Matthew Brennan

I am a dependable, motivated and hardworking person with a positive attitude and a passion for building and construction. I have completed NZQA Level 1 and 2 in Building and Construction at Kershaw Training Enterprises and have gained valuable skills and experience in various aspects of the trade. I have also worked in factory, farm and general labour roles where I demonstrated my teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities. I am eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges in the building and construction industry.

• Kaaran Kershaw, Kershaw Training Enterprises, Assistant Manager and BCATS Tutor, 0800 123 583, 021 022 08478, kaaran@kershawtraining.co.nz
• Madsen Tarawa, Kershaw Training Enterprises, BCATS Workshop Tutor, 0800 123 583, 022 517 2889, miadon@hotmail.co.nz

Selected timber and other materials and cut to size., Screwed and glued pieces together and attached fittings such as handles., Trimmed, sanded, polished and varnished furniture., Designed furniture pieces., Constructed various pieces of furniture from specifications and drawings, such as a garden chair and a coffee table with a drawer., Used a variety of hand tools including but not limited to hammer, screwdrivers, sanding blocks and rulers., Used a variety of power tools and machinery such as but not limited to, finishing sander, skill saw, drop saw, band saw, router, planner and thicknesser., Boxed and prepped area for concrete., Poured and smoothed concrete for a residential driveway., Followed and adhered to all health and safety practices in the workshop and onsite., Huntly Doors Ltd, Full-time casual employee, 6 weeks prior to Christmas after completing the building and construction course., Checked and fulfilled orders., Followed assembly instructions., Packed orders and stacked for dispatch., Moved inventory as requested within the factory and into trucks for distribution., Followed all health and safety procedures in the factory., Worked weekends on a dairy farm., Moved animals between paddocks., Milked cows., Operated farm machinery and vehicles when required on the farm., Provided animals with food and water., Collected, sorted animal products and feed., Repaired fences., Maintained and mowed lawns., Planted and maintained a vegetable garden., Thoroughly cleaned cars including inside and outside of vehicle., Cleaned and maintained home including bathroom, kitchen and living areas., Milking: Assisting with milking routines, including shed preparation, operating machinery, and post-milking hygiene., Animal Health: Monitoring animal health, identifying and treating sick animals, and assisting with calving and calf rearing., Feeding: Feeding livestock, including using feed mixers and managing pasture allocation., General Farm Maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining animal housing, farm facilities, and equipment., Fencing and Infrastructure: Assisting with fencing repairs and maintenance, as well as general farm upkeep., Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of animal health, production, and other relevant data., Effluent Management: Assisting with the management of effluent systems.