Work placement & work experience students:
If you are interested in applying for a work placement/experience position with SPCA there are a wide range of professional careers including:
Business Administration
Students requesting a Business Administration work experience or placement could be asked to complete filing, photocopying, data entry and general office duties. They may also be asked to do some basic spread sheeting work, typing and reception duties.
Engineering
Mechanical engineering students may be involved in TIG welding (stainless welding) Arc welding or MIG welding. They may also complete sheet metal work including marking out, cutting & folding and metal preparation including grinding. Students may also be introduced to the machine workshop equipment to complete a small project such as a stainless steel mug or box.
Electrical
Only qualified electricians are permitted to handle anything involving electrical power. As a work placement student you can expect to observe electricians at work, assist with laying cables, install conduits, and connect and disconnect non-powered devices.
Information Technology
Limited placements are available in this area. Students who have been successful in gaining a work placement can expect to assist on the help desk (providing support to users and answering queries) be involved in “roll outs” of new equipment and assisting in the repair of existing equipment and the installation of new software.
Food Science
Students interested in food science will be exposed to a variety of activities including testing product for quality and safety and the development of new products and technology.
Applications
To apply for work experience or a work placement at SPC Ardmona, please contact Careers Space, located at 139 Maude Street in Shepparton, on 03 5821 2255.
To apply for a placement students must;
- Submit a letter of application including specific dates required and Departments/Areas of SPC Ardmona you would prefer to work in.
- Include the latest version of your resume.
- Email to
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Requests will not be accepted without both an application letter and a resume.
Upon receipt of your application and resume Careers Connectionwill check the detail and content and forward the request to SPC Ardmona.
SPC Ardmona will then formally contact you regarding your application and placement details.
Please note that electronic versions are preferred. However, faxed or mailed applications will be accepted.
Should you require any further information or assistance in putting together your application, please contact:
Careers Connection
Kristen Elliott
Phone: 5821 2255
Fax: 5821 3655
Mobile: 0407 474 138
All Secondary school work placement enquiries should be directed to www.careersconnection.org.au
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