Construction assistant
Hanson Construction Materials

Did you like digging in the sandpit as a kid? Do big trucks still grab your attention? Do you have an interest in earthmoving, excavation, civil construction or mining? Then this SWL placement is for you!

Hanson is a multinational organisation. The opportunities with this organisation are endless. Hanson are keen to work with students who have an interest in becoming a boilermaker and fitter & turner trades, as well as OH&S, operations and maintenance just to name a few. At a quarrying level, you will have exposure to processing rock, general maintenance, operations and OH&S standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in construction, engineering, large earth moving equipment or transport and logistics. Click the share button now!

Skills You Might Learn

Students can expect to gain the following skills:

- Exposure to a large organisation and the various processes of a quarrying business.
- Workplace communication skills
- OH&S
- Earthmoving
- Civil Construction
- Fabrication
- General Maintenance
- Plant operation
- Logistics and transport

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will be involved in a variety of aspects of the 5 kilometre long quarry including helping the maintenance team perform tasks in the workshop, assisting with basic fabrication, observing rock explosion and processing, undertaking general grounds maintenance and assisting with repairs on the plant. You will work with operators that load and haul material to be transported to Melbourne via train as well as watch the lab technician test rock. This placement involves a wide variety of tasks and you will be working with a very supportive team of experienced staff.

Student Requirements

Students must have a genuine interest in earthmoving, maintenance, engineering or civil construction.
Students should be well presented, show good communication skills, be punctual and show initiative by asking lots of questions.

Dress Requirements

Long pants, steel cap boots, long shirt, warm jacket. PPE will be supplied by the employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Students must be able to get to the quarry in Kilmore or to the Kilmore East train station where it may be possible for the student to be picked up by another staff member. A travel permission form will be required for this placement.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22216VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies
• CPC20220 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• RII20720 - Certificate II in Civil Construction