Mechanic's assistant
Western Quarries

If you are interested in this exciting Work Experience (WE) opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific details of the student work placement- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. Western Quarries has two quarries, located in Great Western and in Dunneworthy. The quarries produce and supply premium aggregates, crushed rock and speciality products throughout Victoria. Western Quarries products are perfect for the in major road, rail and resurfacing projects. The team at the Great Western location have an opportunity for a student who is interested in becoming a Mechanical Fitter and or Quarry Plant Operator. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about learning from a hard-working team of industry professionals, please talk to your careers teacher about how to apply.

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

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will assist trained staff in performing Mechanical Fitter duties, students receiving high level supervision.
Students will be responsible for the following tasks;
- Assisting trained staff with mechanical fitter tasks as instructed.
- Engaging in manual labour.
- Completing all set up and packing away and cleaning tasks as assigned by trained staff. This position will include duties such as helping the Manager and other employees to assist them in their roles. Student will be expected to be an active participant in all workplace practices. The business has a diverse team of professionals, and this gives the student an excellent chance to be hands on a lot of the time in a variety of job roles.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a WE placement to develop skills learned from their Work-Related Skills subject. The following requirements must be met;
- Students are required to have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) modules- General module and any applicable industry OH&S modules.
- Students must maintain a diary or logbook and/or complete work experience assignment and other tasks that have been set by the school.
- Students must adhere to strict Privacy and Confidentiality policy and procedures.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work as a productive team member.

Dress Requirements

Dress Reqs Students undertaking a placement will be required to wear long sleeved shirts and work pants and boots as appropriate for specific roles in the profession. All Personal Protective Equipment will be discussed with the student before workplace learning commences and must be worn according to company policy and procedure.

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. This opportunity does require the student 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 Work Experience 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 to the workplace 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