W130336 - Printer

Printer
Echuca Printers

Echuca Printers are a locally owned printing and design company. An exciting opportunity exists for a Structured Workplace Learning Placement as a Commercial Printing Trades Assistant. This is a great opportunity for students to gain insight and experience in the printing industry with a well reputed commercial printing business.

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
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
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 Commercial Printing Trades Assistant, you will learn and undertake a range of supporting activities and complete routine tasks, in pre-press, printing and production. The student will work under direct supervision of the supervisor.

The student may undertake the following tasks and duties;
Maintain a safe work environment
Communicate in the workplace
Adhere to and apply OH&S required standards in a production environment
Prepare, lead and unload product on and off machine
Prepare machine for operation (basic)
Pack and dispatch product
Perform basic industry calculations
Undertake basic machine maintenance
Apply quick changeover procedures

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Commercial Printing, with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, have a consistent and good work ethic, willing to listen and follow instructions are encouraged to consider a Work Experience placement to develop skills learned from their Vocational Major subject.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
Be interested in Commercial Printing as a Print Assistant
Be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested
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
Have good communication skills
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
Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course

Dress Requirements

Suitable workplace attire which can be discussed with Employer prior to placement

Special Transport Requirements

Student to make own transport arrangements

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

  • 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies
  • CUA30715 - Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
  • MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering
  • MEM20219 - Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
  • MEM20413 - Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
  • VCE0000001 - VCE (including VCE Vocational Major)
  • VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise
Positions: 1 Position
ID Number: W130336
Industry Area: MANUFACTURING
Location: ECHUCA - Explore Region
Mode/Type: Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Attendance: To be negotiated with Employer
Added By: Campaspe Cohuna Local Learning & Employment Network

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