Careers Corner
Careers Appreciation Message for Local Business
Student: Deacon Tansley
Business Name: Olive Groves, Cobram Estate
Structured Workplace Learning Venue: Boort
What You Learn
During my placement, I am learning many things about being a diesel mechanic. I’ve been able to work on lots of different machinery such as Olive Harvesters, Tractors, ATVs and Utes. We do oil changes and services on these machines when they’re due and fix anything that gets broken on them. Sometimes we will have to go on a callout where we have to go out on site to fix the broken machinery.
Words of Appreciation:
I would like to thank Boort Olive Grove for supporting students through Structured Workplace Learning.
During this placement I have learnt a variety about diesel mechanics and other areas throughout the workshop.
The staff are helpful, they assisted me when needed.
This experience helps me improve my skills and knowledge on diesel mechanics.
Thank you for supporting Wedderburn College students and providing valuable workplace opportunities.
Student: Jason Sanderson
Business Name: O’Connor’s
Structured Workplace Learning Venue: St Arnaud
Duties Completed:
- Completing repairs on Case tractors and headers
What You Learn
I’ve learnt a lot from the boys at O’Connor mainly tractor-oriented skills as well as some welding as well
Words of Appreciation:
I would like to thank O’Connor’s for supporting me with a School Based Apprenticeship.
During this apprenticeship, I've learnt mainly tractor-oriented skills as well as some skills welding in welding.
The staff are helpful, they are always keen to teach me new things.
This experience helps me improve my skills in automotive.
Thank you for supporting Wedderburn College students and providing valuable workplace opportunities.
Student: Will Cunningham
Business Name: Harrison 4WD Centre Bendigo
Duties Completed: I have carried out vehicle servicing tasks including oil and oil filter changes, air filter cleaning or replacement, battery testing, coolant testing, leak inspections, suspension checks, wheel bearing inspections, and vacuuming the vehicle on completion. I have also assisted with engine swaps, changed, patched, and fitted tyres, and fitted suspension and suspension components alongside my workmates.
What You Learn
While doing a School Based Apprenticeship at Harrison 4WD Centre in Bendigo, I have learnt a great deal, including caravan and trailer servicing, fitting bull bars, spotlights, guard-mounted indicators, tubs and trays, tail lights and headlights, UHF installation, engine swaps, engine component fitting, suspension fitting, wheel alignment, and tyre fitting.
Words of Appreciation:
I would like to thank Harrison 4WD Centre for supporting students me with a School Based Apprenticeship.
The staff are helpful, they never made fun if someone didn’t know something built my confidence.
This experience is helping me improve my skills in suspension fitting and vehicle services.
Thank you for supporting Wedderburn College students and providing valuable workplace opportunities.