student may undertake but are not limited to the following tasks and duties;
• Carry out interactive workplace communication.
• Carry out WHS requirements.
• Prepare work equipment and job supplies for each workday.
• Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities.
• Handle and store plumbing materials.
• Use plumbing hand and power tools.
• Carry out levelling.
• Mark out materials.
• Assist with laying and or repairing drainage.
• Assist with Digging holes.
• Assist with Gas fitting.
• Assist with Clogged drains.
• Assist with Laying pipe.
• Assist with Repairing leaks.
• Perform manual handling duties as instructed.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.
• Pack down of work equipment and job supplies after work each day.

Victorian Construction Induction Card (CI Card) must be obtained before commencement of the placement.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Plumbing 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.

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 work shirt.
• Work boots, steel capped.
• 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.

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)
• 22569VIC - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• CPC20220 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways