Shay Kilpatrick
Homes by NH
Ocean Grove,Vic
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Conscientious Carpenter experienced in residential renovations and maintenance projects. Delivered quality workmanship through hands-on experience in carpentry, roofing, landscaping, and scaffolding. Focused on contributing to team success while ensuring safety and efficiency on-site.
Work History
3rd Year Carpenter Apprenticeship
1 Year 10 Months- Achieved Gordon Tafe certificates 1 and 2 in carpentry and construction, demonstrating foundational skills in the trade
- Constructed and installed framing, roofing, and siding using hand tools and power equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule while maintaining quality standards.
Mr Grub
1 Year 11 Months- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Certificate III - Carpentry
- White Card
- Occupational health & Safety
- Completion of scaffolding course
- Working at heights ticket
Graduate Diploma - Building And Design
Skills
Plan interpretation
Measuring and marking out accurately
Cutting timber and sheet materials
Assembling and fastening components
Levelling
plumbing
and squaring structures
Building code knowledge
Wall
floor
and roof framing
Stud
joist
and rafter installation
Truss installation
Load-bearing construction
Bracing and structural reinforcement
Door and window installation
Cabinet and shelving installation
Stair construction and handrails
Skirting boards and architraves
Trim and Moldings
Building formwork for slabs and footings
Setting out formwork accurately
Stripping and finishing formwork
Reinforcement placement awareness
Timber joint knowledge
Furniture construction
Custom woodwork
Sanding and surface preparation
Fixings and adhesives
Timber types and grades
Residential carpentry
Framing techniques
Flooring (timber
laminate
subfloors)
Cladding and weatherboards
Roofing materials (battens
fascia
soffits)
Insulation installation
Structural repairs
Timber rot and pest damage repair
Door and window adjustments
General building maintenance
Framing techniques
Hand tools (saws
chisels
planes
hammers)
Nail guns and fastening systems
Tool maintenance
Sharpening and maintaining tools
Safe tool handling and storage
Workplace safety
Safe manual handling
Working at heights
Site hazard identification
PPE use
Job planning and sequencing
Material estimation and ordering
Time management
Coordination with other trades
Attention to detail
Physical stamina and coordination
Team collaboration
Client communication
Adaptability and precision
Repair and maintenance
Certification
. Cert 3 in Carpentry
. Scaffolding license
. working at heights licence
Interests
.Snowboarding
.Travelling
.arts and craft
.mastering a skill
.basketball
.
Hiking
Historical Exploration
gym
Timeline
3rd Year Carpenter Apprenticeship
Homes by NH
02.2024 - 12.2025Read More
Mr Grub
Kitchen Hand
01.2022 - 12.2023Read More
The Gordon
Certificate III from Carpentry
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Melbourne Polytechnic
Graduate Diploma from Building And Design
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