Plumber
Robinson Plumbing

A great Work Experience Opportunity (WE Opportunity) in the Building and Construction Industry, Plumbing Services as a Plumbing Trades Assistant is available with a local owned and family operated plumbing business with over 55 years’ experience in the Plumbing industry.

Robinson Plumbing specialise in large and small Residential, Commercial and Industrial communities and deliver quality services across a broad range of plumbing. Robinson Plumbing staff are qualified professionals experienced in general plumbing, waste management and waste water treatment, water filtration, steel pipe fabrication, poly welding, roofing and gladding, fire services, gas fitting, backflow protection, thermostatic mixing valves, concrete cutting and core drilling, trenching services, with a 24-hour 7 day a week emergency service.

The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student. Students will experience valuable on the job learning to increase their skills in all aspect of Plumbing.

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 a Plumbing Trades Assistant the Student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified Plumbers. The student will be provided opportunities to gain valuable knowledge in the below listed tasks in-line with their skills, abilities and OH&S requirements. All aspects of the Plumbing Services are delivered by Robinson Plumbing

The student may observe and assist with the following tasks and duties;
• Carry out interactive workplace communication.
• Carry out WHS requirements.
• Prepare work equipment and job supplies for each workday.
• Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities.
• Handle and store plumbing materials.
• Use plumbing hand tools.
• Carry out levelling.
• Mark out materials.
• Assist with laying and or repairing drainage.
• Assist with Digging holes.
• Assist with Gas fitting.
• Assist with Clogged drains.
• Assist with Laying pipe.
• Assist with Repairing leaks.
• Perform manual handling duties as instructed.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.
• Pack down of work equipment and job supplies after work each day.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Plumbing Services 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 Plumbing.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Plumbing 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.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

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/.