Kyle Iain James Cameron

Address: Hillview, Ardindrean, Lochbroom, Garve, Ross-Shire, IV232SE

Tel: (01854) 655244

Mobile: 07732386319

Email:

Personal Statement

Currently a student atWest Highland College UHI in Mallaig, studying for an NC in Shipping and Maritime Operations, I wish to pursue a career in the Merchant Navy as Engineer Officer. I believe I have the skills and abilities that make me a suitable candidate for a cadetship. I have excellent team working and leadership skills along with a proven work ethic and the ability to work independently when required.

Key Skills

-Working as part of a team.

-Using power tools such a chain saw and petrol strimmer.

-Use of computers.

-AutoCAD skills.

-Playing the bagpipes.

-Effective communicator.

-I have practical skills for working with tools.

-General problem solving.

-Understanding technical drawings using British standards.

Education

2017 - Present West Highland College UHI Mallaig

NC in Shipping and Maritime Operations SCQF level 6

STCW - Personal Survival Techniques October 2017

STCW - Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities October 2017

2012–2017 Ullapool High School

SQA qualifications

Subject / Level / Date / Grade
English / National 5 / 2017 / A
Physics / National 5 / 2017 / B
Mathematics / National 5 / 2016 / C
Graphic Communication / National 5 / 2016 / B
Geography / National 5 / 2016 / B
Geography / Higher / 2017 / D
Physical Education / National 4 / 2016 / Pass

Career history

June 2017 – Present Tesco Ullapool

Customer assistant within the fresh food department responsible for replenishing stock and various other duties.

June 2016 – June 2017 Mr Paul Bennett and Mrs Kathryn Bennett
Part Time Gardener/Handyman

Carry out various gardening duties – wood cutting, grass cutting, fencing and small building work.

Work Experience 2015

  • I spent a week working with the local countryside ranger, including supervising S1 pupils while on an outward bound trip to TaneraMhor and I also led a guided tour up a local mountain. Through this work experience I gained an Intermediate 1 qualification.
  • I enjoy working with people and machinery and at the end of Secondary 3, rather than participating in school activities, I organised a week of work experience at Ullapool harbour.While at the harbour I undertook many tasks such as tying up the ferry MV Loch Seaforth, many other trawlers and also maintaining the upkeep of the pier.
  • In the winter of 2015, I carried out work experience with a joiner helping to install a new heating system in Ullapool High School. This took place over one week after school.

Other Skills, Interests and experiences

Achieved Duke of Edinburgh bronze and silver awards.

Pipe Major of Ullapool and District Pipe Band which is a Grade 3 Pipe band having won the Grade 4A World Championships in August 2016.

Volunteering for local charitable events – Piping for sponsored MS walks, nursing home and occasional piping at funerals. I also volunteered with the school janitor during my free periods undertaking tasks such as emptying recycling bins, replacing ceiling tiles and any other maintenance jobs.

I spend time making various items from wood and metal and I am skilled in using a wood lathe and other power tools.

I enjoy spending time in our boat fishing out in Loch Broom.

I have been on two short trips on the Wylde Swan atwo mast topsail schooneraround Loch Broom and the Summer Isles.

I have experienced how cruise ships are run and managed, as I have enjoyed four family holidays on board Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and MSC ships.

References

Academic

Mr Shaun Escott

West Highland College UHI

Mallaig Training Centre

West Bay

Mallaig

PH41 4PX

01397874601

Personal

Mr G MacKenzie

Cherry Bank

Ardindrean

Lochbroom

Garve

Ross-Shire

IV232SE

01854 655216