Electrical tradesperson
Devilee's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Would you like a career as an Electrician in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry. Devilee's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration have a Work Experience Opportunity (WE Opportunity) as a Electrical Trades Assistant working on domestic and commercial projects?

Devilee's Air Conditioning & Refrigeration is locally owned and operated since 1955. With over 60 years experience in providing quality customer service.

There is a great opportunity to gain some industry experience in electrical work with Devilee's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration as a Electrical Trades Assistant? The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume or commence an apprenticeship with, doesn't it? Make Devilee's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration your next phone call to find out more.

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

As an Electrical Trades Assistant, the student will observe and assist qualified tradespeople with a range of electrical work in buildings and premises. They may assist with preparing materials, equipment and work areas and undertake appropriate trade related activities under direct supervision.

The Electrical Trades Assistant student may undertake the following tasks and duties:
Assist qualified electricians with the preparation of tools, equipment and materials and observe electrical installation, testing and checking activities.
- Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace to work safely in the construction industry.
- Organise work equipment and job supplies each day for work.
- Follow job instructions, including verbal instructions.
- Use routine equipment, plant and technology appropriate to the work environment and permitted for use by a work experience student.
- Carry out appropriate routine work activities under supervision.
- Read and interpret routine information on job instructions.
- Apply environmentally sustainable procedures in the workplace.
- Identify and select components, accessories and materials used in electrical and energy-sector work activities.
- Observe or assist with the assembly of components where appropriate and under direct supervision.
- Fix and secure appropriate non-electrical equipment and materials under supervision.
- Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications as appropriate to the placement.
- Assist with the fabrication, assembly and dismantling of components as directed by a qualified tradesperson.
- Perform manual handling duties as instructed and in accordance with safe work practices.
- Assist with maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.
- Pack down work equipment and job supplies after work each day.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Electricial 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 Electrotechnology.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in Electrical 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.
• 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

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/.