Cooper Barnicoat
Gracemere
Summary
Dedicated 3rd year Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic at Johnson's 4WD Repair Show, skilled in vehicle diagnosis and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective customer communication, ensuring high-quality repairs and safety compliance. Proven track record in enhancing engine performance and maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic
Johnson's 4WD Repair Show
Rockhampton
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were in good working order.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
First Aid
First Aid Alive
Rockhampton
07.2024 - 07.2024
- HLTAID009 Provide CPR
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Certificate III Rural Operations
SDS
Rockhampton
10.2022 - 12.2022
- CPCCWHS4114 Prepare to work safely in the construction Industry.
- AHCBIO303 Apply Biosecurity Measures.
- AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals.
- AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases.
- AHCMOM304 Operate Machinery and Equipment.
- AHCPMG301 Control weeds.
- AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes.
- AHCWRK305 coordinate work site activities.
- AHCWRK309 Apply Environmentally Sustainable work practices.
- FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees.
- FWPCOY3301 Trim trees using a pole saw.
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
- RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform.
- RIIMPO321F Conduct Civil construction wheeled front end loader operations.
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces.
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights.
Education
Year 10
Rockhampton State High School
Rockhampton12-2022
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Vehicle diagnosis
- Brake inspection
- Engine repair
- Wrenching techniques
- Customer communication
- Tool organization
- Parts replacement
- Test driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Problem solving
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Honest and ethical
- Safety
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the Capricorn Enterprise 2024 Best In Business Awards: "Best Apprentice or Trainee".
Affiliations
- Loves to go camping and 4WDriving
- Loves to work on car's
- Pitcrew at the Rockhampton Speedway.
Timeline
First Aid
First Aid Alive
07.2024 - 07.2024
Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic
Johnson's 4WD Repair Show
02.2023 - Current
Certificate III Rural Operations
SDS
10.2022 - 12.2022
Year 10
Rockhampton State High School
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