Plumber

**Please contact Goldfields LLEN at placements@gllen.org.au or via your teacher to arrange this placement. Do not contact the employer directly** **Dates to be negotiated**

If you’re interested in a career as a plumber this is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the trade!

This locally owned plumbing company has been operating since 1997 providing excellent household, commercial and industrial plumbing work, on-time and on-budget.

As member of the Masters Plumbers’ Association the professional team consists of skilled tradespeople experienced in providing plumbing and maintenance services to domestic, commercial and industrial projects, from household plumbing jobs to complicated commercial jobs. From their base in Bendigo, they service clients across Victoria from Melbourne to Barwon Heads and Shepparton.

The team are keen to provide students with valuable, practical, real-world experience in various aspects of plumbing.

Skills You Might Learn

Student may attain general employability including:
• Workplace communication
• Teamwork
• Self and time management
• Interpersonal and social skills

Industry specific skills may include:
• Use of technology relative to the plumbing industry
• Planning and organising
• Problem solving

Typical Tasks & Duties

Under the supervision of trained staff typical tasks and duties may include:

• Assisting plumbing tradespeople with various tasks that may involve digging, sewage, and general plumbing
• General plumbing projects e.g., irrigation, hot water, rainwater tank installation, gas fitting and earthmoving
• Clean-up of work areas, preparation of site and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Unloading stock from vehicles and trailers

Student Requirements

Students must be studying VET Building and Construction, have a White Card and completed OH&S modules.

Students should be keen to learn, willing to work both inside and outside and willing to follow instructions and practice safety requirements.

Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

Appropriate work wear e.g., long sleeved top (will be provided) and pants and steel capped boots.

Special Transport Requirements

Make own transport arrangements.