Joiner/ cabinet maker
Ararat Kitchens & Joinery

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific details of the student work placement- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. Ararat Kitchens & Joinery are locally owned and operated, specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, timber furniture and custom cabinetry. If custom made timber cabinetry or furniture is what you are interested in as part of your student placement, than look no further. Ararat Kitchens and Joinery provide a finish that is second to none and pay the finest attention to detail with all their creations. If you are looking to upskill and train with Ararat Kitchens and Joinery professionals, please talk to your careers teacher about how to apply for this opportunity.

Skills You Might Learn

Skills attained will include the following;

- Importance of teamwork.
- Time management and punctuality.
- Communication skills in the workplace.
- Safe use of power tools.
- Introduction to Cabinet Making.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students are permitted to learn how to use plant or equipment only if they are explicitly required in the performance criteria or assessment requirements of a unit of competency the student is undertaking as part of a VET qualification.
Students may assist or observe trained staff with the following activities:
- Assisting Ararat Kitchen & Joinery trained staff with related cabinet making duties.
- Engaging with customers as advised by Ararat Kitchen & Joinery trained staff.
- Completing all related cleaning and workshop preparation tasks as assigned by Ararat Kitchen & Joinery trained staff.
- Use of power tools and assembling cabinets.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VET course in Building and Construction.
The following requirements must be met;
- Students may undertake tasks and typical duties only if they are completing a relevant VET qualification and the structured workplace learning will allow them to obtain or further develop the skills and knowledge outlined in a relevant unit of competency within the qualification.
- Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements and have completed OH&S modules as part of their VET course, along with a completed White Card (Construction Induction Card).
- Punctuality is important and any planned or unplanned absences must be reported to both the workplace supervisor and the careers teacher.
- Students should only undertake this SWL placement if they are motivated and willing to actively participate in tasks and duties that will enhance their employability skills.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on meal breaks.
- Take their Workplace Learning Record and/or take course assessment tasks to the work placement every day.
- Students are required to have a keen interest in Cabinet Making.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work with a team.
- Students must be completing a related subject or have displayed an interest in the area of cabinet and joinery construction.

Dress Requirements

Please discuss with the employer at the preplacement interview. Protective, industrial clothing including safety boots will be required. A hat and sunscreen are essential for working outdoors. Appropriate PPE must be worn in accordance with WHS policy and procedure.

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.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22338VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• BSB20120 - Certificate II in Workplace Skills
• CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction
• CPC20120 - Certificate II in Construction
• CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• CPC20220 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• MSF31113 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making