Carpentry Apprenticeship

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Apprenticeships Queensland has a host who is looking for a Carpentry Apprentice.
- PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A JUNIOR POSITION._

**DESCRIPTION**:
Carry out tasks related to the building, construction and joinery trades, under the supervision of a qualified trades person/instructor and consistent with apprenticeship year level. Attend off the job trade school to complete learning and assessment outcomes required for a carpentry apprenticeship.

**DUTIES**:

- Carry out construction, assembly, alteration or renovation of buildings, structures, fittings, cabinets, cupboards and modular units, possibly for single and multi-storey domestic, commercial and industrial environments
- Carry out construction activity, e.g. digging footings, erecting sub-floor structures; wall and roof framing; internal and external cladding; fit-out and fixture of doors and all building hardware and fittings
- Read and working from, plans and specifications
- Use hand tools, e.g. hammers, chisels, hand saws, screwdrivers, measuring tapes and levelling devices etc.
- Use power tools, e.g. electric/battery drills, power saws, routers, sanders, planners, laser levelling devices, pneumatic (air) tools, e.g. nail guns
- Operate workshop equipment, e.g. static machines, band saws, docking saws, thicknessers, routers, bench grinders, etc.
- Use safe and appropriate means to access (both internal and external) for building and construction sites and trade school environments
- Follow appropriate safety practices when using ladders, other access ways, handrails, barriers, scaffolding and mechanical lifts (trained/licensed users only)
- Follow established policies and procedures for Protective Personal Apparel (PPE) use and the use or non-use of devices such as mobile phone in workplace and training environments
- Follow appropriate manual handling techniques for manual tasks including lifting and moving items
- Follow safety and environmental practices for handling building products, fluids and waste products
- Complete appropriate documentation and recording information on computerised programs
- Carry out the theory and practical assessment tasks in a building site/training centre
- Follow written and verbal instructions in workplace and trade school environments
- Communicate and interact with others in workplace and trade school environments, may include customer interaction
- Read and interpret various types of construction/architectural diagrams
- **ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**:

- A willingness to develop skills and knowledge in this trade
- Physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual labour for extended periods
- Be a safe confident worker
- Willingness to travel
- White Card (or be willing to obtain prior to starting)
- Enjoy practical and manual work
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively
- Minimum of year 10 schooling

**A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL IDEALLY**:

- Certificate 1 or 2 in Building & Construction
- Domestic building experience / exposure to a jobsite
- Be reliable, enthusiastic and willing to work as part of a team.
- **Have a car and licence is required**

**_What's in it for you?_**
- Great career opportunities
- Pay rates in accordance with the modern awards
- Support in the form of a mentor
- Getting paid to learn
- Become trade qualified

Only suitable applicants will be contacted

**Additional Information**

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Occupation:
**Carpentry**

Occupation Category:
Closing Date:
**30/03/2023**

Available Positions:
**2