Admin assistant
Wirrinourt Transport and Trading

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific details of the student work placement- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. Wirrinourt Transport and Trading specialises in the delivery of bulk agriculture products in the Western District of Victoria and to all other states of Australia. Wirrinourt Trading services have an extensive database, providing hay and grain to meet individual client requirements. This is a terrific chance for an SWL student to learn hands on manual labour skills, business administration, customer service skills and agricultural skills. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about learning from a professional team who can impart knowledge of stock feed supply, handling and logistics, please talk to your careers teacher about how to apply for this opportunity today.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the chance to develop skills/understanding in:
- Time management and punctuality.
- Communication skills in the workplace and how to work as a productive team member.
- Experience and familiarity with general agricultural business and service functions.
- Broader understanding of what an agriculture worker/business administration role involves on a day-to-day basis.
- Exposure to large business operations and the various processes of a transport business.
- Occupational Health and Safety standards and compliance.

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 may assist or observe trained staff with the following activities:
- Assisting trained staff with related customer service tasks as instructed.
- Engaging in manual labour.
- Completing all tasks as assigned by trained staff. This position will include duties such as helping the placement supervisor and other employees to assist them in their roles (in accordance with VET certificate assessments).
Students will be expected to be an active participant in all workplace practices under the supervision of the workplace supervisor. The business has a team of diverse occupations and this gives the student an excellent chance to be hands on a lot of the time in a variety of job roles- business administration and logistics.

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;
- Students must have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) module in Work Related Skills or else have begun the OH&S module in the relevant VET course.
- Students are required to have a keen interest in Agricultural Business services.
- Students must enjoy practical office based duties and be able to bend and lift using safe manual handling techniques.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Punctuality is important and any planned or unplanned absences must be reported to both the workplace supervisor and the careers teacher.
- Students should only undertake this SWL placement if they are motivated and willing to actively participate in tasks and duties that will enhance their employability skills.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on meal breaks.
- Students are to complete any applicable relevant course work and/or Workplace Learning Record entries as outlines in the SWL Arrangement.

Dress Requirements

Please discuss with the employer at the preplacement interview. All Personal Protective Equipment required to complete daily tasks and duties will be discussed with the student as part of the placement induction.

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.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AHC20116 - Certificate II in Agriculture
• AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture
• BSB20115 - Certificate II in Business
• BSB20120 - Certificate II in Workplace Skills
• BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business
• BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business
• TLI32416 - Certificate III in Logistics
• VCE0000001 - VCE (including VCE Vocational Major)
• VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise