The document contains a curriculum vitae for Rebecca Hickley. It summarizes her educational background including a BSc in Environmental and Biological Sciences from 2013-2015. It also outlines her work experience including positions at various companies conducting occupational health and safety surveys and laboratory work. Her career aspirations are to continue developing as an occupational health and hygiene specialist.

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Le-récca Hickley
BSC IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Biochemistry, Microbiology & Physiology
Cell: 082 729 4951 E-mail: lerecca.hickley@gmail.com
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME: Rebecca Johanna Hickley (Le-récca)
DATE OF BIRTH: 09-12-1991 (Vereeniging)
NATIONALITY: South African
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 9112090046081
GENDER: Female
RESIDENTIAL ADRESS: The Boundary Complex No.79
Dennis Road
Lonehill
2191
POSTAL ADRESS: P.O. Box 9710
Hutten Heights
Newcastle
2956
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Fully Bilingual
Afrikaans
English
HEALTH: Excellent
VEHICLE LICENSE: Code B
CRIMINAL OFFENCES: None
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
SECONDARY EDUCATION
SCHOOL ATTENDED:
Ferrum High School
Newcastle
Matriculated 2010
SUBJECTS:
 Afrikaans
 English
 Mathematics
 Science
 Biology
 Life Orientation
 Geography
 Mathematics 3
AWARDS:
 2006 – HONOURS COLOURS STELLENBOCH SENIOR CHOIR EISTEDFORD
 2006-2008 – HALF COLOURS - ACADEMICS
 2008 – HONOURS COLOURS - NKZN YOUTH CHOIR
 2000 – HONOURS COLOURS – STELLENBOSH SENIOR CHOIR – EISTEDFORD
 2000 – 2009 HALF COLOURS, SENIOR CHOIR
 2010 – PREFECT
 2010 – CAPTAIN 2nd
HOCKEY TEAM
 2010 – HALF COLOURS – AMAJUBA DISTRCT, HOCKEY
TERTIARY EDUCATION
BSc. ENGINEERING - CHEMICAL (2011 -2012)
 MAT - Mathematics 111
 CEMI 1 - Process Principles 121
 CEMI 211 – Materials and Corrosion
 CEM 111 & 121 Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
 CHEN 211 & 223 – Chemistry
 FSKS 111 & 121 – Physics (Elec, Magn, Optic, Atoms, Nuclear Physics)
 ITRW 112 & 126 – Introduction to computers & programming; Programming for Engineers
(Visual Basics)
 TGWN 121– Statistics and Mathematical Modelling
 FIAP 172 – Professional Practice
 MEGI 271 – Workshop Practice

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BSC IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - Biochemistry, Microbiology & Physiology
(2013 - 2015)
 BCHN 316, 317, 322 & 323 – Biochemistry
 FLGX 312, 313, 314 & 326 – Physiology
 MKBS 313, 314, 323 & 324 – Microbiology
 CHEN 211, 212 & 223 – Chemistry
 MAT 121 – Mathematics
 WVTS 211 – Understanding the Technological
 WVTS 321 – Science, Technology and Society
COMPUTOR SKILLS
 Microsoft Office 2010
 Excel 2007; MS Word 2007
 Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Basic 2008
 Introduction to computers & PR
 Programming for Engineers
FURTHER EDUCATION
I am currently in the process of registering at UNISA for an honours degree in Environmental
Management.
I have enrolled at North West University to complete the Legal knowledge Certificate for
Occupational hygienists in August 2016.
This certificate covers the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and relevant
Regulations.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTERESTS / HOBBIES
Horse riding, adventurous trips, art, socialising with friends and motorcycle riding. I love playing
hockey, swimming, singing and the wildlife.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
 SILTECH (Chrome manufacturing)
One month’s practical working experience in 2011 - for B. Engineering studies.
 LANXESS CISA (Chrome chemical manufacturing company)
Period 27/12/2013 – 31/01/2014
Holiday work experience in Laboratory
Conducted analytical chemistry and wet chemistry as part of my training experience and assisted
with general laboratory duties as some of the staff were on leave over the festive season. These
duties included conducting analysis on the ICP, OC and UC machines (Argon and N2 gas).
Some of the functions included:
o Loading and titrating samples.
o Diluting samples from a high concentration to low concentrations.
o Worked with wet and dry samples; determining their mass, moles, pH and density’s.
 EOHS (Earth & Occupational Health Science)
Work experience: period 02/12/2015 – 21/12/2015.
Conducting on-site environment, occupational health and safety surveys that include the
following:
o Illumination
o Noise
o Indoor Air Quality
o Ventilation
o Local Extraction Ventilation
o Hazardous Chemical Substances
o Asbestos surveys
o Vibration surveys – Terrax meter (xyz asses)
o Report writing
I have conducted the following as Laboratory Technician:
o Weighing of filters.
o Filter plating on microscope slides.
o Asbestos identification and fibre counting of bulk samples.
o Calibration of pumps and instruments.
o Internal check on all instruments.
o Filter measurements and identification for organisms and dust particles.

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 AirCHECK CC (Occupational Health, Environmental and Training company)
Work period: 08/02/2016 – to date (permanent).
I am currently appointed as Laboratory Technician for an Authorised Inspection Authority (AIA),
AirCHECK CC. I have also gained experience in the field with regards to Occupational Hygiene
Surveys. I am registered with SAIOH as an Occupational Hygiene Assistant.
Conducting on-site environment, occupational health and safety surveys that include the
following:
o Illumination
o Noise
o Indoor Air Quality
o Ventilation
o Local Extraction Ventilation
o Hazardous Chemical Substances
o Asbestos surveys
o Report writing
I have conducted the following as Laboratory Technician:
o Weighing of filters.
o Asbestos identification and fibre counting of bulk samples.
o Calibration of pumps and instruments.
o Internal check on all instruments.
CAREER ASPIRATIONS
• To continue to develop and grow as an Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist, and to qualify
myself to be an asset in a workplace.
• To be in a job that I enjoy and where I can improve my work skills.
• To have a stable job and be self-sufficient.
I am an energetic, friendly person with a positive outlook on life. I love people and have good
communication skills. As a disciplined worker, I do my work with dedication and to the best of my
ability. I like playing hockey, but horses and spending time in nature comes first.
In the cultural field, I was part of the Northern KwaZulu Natal Youth Choir; we participated in
England at the Legoland World Competition. The high point of the tour was when our choir received
the first positions for the Traditional section and walked away with the overall third place winners.
I am a responsible, honest person and would like to make a success of everything I do. My greatest
desire is to live life to the fullest, and to give my best.

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REFERENCES
 Ds. Gawie van Jaarsveld
Referent: Dutch Reform Church
082 895 6949
 Naveen Kalideen
Laboratory Co-coordinator
LANXESS CISA
Tel: 034 370 7049
Email: naveen.kalideen@lanxess.com
 W.F. Swanepoel
Principal: High School Ferrum
034 3182062
 Johan Joubert
Owner of EOHS
Cell: 083 460 8106
Email: johan@eohs.co.za
 Piet Marais
Managing Director
AirCHECK CC
Cell: 082 444 8713
Email: piet@aircheck-aia.co.za
Web: www.aircheck-aia.co.za