After earning gold in a regional competition last week, a Kelowna resident says he is excited to represent B.C. when he competes in the Skills Canada Nationals next month.

Kurt Breton, a level 4 apprentice at Okanagan College, earned first in the Automotive Service category during the Skills Canada regional championships, held April 5 at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford.

The 24-year-old said he91裸聊视频檚 been tinkering with toys for as long as he can remember.

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The regional competition had six different stations ranging from building a break-line to diagnosing a check engine light.

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Performing a wheel alignment was challenging to Breton because the tool the competition provided was old school, 91裸聊视频渒ind of like a leveler, and I91裸聊视频檝e never seen that before. So I went into that one completely blind,91裸聊视频� he said.

But he felt confident when it came to diagnosing a check engine light.

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The vehicle was leaking gas fumes and Breton was able to find two leaks.

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One day, Breton plans to own his own shop but for now he91裸聊视频檚 finishing his apprenticeship, working at RPM to complete his hours.

He hopes to continue working at RPM 91裸聊视频渁s long as they keep me,91裸聊视频� he said.