Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Tom Hocking-Cousins

Hobart,TAS

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Year Apprentice Electrician

Engineered Switchboards
11.2022 - Current

During these two years here i have done a lot of wiring with flexible cable ranging from sizes of 0.5mm to 120mm flexible cable.

I have also done a lot of copper busbar work. Which includes measuring, cutting, sanding punching and drilling holes. As well as connecting busbar with bolts to the correct torque spec.

I have worked on Main Switchboards, Meter Panels, Distribution Boards, Battery Boxes, Fuse Switches and Motor Safety Stations.

I have had a lot of experience with metal fixing such as drilling, tapping, sheet metal work, which includes using a guillotine and folder.

I have wired cable in to many different types of terminals, contacts, circuit breakers, switches, push buttons, lights, emergency lighting circuits.

I have worked on Drives. This includes testing and troubleshooting with a Tradesperson. I have done site work at places like Fonterra with drives and switchboards. As well as private pump stations.

I have done testing such as RCD trip test, voltage, continuity, polarity, insulation and phase rotation.

I have been learning to interpret wiring diagrams which have been complex. These diagrams have been for Switchboards Mainly.

Education

Cert 3 Electrotechnology Electrician 2nd Year

Tas Tafe
Warrane, TAS
11-2027

Year 12 Hobart College -

Hobart College
Hobart, TAS
11-2023

Skills

  • Wire installation
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Electrical safety
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Panel wiring
  • Willingness to learn
  • Problem-solving
  • Hand and power tools
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Power tool operation
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Heavy lifting
  • Safety protocols
  • Quality control
  • Finish work
  • Load calculations
  • Test equipment
  • Lighting installation
  • Power and hand tool operation
  • Flexible schedule
  • Circuit testing
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Industrial wiring
  • Lighting systems
  • Power distribution
  • Control systems
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Electrical testing
  • Relationship building
  • Site preparation
  • Electrical repair
  • Wiring layouts
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Testing equipment

Timeline

2nd Year Apprentice Electrician

Engineered Switchboards
11.2022 - Current

Cert 3 Electrotechnology Electrician 2nd Year

Tas Tafe

Year 12 Hobart College -

Hobart College
Tom Hocking-Cousins