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David Edwards
David is motivated by individual ambition rather than the need to impress his peers - he is very strong willed and has a keen interest in architecture, but is not convinced that University is really for him. He has a provisional university offer (an architectural degree), but is willing to turn this down for a place on the project. David is seeking to carve out an identity for himself. He has been working for a computer solutions company and a primary school while completing his studies.Quick Facts
Age: 18
Home Town: Tunbridge Wells
Ambition: To be an electrician or an architect
Looking Back Interview
Channel 4: Did Bricking It live up to your expectations?
David: Yes, and more. The experiences I got were so valuable. We were
given much more of a free rein than I expected. We completed work that you wouldn't
get to do until your third year in an apprenticeship; it was an amazing opportunity.
Channel 4: What was the best thing about Bricking It?
David: After passing an exam I was taken on a visit to Milan with the project designer, Tara. The opportunity to see Europe from a different point of view was amazing. In the Piazza Duamo we saw the cathedral and everything was so detailed. I was impressed with the work and the architecture.
Channel 4: And the worst thing?
David: Every time we had a sign off it was so nerve racking sitting in the chill out room just waiting to see if our work would pass. Towards the end of the project we started making mistakes and failed the second fix, decorating and decorating snagging sign offs. It was gutting – we would put everything we had into it and to then fail was so depressing.
Channel 4: What was your high point?
David: The high point for me after four months of electrical work was turning the power on for the first time. When all the lights I had worked on turned on it was very rewarding – and relieving. I was very pleased.
Channel 4: And your low point?
David: When Greg Santos was asked to leave the project he was genuinely shocked and stunned. I could see why they did it but we really needed him, just like we needed everyone.
Channel 4: What do you think you'll do now?
David: At the beginning of January I start a four year apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering. I will be working on the design of electrical systems and will study an ONC and an HND in Electrical Engineering. This is a brilliant career option for me after the problems with my colour vision.
Channel 4: Any advice on working in construction?
David: Go for it but get into a situation where you can try it before you commit long term – do some work experience. My experience has been thoroughly enjoyable but your perception of the industry will almost certainly be different from the reality.
Channel 4: And finally…
David: If an electrician ever asks you to hold 2 metal objects, never do it.
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