Joiner/ cabinet maker
Aspect Kitchens

A great Work Experience Opportunity (WE Opportunity) exists as a Joiner/Cabinet Maker Trades Assistant with Aspect Kitchens. The student will have an interest in Building and Construction or Furnishing and at placement gain skills with a quality Cabinet Maker in the Mildura area.

Students with a positive attitude towards Joinery/Cabinet Making with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider the WE Opportunity. The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or Careers Coordinator.

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.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• 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.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Tasks and duties for the student as a Joiner/Cabinet Maker Trades Assistant will vary depending on the current job, and also on each student's areas of skill and interest. The student will observe and may assist under the direct supervision of qualified tradespeople with the following tasks and duties.

The student may observe and assist with the following tasks and duties;
- follow OH&S requirements at the workplace or work site
- handle construction material safely for the cabinet making industry
- basic setting out
- understanding workplace documents and plans
- use cabinet making tools and equipment
- recognition and safe handling of selected tools
- using calculations for the construction industry
- observation of qualified cabinet makers
- customer service
- team work

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Building and Construction and Furnishing Industries who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future WE placement to develop skills learned from their school subjects relating to Building and Construction and Furnishing.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Building and Construction and Furnishing Industries and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• 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 Logbook to the work placement every day.

Student Responsibility to;
Carry a Victorian Construction Induction Card (White Card), please note: obtaining the White Card is required prior to attending the work placement.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present at work in the following work attire;
• Work pants or work shorts.
• Hi visual shirt, long sleeve.
• Steel capped work boots.

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

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.