Fabricator
Paul Evans Welding

An exciting opportunity exists for a Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Placement with a locally owned and managed engineering business in Rochester. Students will benefit from the welcoming environment, as management is a supporter of the School To Work Program. Because it is a small business, an enthusiastic student will have the chance to be involved in a broad range of tasks. This is definitely a placement for those who are hands on.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self-management
Learning
Technology

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will 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
Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student will learn basic processes for welding, cutting, grinding and general steel fabrication. Undertaking manual handling, performing engineering measurement, performing computations and applying principles of OH&S in the engineering work environment. Working with others in the manufacturing and engineering work environment, using hand tools and power tools.

Student Requirements

Students must be eager and interested in learning and developing new skills
Must be pro-active and enjoy problem solving
The student must also be reliable and punctual

Dress Requirements

Student to wear neat casual dress appropriate for the work place plus sturdy work boots.

Special Transport Requirements

Student to make own transportation arrangements

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering