Carpenter
GJ Gardner Homes

Do you have a keen interest in the Building and Construction industry and want to learn more? Are you studying a Certificate II in Building & Construction as part of your VET subject? Then why not do your placement with the G.J. Gardner Swan Hill team who specialise in delivering quality homes. Their experienced team of local builders in Swan Hill offer a wealth of industry knowledge.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as:
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios on a building and construction site.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student may undertake the following tasks and duties;
• Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry.
• Plan and organise work.
• Conduct workplace communication.
• Carry out measurements and calculations.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
• Use carpentry hand and power tools.
• Safe handling and use of plant.
• Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground.
• Handle carpentry materials.
• Handle construction materials.
• Apply basic leveling procedures.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Building and Construction and in particular carpentry with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VETDSS subject in Building & Construction.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present in the following work attire;
• Work pants/ shorts
• Hi visual shirt.
• Steel capped work boots.
• Wide brim hat.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Students to arrange their own transport to the job site.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22338VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship)