Motor mechanic
Graeme McKay Cartage & Earthworks

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific details of the student work placement- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. Graeme McKay Cartage & Earthworks and Graeme McKay Garden Supplies are situated in Ararat, Victoria. The team at Graeme McKay Cartage and Earthworks can satisfy any type of civil work specifications using skilled operators and a modern plant fleet to ensure those requirements are met. The team at Graeme McKay Garden Supplies manage their own gravel, sand and soil pits, suppling customers large and small all over the region. Stock supplies consist of garden mulches, aggregates in several sizes, decorative garden stones, landscaping rocks and more. As joint businesses, they are totally committed to providing the customer with the most experienced, efficient, and cost-effective services and solutions. 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

Skills attained will include the following;

- Importance of teamwork
- Time management and punctuality
- Communication skills in the workplace
- Experience and familiarity with general electrical and construction functions
- Exposure to electrical and construction activities in a professional environment
- Broader understanding of what a building and construction role involves on a day-to-day basis

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students are permitted to learn how to use plant or equipment only if they are explicitly required in the performance criteria or assessment requirements of a unit of competency the student is undertaking as part of a VET qualification.
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

The following requirements must be met;

- Students are required to have a keen interest in diesel mechanics and automotive and machinery repairs and maintenance.
- Students must be able to spend extended periods on their feet
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work with a team
- Students must be completing a related subject or have displayed an interest in the area

Dress Requirements

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 Structured Workplace Learning 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

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