Plumber
Ararat H2o & Gas

If you are interested in consuming this exciting Work Experience (WE) opportunity, please contact CGLLEN on 03 5352 3266. Do you have a keen interest in the plumbing industry? If so, the team at Ararat H2o & Gas will give you a great opportunity to gain experience and upskill in various plumbing roles. Ararat H2o & Gas offer plumbing services for new homes, extensions and renovations, sub-divisions and septic tank installations. This is an ideal placement for a student interested in vocations such as construction (plumbing) and/or the Industry and Enterprise subject. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about working in the profession of plumbing services, please talk to your careers teacher about how to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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:
- Conversing with customers and learning the key values of excellent customer service and communication.
- Checking commercial and residential plumbing systems for faults or problems.
- Use hand and power tools to assist in a job.
- Perform basic measurements and calculations.
- Assist a job from start to finish and document the process.
- Fixing issues in plumbing systems as needed.
- Study drawings and blueprints to determine project specifications.
- Completing all cleaning, preparation and packing away tasks.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a WE placement to develop skills learned from their school 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

Dress requirements will be discussed with the successful student prior to commencement- specific work attire (footwear) is required in certain workplace areas. Dress appropriately for the weather as certain outdoor work can form part of the work placement- warm waterproof jacket, steel capped work boots and cold weather attire such as beanies and gloves. In the warmer months, students are required to bring a broad brimmed hat and sunscreen.

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.