MEET DESMOND

What type of employment are you interested in?

Apprentiship in building.

What field within the building industry are you interested in?

Carpentry.

What excites you about becoming qualified in your field?

To build for my family and people that need houses.

How would you friends and family describe you?

Very nice, motivated.

Do you have relevant work experience you can give examples of?

Course Manukau MIT - Building cinstruction and at Ara Rangatahi recieved your site safe, confidence in using power and hand tools. I have a restricted licence with own transport.

Do you have any qualifications?

First Aid L1.

Do you hold a full New Zealand drivers license?

Restricted licence.

Are you entitled to work in New Zealand?

Yes.

What is the most important thing to you when it comes to learning your trade?

Health and safety, communication.

What part of working in the industry are you most excited about?

Be able to use hand tools, power tools.

What are two of the biggest challenges you have faced so far?

My license.

What are two of your biggest achievements so far?

Being a leader on my course at MIT and Ara charitable trust.

What’s your favourite power tool?

Saber saw.

What’s the best trade job or project you’ve worked on?

Roofing, awning.

What do you enjoy doing on your day off?

Working out, rest for the next day.