Work Placement Information: Carrington Care

8.00am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Student MUST phone host before 3.30pm prior to the Thursday of the week before placement to confirm – failure to do so may result in this placement being cancelled.

Observe and assist staff with machinery use, lawn maintenance, mowing, landscaping, weeding, mulching, pruning, hedging, install and repair irrigation systems, seasonal planting, plant care, soil preparation, fertilising, chemical spraying. All tasks are subject to safe procedure training and organisational competencies. Student may be left unsupervised at times (will not be using machinery during these periods).

Work boots, protective clothing, work attire suitable for grounds, sun protection. No midriffs, flared jeans or joggers.

Own transport necessary.