Apprentice Carpenter - Loganholme, Australia - East Coast Apprenticeships

East Coast Apprenticeships

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Loganholme, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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_Are you passionate about working with your hands and building something from scratch? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with a team? We're seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as Carpentry Apprentices.

With 35 years of experience, here at East Coast Apprenticeships, we pride ourselves on our ability to effectively hire and train apprentices, resulting in the development of skilled tradespeople equipped to meet the demands of industry._

As a Carpentry Apprentice with ECA:

You will have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects, from new home builds and renovations to refurbishments and commercial projects.
You will be working fulltime, 40 hours per week
You will be entitled to a rostered day off each month
If successful, you will be completing your trade with one of our Host Employers, who will give you indepth knowledge and guidance to help you become trade qualified within 4 years

With the support of qualified trades people, you will be:

Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
Measuring materials
Using a variety of hand and power tools
Carrying out calculations
Ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
Cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
Erecting framework and roof framing, laying subflooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
Nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
Cutting wood joints
May construct concrete formwork
May repair existing fittings
May work with plastic laminates, Perspex and metals
Any other tasks requested by the host employer

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must have:

An interest and commitment to work in Construction
A White Card or the ability to obtain one ASAP
A current Drivers License or be close to obtaining one, and have your own reliable transport
Certificate I or II in Construction is advantageous
Work experience within the construction industry is highly desirable
Physically fit, selfdisciplined, and have high attention to detail
Reliable, resilient, motivated, and able to work in a fastpaced environment
Able to take direction and take the safety of yourself and your team members seriously
Ideally, have your own basic tools (including nail bag)

As an apprentice with ECA, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

Award wages (paid fortnightly) + Super + Holiday Leave Loading + Allowances
Paid TAFE block periods + Work shirts provided + Safety Equipment + Tool allowance
A dedicated Field Officer assigned for full mentoring and support during your apprenticeship, as well as a full team of staff overseeing your apprenticeship, ensuring you only need to focus on your work and college
Genuine support for your personal wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A large network of Host Employers looking to host enthusiastic apprentices and help them become trade qualified
Modern Award rates apply_
Access the PACT Calculator via Fairwork Website to help you understand your hourly rate.
Please note, to be eligible you must be an Australian citizen, Permanent resident, or hold a valid visa that allows you to work and undertake training in Australia.

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Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

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