Considerations In Undertaking Work
When you are undertaking an apprenticeship/traineeship you are likely to be seen as both a
person-in-training and a worker. You will experience all the
requirements and circumstances of working with other employees,
learners, mentors and supervisors. This will be a valuable experience
and is likely to shape the way you feel towards work in the future. In
this role, you will be exposed to the corporate goals of Electro Group and your host employer,
workplace values and norms and to the legislative statutes governing work. Certain attitudes and behaviour will be expected from you as
an active member of the workplace. These can be categorised as
follows.
In undertaking work it is generally expected that you will do the following:
- work diligently
- work cooperatively with fellow workers and other members of your workplace
- seek assistance or advice from the supervisor/coach/mentor when in doubt
- be active in gaining knowledge and skills appropriate to the job and competencies undertaken for future job prospects
- work to approved specifications, procedures and accepted work practices
- recognise the relationship and obligations that have been established between you and Electro Group and the host employer. These will be determined as soon as you enter into an employment based contracted apprenticeship/traineeship training program (legal contract)
- develop and maintain an interest in the Electrotechnology and Energy industry as a career
In every workplace, you are expected to perform tasks in a safe and proper manner in accordance with relevant Acts or regulations. This means:
- always work in accordance with best practice procedures, to attain and apply the knowledge associated with safety practices
- be cautious about taking short cuts
- do not act dangerously or irresponsibly
Safety is a learned attitude. Once you have this attitude, it means that concern for safety will be a prerequisite to every task or action that you perform. Working safely also includes recognising and responding actively to unsafe and hazardous situations. Where unsafe incidents occur, you should follow established employer procedures in relation to responding and reporting the matter. Most importantly, you must ensure that you do not put yourself in danger of any potential harm. Many occupational, health and safety policies and procedures are determined by law. Additionally, specifically designed policies and procedures may exist within an individual business. In the workplace you will be given the information you need to understand and follow all of the safety responsibilities associated with your job.
Take Care Of The Environment
All members of the workforce have important duties with respect to the environment.
To help advance this important worldwide objective, you should
endeavour to:
- dispose of waste in an appropriate way and in accordance with industry standards
- limit the opportunities for contaminations to occur
- handle chemicals carefully and in accordance to manufacturer’s and enterprise specifications
- respect the environment
Sustainable Energy Practice is closely related to the ‘environment’.
Sustainable energy practice aims to reduce the amount of wastage in
electricity and other forms of energy that lead to the production of
greenhouse gases. Many of the principles and practices that apply in
the workplace also apply in the home and the general environment.
These include:
- examining work practices that may use excessive electrical energy
- reducing energy by using energy efficient machines and appliances (eg. star ratings)
- switching off devices such as lights, machines and computers when not in use
- using power-save devices, such as those incorporated in photocopiers, business machines and the like
- replacing incandescent lamps with compact fluorescent lamps
- using natural light to replace artificial light
- regularly cleaning air conditioner filters
- closing windows and doors when climate control units are used
- insulating dwellings, offices and workplaces and preventing draughts
- using reflective curtains to control heat
- using natural or artificial shade to control sunlight
- using solar water heating
- using automatic processes to manage energy usage
- reusing materials used in construction, engineering and manufacturing
- recycling waste materials
- driving motor vehicles and other machines with care
- using natural gas for heating rather than oil or coal based fuels
- using devices to reduce water usage
- checking for leakage in hot water system pressure relief valves and elsewhere in plumbing systems
- sharing information about energy conservation with other workers
Completing an apprenticeship/traineeship and obtaining a national qualification is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Great and fantastic opportunities will flow from it on completion and into the future. It is a pathway to new and exciting worldly opportunities, opening up new careers and mobility within Australia and overseas.
Continuing to and completing the program is hard and part of a learning and continuing journey in the world of work. We hope you have what it takes to start,complete and go on with the journey.
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