John Smith
10 Applegum Drive, Toowoomba QLD 4352 Mobile: 0439 088444
Personal Information /- Date of Birth: 26th October 1990
- Email:
Objective Personal Attributes / To build on my general knowledge and skills gained through SQIT and mechanical work experience to gain an apprenticeship and build a career for myself as a diesel mechanic.
Education
Awards & Achievements / Year 11: ToowoombaStateHigh School
- Subjects: Maths, English, Biology, Information and Technology
- Certificate II in Automotive: Commenced 2008 at Southern QLD Institute of TAFE through school.
-Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits
-Repair Cooling systems
-Carry out servicing operations
-Apply safe working practices
-Test, service and charge batteries
-Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry
- Blue Card for General Safety Induction
- Leadership Skills Course: ToowoombaChristianCollege
- Numerous Appreciation awards from Highfields Junior Rugby Union Club
- Numerous Best batsman Cricket awards from PNG Cricket Club
Work experience
Work experience continued.. / Business: Toowoomba Mechanical
Duration: Continuous weekly work experience since July 2008
Skills acquired:
- Knowledge of light vehicle mechanics and parts
- Able to Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team
- Able to work independently by using initiative and problem solving skills
- Ability to learn tasks quickly and effectively
- Knowledge of Occupational Work Place Health and Safety.
- Servicing vehicles: Checking lights, tyre pressure, changing oil.
- Wheel alignments, balancing and changing tyres
- Knowledge of converters: assembling and dissembling
- Assisting and observing with all mechanical procedures
- Cleaning and breaking down engine heads
- Garage maintenance and cleaning
Duration: 3 Weeks work experience in 2007 & 2008
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Labouring
- Assisting with cable procedures
- Knowledge of basic electrical tools and procedures
- Observing electrical maintenance and procedures
- Cleaning and digging trenches
- Supervised wiring
Duration: 1 Week work experience in 2008
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Sanding down cars, spray painting & cleaning.
Duration: Casual employment while at school 2008
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Customer service
- Register operations and cash handling procedures
- Food preparation
Interests and activities /
- Spending time with family and friends, mechanics, listening to music and playing the base guitar.
Referees /
- Mr Andrew Brown: Toowoomba Mechanical
- Joe Bloe: Fish Shop Toowoomba