Ben Copppock

I have operated as Tweed Valley house restumping for the past 4 years. This business comprised of lifting and restumping houses around northern NSW ands the gold Coast,

This role involved operating machinery, such as excavators and skidsteers. We utilised machinary with attachments lift beams into position and also carry out excavation for footings and Slabs.

This operation is a High risk task and requires great attention to safety.

I also operate A tandem body truck carting fill from site and working out of large quarries in the area delivering quarry products to site.

• Carry out new custom homes for Raymond Vincent Custom Homes
• Building a spec home, project managing all trades to complete the project
• Work on High end projects for Kavanagh and sons, completing my daily tasks to a high standard
• Prepare specifications for all construction works
• Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
• Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• Select and prepare a construction contract
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Select, procure and store construction materials
• Arrange resources and prepare for the building or construction project
• Organise and manage all trades onsite
• Prepare cost estimates for my own projects
• Manage the schedule and budget to deliver a successful project
• Liaise with clients to manage any questions they may have
• Liaise with certifiers, engineers and other building professionals to make sure all requirements are met

• Install and construct attics
• Work safely at heights
• Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
• Plan and organise work
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Construct wall frames
• Construct ceiling frames
• Install curtain walling
• Enter and work in confined spaces

• Planning and preparation for the work
• Removal and replacement of doors and door and window furniture
• Use carpentry tools and equipment
• Carry out levelling operations
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• Conduct workplace communication
• Completion of clean-up activities.

• Apprenticeship
• All aspects of carpentry for new homes and renovations 2