Gardening Assistant
Russell Waring Landscaping

If you are interested in this exciting Work Experience (WE) opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific placement details- swl@cgllen.org.au or 035352 3266. With over 30 years of experience in the landscaping industry, Russell is well placed as a mentor for a student wanting to extend their knowledge and practical skills in landscaping and horticulture. Russell provides a wide range of landscaping services, from basic pruning to complete landscape design and construction. Russell can help a student develop skills in using and maintaining equipment and assist in learning more about landscaping design and construction. Please talk to your careers teacher today about how to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please note: this opportunity is available for limited periods and seasons throughout the year. Placement periods must be negotiated with the employer at a pre placement interview.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Effective communication.
- Teamwork.
- Problem solving.
- Initiative and enterprise.
- Planning and organising.
- Self-management.
- Learning.
- Technology.
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients, and suppliers.
Students may attain vital industry specific skills which will also relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience.
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments.
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will assist trained staff in performing duties, students receiving high level supervision.
Students may assist or observe trained staff with the following activities:
- Preparing site for landscaping construction and basic labouring duties.
- Assisting trained staff with related landscaping activities.
- Engaging with customers related to landscaping activities as advised by trained staff.
- Completing all related cleaning and clearing site tasks as assigned by trained staff.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a WE placement to develop skills learned from their Work-Related Skills subject. The following requirements must be met;
- Students are required to have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) modules- general module and any applicable industry OH&S modules.
- Students must maintain a diary or logbook and/or complete work experience assignment and other tasks that have been set by the school.
- Students must adhere to strict Privacy and Confidentiality policy and procedures.
- 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 as a productive team member.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on offsite meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

Students are to wear working clothes plus high visibility gear appropriate for the work place as well as sturdy work boots. Long hair must be tied up and a broad brimmed hat worn during the warmer months.

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 Work Experience 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.