Mid Green occupationConstruction and the built environment
Construction assembly and installation operative - Concrete
Assembling and installing manufactured components to agreed design specification and tolerance.
Summary
This occupation is found in the construction sector. On site assembly of manufactured components is a rapidly growing part of the construction sector, representing 15% of the market in 2018. Projects include; infrastructure, residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, education, rail, prisons and leisure. Structures and components are manufactured in factories and then transported to the construction site, ready for location, connection and finishing. Materials can include concrete, timber, modular and portable buildings and can include plastic and steel components. Projects can be small local ones such as a bespoke house or nationwide in large scale developments such as residential and social housing, schools and hospitals. These can be permanent, temporary or re-locatable.
The broad purpose of this occupation is to use elements manufactured off site, installed and assembled in a construction site environment.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with team colleagues and supervisors as well as those from other organisations such as main contractors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, plant operators, drivers, Health and Safety Executive representatives, Environment Agency, site managers, construction managers and other trades. The occupation involves working outside on a construction site, in a range of weather conditions, on projects anywhere in the UK. In some instances it will involve travelling and working away from home.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the assembly and installation of manufactured components to agreed design specification and tolerance. This includes the safe handling, moving, installing and finishing to specification and within deadlines under the guidance of senior team colleagues or a supervisor depending on the size of the organisation.
The apprenticeship consists of four optional routes:
- Pre-cast Concrete
- Timber Frame
- Relocatable Modular and Portable Buildings
- Permanent Modular Buildings
Typical job titles include
- Assembly operative | Concrete finisher | Modular and portable building operative | Modular building installer | Modular cabin fitter | Modular installer | Precast erector | Precast installer | Slinger signaller | structural insulated panels (SIP) installer | Timber frame erector | Timber frame installer | timber framer
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
The principles of environment, health, safety and welfare and how they must be applied in relation to their work and to others.
K2:
The responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance to undertake the work e.g. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, Manual Handling and Working at Height Regulations.
K3:
How to communicate with others and follow organisational procedures to conform to productive work practices.
K4:
The different techniques and methods to move, lift and handle, pre-assembled, manufactured elements and modules.
K5:
How to use, store and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.
K6:
How to interpret various types of information for drawings and specifications in various types and formats including digital e.g. Building Information Modelling and Personal Digital Assistant models.
K7:
How to comply with specifications and drawings when assembling, positioning and fixing manufactured elements and modules.
K8:
The specific safe working practices for moving, lifting and handling pre-assembled, manufactured elements and modules including – risk assessments and method statements, lift plans, control of hand-arm vibration syndrome, dust and noise.
K9:
The different techniques and methods to move, handle and store resources prior to installation.
K10:
The principles and practice of working at height and the use of access equipment including: mobile elevated work platforms, scaffold, fall prevention systems and equipment.
K11:
The principles of slinging and signalling.
K12:
The use of different materials and how they work together for load bearing and non-load bearing purposes.
K13:
The quality requirements of the materials and products that are being installed.
K14:
The different methods of installation and removal of temporary works and/or formwork.
K15:
The different methods of installation and removal of products such as structural elements, flooring units, stairs, pods, modules and cladding.
K16:
How and when to follow organisational reporting procedures to identify and rectify problems arising from information, resources and methods of work.
K17:
How to set out components in relation to datum points to maintain dimensional control
K18:
Component identification marks, their meaning and the implications on working methods e.g. lifting points marked on drawings, lifting configurations and sequencing.
K19:
How to adjust temporary works to achieve alignment and level.
K20:
How to select and fix specified temporary works, edge protection.
K21:
The properties of a range of fixings, connections, materials and their applications e.g. the purpose and use of wall plates and brackets.
K22:
Application methods of cementitious finishing products such as grouts and fillers.
K23:
The range of insulation types their performance, options, quality and installation methods e.g. preventing cold bridges and forming fire stops.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0265: Construction assembly and installation operative - Concrete (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0265A
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £27,909 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8119 Process operatives n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8119/02 Concrete operatives (concrete production)
- 8149/00 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- 8159/03 Building maintenance operatives
- 8159/99 Construction operatives n.e.c.
S1:
Identify and apply safe working practices in accordance with current legislation, health, safety and welfare regulations, Approved Codes of Practice, company guidance, site specific requirements and taking account of changing circumstances.
S2:
Plan and undertake work practices productively.
S3:
Identify and apply safe use, storage and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.
S4:
Identify and apply safe working techniques when manual handling, working at height and using access equipment and plant such as – fall prevention systems e.g. fall arrest, restraint and access systems, harnesses and scaffold.
S5:
Identify and apply safe working techniques when slinging and signalling the movement of loads.
S6:
Apply different materials for load bearing and non-load bearing purposes according to design and specifications.
S7:
Install and remove temporary works e.g. protection, formwork, propping, bracing and access ramps in accordance with schemes of work.
S8:
Assemble, position and install manufactured components such as structural elements, flooring units, stairs, pods, modules and cladding.
S9:
Complete post installation checks to ensure compliance with specification.
S10:
Interpret information for drawings and specifications in various types and formats including digital e.g. Building Information Modelling and Personal Digital Assistant models
S11:
Measure, mark, align, position and set out lines, starter rails and/or dowel bars according to drawings and specifications.
S12:
Identify and select components according to material identification marks and construction sequence.
S13:
Install temporary protection, propping and bracing according to drawings and specifications.
S14:
Assemble components in accordance with specification and drawings including move, measure, align, fit, level, plumb, position and secure.
S15:
Use appropriate materials and fixings in accordance with drawings, specifications and manufacturer’s instructions.
S16:
Apply finishing products to specified quality standard.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0265: Construction assembly and installation operative - Concrete (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0265A
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £27,909 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8119 Process operatives n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8119/02 Concrete operatives (concrete production)
- 8149/00 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- 8159/03 Building maintenance operatives
- 8159/99 Construction operatives n.e.c.
B1:
Working safely: in accordance with legal, regulatory, contractual and company procedures.
B2:
Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, digital and personal presentation.
B3:
Team work: work effectively and respectfully with others with minimum supervision, having consideration for equality and diversity.
B4:
Independent working: take responsibility for completion of your own work.
B5:
Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to undertake the work instructions.
B6:
Working effectively: undertake the work in a timely and productive manner.
B7:
Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to the work instructions
B8:
Customer focus: deliver work to required quality standards
Technical Educational Products
- ST0265: Construction assembly and installation operative - Concrete (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0265A
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £27,909 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8119 Process operatives n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8119/02 Concrete operatives (concrete production)
- 8149/00 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- 8159/03 Building maintenance operatives
- 8159/99 Construction operatives n.e.c.
