Construction assistant
Winning Homes Group P/L

Echuca Builder, Winning Homes design and build premium homes in Echuca Moama and throughout the region. Winning Homes have a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability and understanding clients needs–to be flexible, on time and within budget. Our master builder Stephen Robson and the Winning Homes team ensures a thorough and smooth building process.

With 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, Stephen’s passion for the trade has seen him take out many MBA Excellence in Housing Awards, including Regional, State and National. Each award recognises quality of workmanship, excellence in design, attention to detail, customer service and value for money.

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

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will assist trained staff in performing duties with high level supervision.

Students may assist or observe trained staff with the following activities:
Traditional carpentry and framing, preparing a building site
Assisting trained staff with construction activities, such as, cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment and clearing work sites
Completing all related job preparation tasks as assigned by trained staff

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a Work Experience placement to develop skills learned from their Work-Related Skills subject. This is a “physical” role, so a level of coordination and dexterity is vital. Best suited to students with a genuine interest in the Building & Construction industry.

Dress Requirements

Work boots, long pants and long sleeved tops of sturdy material, suitable for a construction site. High Vis gear and other PPE will be provided by employer if required.

Special Transport Requirements

Local bus services available nearby.