Apprenticeships Queensland 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 tradesperson/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 

Position will start end of January 2021