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On Top Roof Plumbing

On Top Roof Plumbing is offering two SWL opportunities to enthusiastic and committed students. They are specialising in residential builds and metal roofing. The majority of the work is in the Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne. The owner has experience in training and mentoring young people. Specifically, they set up and fix gutters, downpipes, and stormwater systems to direct rain away from a building. Fit metal roof sheets, wall cladding, flashings, and capping; repair flashing around chimneys, skylights, and roof joints to stop water from getting inside. They connect and service rainwater collection systems and rainwater tanks.

Skills You Might Learn

- The students will learn how to use hand and battery-operated tools
- Understand the mechanical process of installing tile roofs, bedding, pointing and capping on residential, and other types of buildings.
- Gain an introduction to technical drawings to install roof tiles for roof of various angles on residential and other building projects.
- Team work and an understanding of OH&S requirements in plumbing.

Typical Tasks & Duties

The students would assist roof plumbers to install gutters and downpipes; put in or fix channels that catch rain and guide it away from foundations; add thin metal strips around roof joints, chimneys, and skylights to block water leaks; install metal roof panels and exterior wall coverings; set up tanks and connect them to downpipes to collect water.

Student Requirements

The students are expected to:
- be diligent, polite, enthusiastic and well organised
- be able to follow instructions and show attention to detail
- have good communication and problem-solving skills
- ask questions when needed to ensure understanding
- maintain safe practice at all times.

Dress Requirements

Must wear work pants and long-sleeved shirt, dress appropriately for weather.
Safety footwear (steel cupped boots).

Special Transport Requirements

Please discuss with Matthew. If the student lives in Wandon or Wallan, Matthew or his supervisors could give them a lift

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22569VIC - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• 22614VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship