Bricklayer
Dean Whitehead Bricklaying

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific student requirements- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5353 3266. Dean Whitehead Bricklaying are a small business that service the Central Grampians region, building new homes, construction of brick fences and paving. If you have a keen interest in the building and construction industry and in particular bricklaying, this is an excellent opportunity to gain skills with a supportive and respected team. If you are enthusiastic and motivated to learn from a professional team, please talk to your careers teacher today about how to apply.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will 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
- Liaising and working with colleagues, work supervisors and networking with client and construction personnel.

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 may assist or observe trained staff with the following activities:
- Assisting trained staff with work tasks as instructed.
- Engaging in manual labour, learning about the operations of bricklaying and construction and areas of customer service and job satisfaction.
- Completing all tasks as assigned by trained staff.
- Typical tasks will include; mixing mortar, loading up bricks, joining walls, assisting with laying bricks, site clearing and cleaning up.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VET course in Building and Construction. The following requirements must be met;
- Students may undertake tasks and typical duties only if they are completing a relevant VET qualification and the structured workplace learning will allow them to obtain or further develop the skills and knowledge outlined in a relevant unit of competency within the qualification.
- Students must have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) module in Work Related Skills or else have begun the OH&S module in the relevant VET course, along with a completed White Card (Construction Induction Card).
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Punctuality is important and any planned or unplanned absences must be reported to both the workplace supervisor and the careers teacher.
- Students should only undertake this SWL placement if they are motivated and willing to actively participate in tasks and duties that will enhance their employability skills.
- Students are to complete any applicable relevant course work and/or Workplace Learning Record entries as outlined in the SWL Arrangement.
- Students must enjoy outdoor practical work and be comfortable working around machinery and on building sites.
- Students must display a reliable nature and be willing to develop the capabilities of a bricklayer.
- Students must be accountable for their own actions.
- Students must be respectful of their peers and workmates.
- Students must ensure their safety during work practices and look out for other team member's safety. Use of personal mobile phones are only permitted during meal breaks and in instances under instruction by work supervisors.
- Students are required to pack lunch, snacks and a drink bottle in an esky and carry a hat and sunscreen to wear during outdoor w

Dress Requirements

Please discuss with the employer at the preplacement interview. Protective, industrial Clothing including safety boots will be required.

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. If it is proposed that the student may need 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 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.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22338VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction
• CPC20120 - Certificate II in Construction
• CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• CPC20220 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying / Blocklaying