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Carpentry Apprenticeship
About the company
Golden West Group Training Scheme Inc was founded on 21st September 1988. Our success over the past 30 years is being able to say we have supported more than 3,000 apprentices and trainees to complete their trade. While the years have passed and Golden West has seen many changes including changes to our name — our focus and vision remains the same. To grow and sustain apprenticeships in Queensland. We are committed to connecting talented apprentices and trainees with local employers and providing a dedicated and personal service to support the apprenticeship process from commencement to completion. We are helping to change lives, create careers and build sustainable communities.
About the job
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.
About you
- 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.
What to expect
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.