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.
Modules completed:
-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.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • 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
Businesses: ToowoombaCity Electrical
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
Business: Dulux Paints
Duration: 1 Week work experience in 2008
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Sanding down cars, spray painting & cleaning.
Businesses: Fish Shop Toowoomba
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
(07) 464 1329
  • Joe Bloe: Fish Shop Toowoomba
(07) 464 9612