This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.
Job Description
This busy environment generates good work ethics and helps strengthen the participant’s personal and interpersonal skills. This also helps build confidence and self-esteem. A training program will be devised to enhance the participants skills and knowledge relevant to the industry as well as identifying areas of growth and development with new skills. Guidance and supervision will be provided throughout the duration of the placement. Participants will receive excellent training and be supported by a mentor. Participants will gain experience by assisting in a variety of tasks including:
Measuring and ordering of windows and doors
Fabrication of door kits
Safe Installation of windows and doors
Replacing or repairing windows and doors
Gaining insight into workshop practices and procedures
Understanding and interpreting technical drawings
Learning the principles of stair making
Attending site visits with mentor
Assisting with general administrative tasks; ordering, purchasing materials, quantities, pricing and job sheet coralation
Client relations and customer service skills
Teamwork, Communication and interpersonal skills
Role Description
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.
Formal Training
Health and Safety
Safe Pass
Manual Handling
Window/Door/Stairs joinery practices/installation
Working safely with power tools and equipment
Customer Service skills
Communication Skills
Site Safety
Sector
construction
Career Level
Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
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