Faiz Mohammed

• Hands-On Technical Training: Deliver comprehensive instruction in Basic Technology and Applied Technology, focusing on the practical skills and techniques required for various trades, ensuring students are industry-ready.
• Workshop and Laboratory Supervision: Plan, organize, and oversee practical activities in industrial workshops and school laboratories, ensuring students gain hands-on experience with tools, machinery, and real-world scenarios.
• Curriculum-Aligned Practical Instruction: Design and execute programs that integrate technical theory with practical applications, ensuring compliance with industry codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Equipment Management: Procure, maintain, and manage tools and equipment to ensure their availability and reliability for practical sessions, mirroring the standards of professional workshops.
• Student Assessment and Skill Evaluation: Conduct rigorous assessments to measure students' technical competencies, providing constructive feedback to improve their practical abilities.
• Industry Collaboration: Partner with the advisory PTI (Parents-Teacher-Industry) committee to align educational programs with industry expectations and ensure students are prepared for technical careers.
• Career Guidance and Mentorship: Advise students and parents on career opportunities in technical fields, connecting practical teaching to real-world applications and industry demands.
• Technical Innovations in Education: Stay abreast of the latest trends in technology and industry to incorporate cutting-edge techniques and tools into the learning process.
• Behavior and Safety Management: Cultivate a disciplined, safe, and effective learning environment in workshops and classrooms, emphasizing professional conduct and workplace safety standards.
• Workshop-Based Curriculum Delivery: Lead practical sessions directly linked to curriculum objectives, such as fabrication, repair, and maintenance, enabling students to develop job-ready skills.

As a dedicated technical trainer for Colleges and Universities, I have successfully educated and trained both young and mature students in welding and related technical disciplines. My expertise includes:

• Curriculum Development and Program Design: Created and implemented comprehensive training programs tailored to industry standards, ensuring students acquired practical and theoretical knowledge essential for professional success.
• Expert Welding Instruction: Delivered hands-on training in welding processes, including MMAW (SMAW), GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, equipping students with the skills needed for diverse industrial applications.
• Field-Ready Practical Training: Conducted intensive practical classes to prepare students for real-world challenges in welding and fabrication industries.
• Comprehensive Education Delivery: Provided in-depth lectures, tutorials, and assessments, ensuring students gained a robust understanding of welding techniques and their applications.
• Industry Collaboration: Engaged with businesses and industry leaders to identify market needs, aligning training programs with evolving demands and standards.
• Career Development and Placement: Secured job placements and industry attachments for students, fostering their transition into the workforce and addressing industry talent gaps.
• Continuous Professional Development: Attended forums, meetings, and technical discussions to stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in welding and technical education.
• Consultative Engagement: Actively consulted with industry stakeholders to ensure training programs aligned with current technologies, standards, and workforce requirements.

As a technical instructor for Fiji National University Franchise courses taught at Ratu Kadavulevu School, I provided specialized training in welding and fabrication for students enrolled in technical and vocational programs. Key responsibilities included:

• Practical and Technical Instruction: Designed and delivered comprehensive welding and fabrication training programs to upskill students for careers in the welding industry.
• Expert Welding Training: Conducted hands-on practical sessions, specializing in MMAW (SMAW), GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes, ensuring students acquired advanced trade skills.
• Standards and Regulations Education: Trained students in trade-specific codes, safety protocols, and industry regulations to prepare them for professional certifications.
• Supervised Practical Applications: Planned and oversaw student use of skills in industrial workshops and laboratories, simulating real-world work environments.
• Resource Management: Procured and maintained tools, supplies, and equipment to support practical and technical instruction.
• Student Assessment and Development: Tested and evaluated student performance, providing guidance and actionable feedback to enhance skill development.
• Industry Collaboration: Engaged with advisory committees from businesses, labor groups, and service organizations to align training programs with workforce demands.
• Job Placement Support: Assisted students in securing employment opportunities by providing career guidance and referring them to job placement services.
• Youth Development and Mentorship: Advised students, parents, and employers on career pathways while fostering a disciplined and productive learning environment.
• Continuous Professional Growth: Stayed updated on the latest trends and innovations in welding, fabrication, and vocational education to deliver industry-relevant training.

As a technical teacher at Tavua College, I trained students in welding skills as part of the Vocational Program and the Fiji National University Franchise program. My key responsibilities included:

• Curriculum Development and Instruction: Designed and adapted curriculum, course outlines, lesson plans, and instructional materials to meet the needs of vocational students and align with industry standards.
• Comprehensive Welding Training: Delivered hands-on instruction in welding techniques, including MMAW (SMAW), GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes, covering all welding positions and various metals.
• Individual and Group Instruction: Provided organized, structured training sessions tailored to individual and group needs, ensuring mastery of both theoretical and practical aspects of welding.
• Student Evaluation and Progress Monitoring: Assessed student potential, achievement, and progress through standardized tests, teacher-developed evaluations, and regular performance grading.
• Classroom and Workshop Management: Maintained a disciplined, safe, and effective learning environment in both classroom and shop areas, while keeping accurate records and reports on student progress and class operations.
• Specialized Training Programs: Conducted programs that emphasized advanced skills such as pipe welding, theory application, and blueprint reading to prepare students for real-world industrial challenges.

At Aiyfip Engineering Works, I was responsible for the precise fabrication and modification of a variety of metal products, ensuring high-quality standards and functionality. My key contributions included:

• Fabrication and Assembly: Manufactured and modified metal components such as pipes, vessels, tanks, containers, fittings, valves, and pressure gauge connections.
• Project Planning: Estimated project timelines, material costs, and quantities, selecting appropriate metal stocks and piping for optimal results.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Analyzed blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to determine methods for fabricating, assembling, and installing metal components.
• Metalworking and Welding: Prepared, cut, fabricated, and welded components using various techniques, including arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas welding processes. Worked with materials such as stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, and plastics.
• Precision Work: Trimmed, ground, de-burred, and smoothed surfaces to meet project specifications. Tack-welded parts to secure positions and bolted or clamped them for final assembly.
• Machinery Operation: Operated fabricating equipment such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and routers to cut, bend, and shape materials to exact dimensions.
• Assembly and Installation: Installed assemblies into supportive frameworks, ensuring proper alignment and structural integrity as per blueprints.
• Repairs and Maintenance: Diagnosed issues, dismantled components, and performed repairs by reshaping and reassembling parts. Restored worn-out heavy vehicle body parts and industrial equipment.
• Safety and Efficiency: Ensured the safe and cost-effective use of tools, equipment, and materials while maintaining a secure work environment.

At New Millennium Engineering Company, I enhanced my welding capabilities by working on complex projects and refining my ability to manage time, cost, and quality effectively. My key responsibilities included:

• High and Low-Pressure Welding: Expertise in welding high and low-pressure pipes, vessels, reactors, and solar panels, ensuring the integrity of pressure containment and structural components.
• Fabrication and Installation: Fabricated, installed, and modified structural support assemblies and equipment, meeting stringent industry standards for durability and performance.
• Surface Preparation and Repair: Prepared metal surfaces for welding by cleaning, grinding, and removing contaminants. Applied advanced welding techniques to repair and restore equipment to operational status.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpreted technical drawings, blueprints, and sketches to accurately calculate material quantities, dimensions, and angles for fabrication and assembly.
• Material Selection and Measurement: Selected the appropriate materials for projects based on specifications, and used power equipment to measure, bend, shape, drill, and cut metal pipes and stock.
• Welding Techniques and Equipment: Utilized various welding techniques and equipment to produce final assemblies, including TIG, MIG, and stick welding, ensuring precision and high-quality results.
• Cost Estimation and Project Monitoring: Estimated time and material costs for ongoing projects, ensuring cost recovery and maintaining project budgets. Monitored contractors’ work to ensure it met safety, quality, and time standards.
• Research Apparatus Fabrication: Fabricated and welded research apparatus, components, and devices, ensuring accuracy and functionality for scientific applications.

At Emperor Gold Mining Company, I demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, precision in welding and fabrication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under challenging conditions. Key Responsibilities included:

• Pipeline and Structural Repairs: Repaired pipelines for underground dams and fabricated flanges, reducers, and steel structures for mining operations.
• Fabrication and Assembly: Designed and fabricated pipe ladders for underground use, ventilation ducting, and guards for Toro loaders and dump trucks.
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance: Repaired and maintained earthmoving and underground machinery, including Toro loaders, underground mini carts, buckets, and dump truck tubs. Conducted MIG welding on loader buckets and arc welding on heavy vehicle parts to restore durability and functionality.
• Machinery and Millwork Repairs: Fabricated and repaired components for heavy equipment, including Toro loader buckets and light frames. Provided millwork support, including cutting, welding, and fabricating parts to ensure continuous operations.
• Ventilation Systems: Assembled and installed ventilation ducting for safe underground mining environments.
• Versatile Fabrication Expertise: Worked on a range of projects, from repairing underground scraper hoses to fabricating custom light frames and guards for heavy vehicles.

Undertook attachment at Emperor Gold Mining Company for four months and gained invaluable hands-on experience in welding, machining, and fabrication, that fostered a deep understanding of technical processes, troubleshooting, and safety practices critical to industrial operations. Key responsibilities included:

• Welding and Fabrication: Completed welding tasks using MIG, TIG, and stick methods on various metals and in all positions. Assisted in joining metals with oxy-acetylene equipment and cutting materials using thermal processes.
• Blueprint and Design Work: Followed blueprints to fabricate, assemble, and test parts. Supported troubleshooting and occasionally re-engineered defective or inadequate equipment and parts to improve functionality.
• Engineering Workshop Practices: Practiced safe working techniques, selected and maintained tools, and applied basic engineering principles in forming and shaping materials, including plates, pipes, and structural sections.
• Machining and Toolmaking: Mechanically cut, drilled, and shaped materials using power machinery. Designed, manufactured, and tested unique tools as required for specific jobs.
• Layout and Marking: Marked out regular and irregular fabrication shapes and prepared materials for production processes.

Projects Completed

Steel Roof Structure Construction – Residential House

• Fabricated and assembled a robust steel roof structure on a part-time basis for a four-bedroom house (16m x 13m), ensuring structural integrity and durability.
• Time Frame: 18 days

Purlins and Cleats for Mosque Roof

• Fabricated and welded purlins and cleats for a mosque roof, ensuring compliance with structural and architectural standards.
• Provided a detailed material list and executed precise welding to meet design specifications and project requirements.

Boat Trailer Fabrication and Welding

• Interpreted design specifications to fabricate a heavy-duty trailer for a boat.
• Created a material list, conducted all welding, and modified the design to enhance durability and corrosion resistance.
• Delivered a ready-to-use trailer, ensuring quality and reliability.

Roller Gates, Window Grills, and Metal Doors on Private Properties

• Designed and fabricated roller gates, decorative window grills, and secure metal doors.
• Adjusted designs where necessary to meet customer specifications and ensure usability.
• Welded, assembled, and finalized the products for immediate installation and use.

Steel Bed Construction for Residential Property

• Designed and welded durable steel beds, carefully selecting materials to ensure strength, longevity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Modified designs to balance aesthetic appeal and functional requirements, incorporating customer feedback during the process.
• Applied advanced welding techniques to achieve precision and seamless finishes, delivering beds ready for immediate use.

Coconut Manual Dehusker Machine

• Designed and fabricated compact and user-friendly coconut dehusking equipment for residential use.
• Welded and assembled durable components, incorporating enhanced safety and portability features.
• Delivered a reliable, fully operational product tested for quality and efficiency in household applications.

Hose Reels and Metal Fabrication

• Designed and fabricated durable hose reels tailored for residential use, ensuring functionality and convenience.
• Prepared material lists, executed precise welding, and enhanced components to improve longevity and ease of operation.
• Conducted thorough testing to ensure the hose reels met quality standards and performed reliably in everyday household settings.

Repair and Maintenance of Farming Equipment

• Performed diagnostics and conducted repairs on a wide range of farming equipment, including ploughing machinery, tractors, and other agricultural tools.
• Welded and fabricated replacement parts as necessary to restore functionality and ensure optimal performance.
• Conducted routine maintenance to extend the lifespan of equipment, focusing on improving efficiency and preventing future breakdowns.
• Enhanced machinery with custom modifications to meet specific agricultural needs, ensuring reliability in various farming operations.

Other Welding Projects

• Fabricated custom furniture, including tables, chairs, and storage units, tailored to client specifications.
• Repaired automobile parts, including chassis and exhaust systems, adapting designs to improve performance and durability.
• Created and finalized small-scale industrial components and tools for various applications, including brackets and fixtures.
• Manufactured custom metal gates, fences, and railings for residential properties.
• Welded and assembled small household metal items, such as shelves, tool racks, and decorative pieces.
• Fabricated metal components for outdoor structures, such as pergolas, handrails, and garden furniture.