Mechanic's assistant
Baker Automotive

If you are interested in consuming this opportunity, please contact CGLLEN on 03 5352 3266. Do you have a keen interest in the Automotive Service and Repair Industry? If so, Baker Automotive will give you a great opportunity to gain experience as an Automotive Serviceperson, assisting Automotive Technicians.

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VET subject in Automotive Studies to gain skills with a well reputed Automotive Workshop in the Central Grampians area. If you are motivated to learn about mechanical repairs and car vehicle servicing and enthusiastic about working with a highly skilled team, please talk to your careers teacher today about how to apply.

Skills You Might Learn

Skills attained will include the following;
- Importance of teamwork.
- Time management and punctuality.
- Communication skills in the workplace.
- Experience and familiarity with general mechanic and maintenance functions.
- Exposure to mechanic and maintenance activities in a professional environment.
- Broader understanding of what a mechanic role involves on a day-to-day basis.

Typical Tasks & Duties

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 will be responsible for the following tasks;
- Assisting trained staff with related mechanical and maintenance activities.
- Engaging with customers related to mechanical and maintenance activities as advised by trained staff.
- Completing all related cleaning, preparation and packing away tasks as assigned by trained staff.

Student Requirements

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.
The following requirements must be met;
- The students must have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) module in the relevant VET course.
- Personal mobile phones are not required during work hours. Mobile phones or devices are only to be used during meal breaks and out of work hours.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work with a team. This includes notifying the supervisor of any planned or unplanned absence from placement.
- Students must be completing a related subject or have displayed an interest in Automotive professions.
- Students must be physically able to work with hand tools and machines.
- Students must enjoy practical and manual work and be able to bend and lift using safe manual handling techniques.
- Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
- Be punctual and notify the workplace supervisor and careers teacher of any planned or unplanned absence from placement.
- Follow management instructions carefully and competently.
- Have good communication skills and display a friendly customer service manner.
- Act in accordance with OH&S requirements.
- Work as a productive team member and have skills in effective communication.
- 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 or school subject.
- Take their Workplace Learning Record and/or take course assessment tasks to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

Dress requirements will be discussed with the successful student prior to commencement. Appropriate PPE must be worn in accordance with WHS policy and procedure. Wear workwear that is comfortable and practical for work in a workshop- closed in toe and heel shoes/steel capped work boots.

Special Transport Requirements

The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) is responsible for the student’s transport to and from the workplace. 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. 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.

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• 22480VIC - Certificate II in Small Business (Operations / Innovation)
• AUR20520 - Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
• AUR20716 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
• AUR20720 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
• BSB20115 - Certificate II in Business
• BSB20120 - Certificate II in Workplace Skills
• BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business
• BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business