Luca Gauci

I class myself as a hardworking and self-motivated individual with a strong passion for football and a solid background in self-employed barbering. Running a successful home-based barbering business has developed my skills in customer service, time management, and professionalism, while fostering a high level of responsibility and trust. Football has taught me the value of discipline, teamwork, and resilience—qualities that I bring into both my personal and professional life. Known for maintaining a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering quality results in every role I take on.

I attended a 1 week work experience course with Arcadis (project managing/ quantity surveying construction company at their offices in London in July 2024).

During the week I learnt skills such as:

• Introduction to the Construction Industry: Gained an overview of how construction projects are planned and executed, from initial groundwork to final finishes.
• Health & Safety Awareness: Learned about the importance of site safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), risk assessments, and following proper procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Basic Site Skills: Observed and assisted with hands-on tasks such as measuring, material handling, basic tool use, and site clean-up—developing an appreciation for attention to detail and physical effort involved.
• Teamwork & Communication: Worked alongside tradespeople, site managers, and labourers, learning how clear communication and collaboration are essential for a smooth-running project.
• Time Management & Reliability: Understood the importance of punctuality, sticking to deadlines, and being dependable in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Professional Conduct: Experienced what it means to act professionally on-site—respecting supervisors, following instructions, and maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.

At the end of my experience the company were trying to encourage me to take on their apprenticeship scheme and think that I could pursue a very good career within that industry.

Duke of Edinburgh award - Bronze