Project Engineer
Ballarat Tech School - Federation TAFE

Work Experience is available during most weeks of the Victorian School Terms (subject to Tech School approval). Students will have their work experienced confirmed only after successful completion of the Ballarat Tech School Work Experience process. If successful in their application, work experience is completed over 5 days. Monday to Friday 8:15AM to 4:00PM.

Get ready to learn, grow, and have a blast. It’s sure to be a week to remember!

Work experience at the Ballarat Tech School aims to provide students with an engaging and structured introduction to working life in a STEM learning environment.

Within our state of the art facility, students will have extensive access to all things STEM related and experience first hand how staff with diverse skill sets collaborate to create meaningful and engaging learning programs.

Students will have the opportunity to work with educators, technicians and administrators so we encourage students to think deeply about what they want to achieve from their week with us to maximise the experience and equip themselves well for the future world of work.

Skills You Might Learn

• Management of career and work life
• Connect and work with others
• Planning and organisational skills
• Recognise and utilise diverse perspectives and skill sets
• Engage with several physical and digital technologies
• Assist with STEM learning programs
• Develop valuable professional communication skills

Typical Tasks & Duties

During your Work Experience you will engage with a variety of digital and physical technologies such as laser cutters, 3D printers and robotics etc., and you will also be expected to perform a number of set task each day.

Technologies and tasks will vary for each student based on the events at the Tech School during your time with us.

Tasks may include:

• Updating the daily BTS program sign
• Recess/Lunchtime set up and pack down of activities
• Communicating with STEM Educators, Tech Officers & Administration Staff for daily tasks
• Program materials organisation & management
• Participating in daily staff briefings
• Assisting with STEM learning programs

Student Requirements

Students must complete the application process outlined on the Ballarat Tech School Website - https://ballarattechschool.vic.edu.au/node/1147
You will receive confirmation of placement within 2 weeks of submitting your application.

Dress Requirements

While working at the Tech School students are expected to adhere to a dress code of neat casual.
This means that students should NOT wear (not an exhaustive list):

• Dress wear with offensive or explicit language/imagery
• Clothing that is overly revealing or too casual (e.g. ripped jeans, short length shorts, singlets)
• Hats and beanies
• Open toed shoes
• Excessive accessories and jewellery as this can pose an OHS risk during your placement.

Special Transport Requirements

The Tech School is centrally located at 136 Albert Street within the Ballarat CBD. Students must find their own way to and from their SWL each day. Public transport is readily available within the area.