Mechanic's assistant
Kerang Technical High School

Staff at Kerang Technical High School are friendly and positive about the S2W program. The placement offers flexibility with students being involved in a variety of tasks around gardening and maintenance work at the College. This is a terrific chance for a student to learn what its like to be part of a team and they should consider this opportunity if at all interested in this type of work.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain some hands-on practical experience while assisting staff in this role. The students will be working in real-life scenarios in a real life environment. The strengthening of communication skills and working as a team are a large part of this placement, as well as gaining confidence while helping during very busy periods.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will work with staff to assist them in the maintenance of plant and machinery at the school. Students will be required to be an active participant in all workplace practises while being supervised by staff.

Student Requirements

The students must have completed the OH&S module in WRS VM or else have begun the OH&S module in the relevant VET course

Dress Requirements

Students are to wear neat casual dress appropriate for the work place.

Special Transport Requirements

Students will need to organise their own transport to work or travel on the school bus if they are bus travellers.