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Patrick F. Colclough
71 Waterloo Road, Dublin 4
Tel: 0861082763
pfmjcolclough@gmail.com
Professional Qualifications
 2009 - 2012 Facilitator’s Certificate for AVP training (Conflict
transformation & resolution)
 2009 - 2014 Irish Red Cross Train for Trainer/ CBHFA Trainer
 2011 - 2014 Toe by Toe Mentor (Teaching adult literacy)
 2013 Gasca ‘Presidents award’ (Bronze)
 2014 Student Member ofEngineers Ireland
Education
 2002 – 2006 Sandford Park School, Ranelagh, Dublin
 2006 – 2007 Institute ofEducation, Leeson Street,
Dublin
 2008 Leaving Certificate - English, History, Geography,
Mathematics, Business, Art, Technical Drawing, French,
Results: 325 points
 March 2012 European Computer Driving License
 July 2012 Open University Certificate ofHigher Education in Mathematics
 2015 – 2016 Advanced certificate in Architectural technology from DFEI
 2016 B.Eng (Hons) (Higher second) from the Open University
 T173 Engineering the future (2009)
 MU123 Discovering mathematics (2010)
 MST121 Using mathematics (2011)
 T207 Engineering: mechanics,materials, design (2013)
 T307 Innovation: designing for a sustainable future (2014)
 T191 personal and career developmentin engineering (2015)
 TXR 120 Engineering an active introduction (2015)
 TXR220 Engineering in action (2015)
 T450 The engineering project(2015)
 T397 Key Skills for professional engineers (2016)
 T217 Design essentials (2016)
 T313 Renewable energy (2016)

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Work Experience
 2015 – on going Stall proprietor for Ken Entertainment Limited
 2015 – on going Carpenter for Rory Boyle Construction Ltd.
 2015 Fund raiser for Leinster Animal Rescue
 2015 Dog walker/Trainer (Private enterprise)
 2015 (April) Road hand and driver for Constant motion pictures
 2014 Dog Trainer for The Irish Dogs for the Disabled
 2011 - 2014 Bothar Farm, Arklow –livestock, crops, general maintenance
 2010 Setdesign and construction for community drama group.
 2009 Industrial cleaner (Self-employed) - businesses, schools,
homes.
 2008 (June – September) Clarke Catering Service - Kitchen Assistant
 2006 & 2007 (Summer) Adams & Butler - Dublin guide , general office work
and couriering
 2005 – 2008 (Part time) Alix Gardner Cookery - kitchen assistant and waiter.
SKILLS
 Written communication
I canpresentarguments,producereportsand summariesinformationin aclearandfocusedmanner.
 Oral communication
I candiscussissues,talk aboutspecific topics,andlisten to viewpoints andpresent information.
 Teamworking
I participateingroupworkactivities throughpersonal contributionandvaluinginputsmadebyothers.
 Leadership
I canmotivateand encourage othersandcarryultimateresponsibility.
 Interpersonal skills
I canrelatewellto others and acceptandvalueothers - particularlycolleaguesandcustomers.
 Computerliteracy
I am proficientinwordprocessingandsoftwarepackages.
 Numeracy
I candeal withnumerical data,includingstatistics,graphs,figuresandbudgets.
 Planning and organizing
I canorganize work andpersonalevents to produceaplanof actionandreacha target.
 Initiative
I canactwithoutconstantdirection,assesssituationsand recognize whatneedsto bedone.
 Problemsolving
I canassesssituations, recognize difficultiesanddeterminetheactionthatmightbeneededto achieve
a successfuloutcome.
 Adaptability/flexibility
I canrecognizing thatalternative actionmaybe needed andam ableto adapt to change.

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Activities
 FETAC Level 3 & 4 VEC Courses 2009 – 2014
Irish, Drawing, Leatherwork, Industrial skills, Woodcraft, Wood Carving, group skills,
study skills, Holistic health, Arc Welding, philosophy.
 FETAC Level 5 Certificates:
 2010 First Aid, Cardiac First Response, Health Related Fitness, Anatomy,
Physiology.
 2011 Auto CAD, Acting Skills and Techniques, Performance Craft,
Theatre, Media Analysis, Kinesiology.
Interests
Film, chess, music, volunteering,Guitar, Fitness/Mui Thi, Poker, Art/Crafts, Wood sculpture,
Strategy games.
I was part ofthe team that helped introduce the Irish Red Cross and Red Crescent
Community based health and first aid in action program, teaching Red Cross, health & first
aid courses, helping people to stop smoking, organising testing for HIV, cholesterol, etc. I
have setup and chaired many community groups and projects, such as active retirement
community Christmas parties, smoking cessation groups, Drug, alcohol and violence
prevention groups and charity mini marathons. I was a long standing member ofthe local
church quire and play with different groups ofmusicians. I also have some experience in
building development, with experience in carpentry, basic skills in block laying and arc
welding and am in the process of self-renovating my home.
REFERENCES
Alix Gardner – Alix Gardner’s Catering
Tel: (01) 6681553
Rory Boyle-Stern – Rory Boyle Construction Ltd.
Tel: 085 152 6410