Carpentry Apprenticeship

Golden West Apprenticeships; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden West Apprenticeships is offering a Carpentry Apprenticeship in Toowoomba. The role focuses on developing carpentry skills through on-the-job experience and a nationally recognised course with a registered training organisation.

Successful applicants will work on-site, learn from experienced carpenters, and progress through competency-based assessments, while committing to safety and workplace policies.

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
• Ability to listen, follow instructions and ask for assistance when required.
• Desire to contribute to the workplace by being punctual, showing interest and following policies.
• Ability to act responsibly and safely in the workplace.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and Golden West Apprenticeships team.
• Ability to complete timesheets accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Study drawings and specifications.
• Determine materials required and installation procedures.
• Order and select timbers and materials, and prepare layouts.
• Cut joints and materials, and assemble cut and shaped parts.
• Erect framework and roof framing, lay sub-flooring and floorboards.
• Nail fascia panels, fit exterior wall cladding and door/window frames.
• Assemble prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install.
• Construct concrete framework.
• Repair existing fittings.

Skills

Willingness to develop skills

Listen and follow instructions

Punctual and policy adherence

Safety awareness

Teamwork and relationships

Timesheet accuracy

Education

Driver's Licence

Job description

Position Overview:

The purpose of this Carpentry Apprenticeship in Toowoomba is to provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carpenters construct, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard. They may also work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals, depending on the project.

Work is on building sites and in existing buildings or in a workshop.

Day-to-day tasks may include:

• studying drawings and specifications
• determining materials required and installation procedures
• ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
• cutting joints and materials, as well as assembling cut and shaped parts
• erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards
• nailing fascia panels, sheaths roofs, and fit exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
• assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
• constructing concrete framework
• repairing existing fittings.

This is a great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completin

• A willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
• The ability to listen, follow instructions and ask for assistance when required.
• The desire to make a positive contribution to the workplace by being punctual, showing interest and adhering to the relevant workplace policies and procedures.
• The ability to act responsibly and safely in the workplace.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships both in the workplace as well as with Golden West Apprenticeships team members.
• The ability to complete timesheets correctly and on-time.

Desirable Criteria:

• Work experience in your chosen industry
• Driver's Licence

Position Requirements:

To fulfil the requirements of Carpentry Apprenticeshipwith Golden West Apprenticeships you will:

• Abide by the terms and conditions of the Training Contract.
• Complete Golden West Apprenticeships inductions.
• Perform work in a satisfactory manner.
• Commit to and complete the Training Plan in the timeframe allocated by completing theory based assessments and demonstrating skills through competency based assessments to the best of your ability.
• Comply with registration relevant to your field of work, in particular the Further Education and Training Act and the Work Health and Safety Act.