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 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 WE placement to develop skills learned from their school subject. The following requirements must be met;
- Students are required to have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) modules- general module and any applicable industry OH&S modules.
- Students must maintain a diary or logbook and/or complete work experience assignment and other tasks that have been set by the school.
- Students must adhere to strict Privacy and Confidentiality policy and procedures.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work as a productive team member.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on offsite meal breaks.

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.