Electrical tradesperson
JAAZ Electrical Pty Ltd

JAAZ Electrical are offering a Structured Workplace Learning opportunity (SWL Opportunity) with as an Electrical Trades Assistant.

JAAZ Electrical is a family owned and operated business serving the Mildura and Sunraysia area with its team of trusted electricians, offering emergency, commercial, Level 2 ASP, HV Switching and residential services. For over 10 years, JAAZ Electrical has been providing premium quality electrical services to the Mildura and wider Sunraysia region.

Work placement Location: 11B Modica Crescent, Buronga NSW 2739.

The SWL Opportunity is ideally suited to a VCE-VM or VCE student studying VET Electrotechnology as part of their study program.

This is a great opportunity for a student looking to experience as an Electrical Trades Assistant to gain industry knowledge and trade-based learning experience with a highly regarded Electrician in the Northern Mallee region.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer, Careers, VET or VCE-VM 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 you will assist with the select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain of a wide range electrical systems and equipment in building and premises.

The Electrical Trades Assistant student may undertake the following tasks and duties.
• Assist Qualified Electricians and participate in electrical work activities including electrical installation, required tests and checks.
• Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace to work safely in the construction industry.
• Organise work equipment and job supply each day for work.
• Follow job instructions, including verbal instruction.
• Solve problems in dc circuits.
• Use of routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment.
• Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment.
• Read and interpret routine information on job instructions.
• Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector.
• Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities. • Assemble electronic components.
• Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment.
• Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications.
• Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components.
• 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 the Electrical Industry as an Electrical Trades Assistant who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VET subject relating to Electrotechnology.

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

Prior to applying for a SWL Placement the student must.
• Be enrolled and completing the VET subject, Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies.
• Review the JAAZ Electrical website to understand services offered by the company at https://jaazelectrical.com.au/

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 in a neat and hygienic manner 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/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• UEE22020 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)