Expert Panel:

Name Company Occupation

Co-ordinator:
Lloyd Wheatley
Facilitator:
Simon Coetzee
Co-Facilitator: Occupati onal
Raquel Silva
Matthew Holt
Profi le
Dates and Venue:
October 2018
of
Tortola,
British Virgin Islands Junior Concreter

October 2018

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Junior Concreter
DUTIES AND TASKS

DUTY A: Prepare for Concreting Activities

Task A1: Contribute to health,
safety and quality in the
workplace (including risk
assessment, fire & first aid)
Task A4: Erect and dismantle
access scaffolding
Task A7: Apply and maintain
hand tools for construction
Task A2: Transfer levels
Task A5: Principles of reinforced
concrete
Task A8: Apply and maintain
power tools for construction
Task A3: Interpret construction
drawings
Task A6: Prepare a work area
Task A9: Optimise productivity
and efficiency of construction
site operations

DUTY B: Fix Reinforcement According to Specifications

Task B1: Identify and select steel Task B2: Perform basic Task B3: Measure, mark and cut
types and thicknesses measurement and calculations steel
for construction

Task B4: Bend reinforcing Task B5: Manufacture a bending Task B6: Tie reinforcement
according to bending schedule bench and key using various methods

Task B7: Assemble, tie and fix a Task B8: Assemble, tie and fix Task B9: Join and splice rebar
basic cage for base, foundation, columns using various tying methods
floor slab or plinth

DUTY C: Mix, Pour, Finish and Repair Concrete

Task C1: Batch Task C5: Slump Task C6: Pour, Task C7: Skim Task C8: Repair,
and mix concrete Test Concrete finish and cure walls, floors and treat, grout and
according to mix concrete for decks ceiling slabs resurface
design hardened
concrete

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Additional Information:

Expected Worker Behaviours Employability Knowledge and Skills

 Organised
 Informational research
 Persistent
 Legal and regulatory requirements
 Flexible
 Planning and administration
 Attentive
 Leadership and supervision
 Observant
 Communication
 Detail-oriented
 Teamwork
 Amiable
 Community-building
 Analytical
 Time management
 Patient
 Basic business practices
 Prompt
 Basic bookkeeping practices
 Self-motivated
 ICT
 Disciplined
 Marketing
 Resourceful
 Equipment and machinery operation
 Resilient
 Basic mechanical skills
 Focused
 Basic repair and maintenance
 Creative
 Basic first aid
 Positive
 Basic fire fighting
 Informed
 Risk assessment techniques
 Confident
 Measurement and calculation
 Committed
 Si and Imperial systems and conversions
 Environmentally aware
 Drawing symbols
 Capable of multi-tasking
 Types and applications of drawings
 Ability to learn from experience
 Principles of reinforced concrete including
 Ability to prioritise
load, sheer and forces
 Deformation of rebar during bending
 Shape codes for rebar
 Types and applications of ties
 Tools, materials and equipment for concreting

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Junior Concreter
Equipment Tools Materials
 Concrete mixer
 Hoe  Nails
 Rebar bending machine
 Steel rake  Nuts and bolts
 Rebar cutters (optional)
 Shovel  Timber
 Dump truck small (optional)
 Pliers (cutting and nippers)  Poles for propping
 Wheel barrows
 Adjustable wrench 250mm and staying
 Dumpy level (optional)
 Crosscut saw  Threaded bar
 Concrete pump (optional)
 Claw hammer  Galvanised tie wire
 System scaffolding up to 6m x 4 bays
 Ball pien hammer (24 gauge)
including all fittings, ladders and
 Wooden trowels  Shutter oil or
trapdoors
 Straight edge 3m equivalent
 Bending table (or components to make)
 Spirit level 1200  Rebar 10mm,
 Steel shutters for square column x 6
 Plumb bob 12mm and 16mm
 Steel shutters for base x 6
 Water level
 Steel decking for 30m2 deck x 2
 Steel trowel
 Steel shutters for round column x 2
 Grinder
 Steel props 2,4m to 3m x 50
 Drill
 Concrete vibrator and poker
 Electric saw
 Cube test boxes
 Cold chisels
 Slump test cone
 Builders square 900 x 600
 Desktop or laptop computer with
internet access, planning software and  Files
MS Office  Measuring tapes 5m or 8m
 Chalk
 Cut off saw
 Hack saw
 Tool box
 Stamper for concrete
testing
 Manual stamper for
compaction

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 Future Trends
 Once funding is available large scale growth
and rebuilding will take place
 Donor funding for rebuilding will create
opportunities
 Green building will grow in commercial and
residential sectors
 Laser scanning technology will gain popularity
 Remodelling in the market will increase
 Homebuyers will seek out simple, walkable
communities
Concerns
 Rising input costs
 Lack of Government funding delaying projects
 Shortage of concreting skills affecting quality
of concrete elements in industry
 Skilled labour shortage will continue to plague
construction companies
 Construction companies will be more cautious
about project selection
 Perception that construction is a dirty
occupation

Career Path

This occupational standard specifies the duties and tasks required to become a Junior Concreter in the
construction industry.
Career paths include:

Engineer

Technician

Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor

Masonry Carpentry Concreting Plumbing Electrical

Mason Carpenter Concreter Plumber Electrician

Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior

Mason Carpenter Concreter Plumber Electrician

Construction Hand

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 OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD

Junior Concreter

Economic (Sub) Sector:

Construction

ISCO 2018 reference code:

9312 Civil Engineering Labourers
9313 Building Construction Labourers
Scope of the standard:
Civil engineering and building construction labourers perform routine tasks in connection with the
building and maintenance of roads, railways, dams and other civil engineering projects.

Developed by:
1. Simon Coetzee
2.

Endorsed by:

Approved by:

Approval date:

Review date:

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Junior Concreter
 Occupational Levels
No. Employability Competencies Supervisor Craftsman Skilled /
Semi
Skilled
1. Communication
1.1. Verbally communicate with others X X X
1.2. Communicate with others in writing X X
2. Teamwork
2.1. Work within a team X X X
2.2. Solve disputes and negotiate with others X X
2.3. Defend rights at work X X X
2.4. Time and resource management (Control/Saving) X X
2.5 Make decisions X X
3. Self-marketing
3.1. CV writing X X
3.2. Job interviews X X
3.3. Presentation skills X
4. Problem Solving
4.1. Identify and analyse work problems X X
4.2. Solve problems at a work site X X
4.3. Evaluate results and make decisions X
5. Business Skills(Optional)
5.1. Find/create small business idea project X
5.2. Analytical thinking X
5.3. Prepare simple feasibility studies for their projects X
5.4. Prepare business plan of project to present to X
loans institutions
5.5. Implement, managing, improving and developing X
their project
6. Computer/ICT skills
6.1. Use a computer X X X
6.2. Use internet X X X
7. Languages
7.1. Basic communication skills X X X
7.2. Use English technical terms related to carpentry X X X
8. Mathematical Skills
8.1 Perform basic measurement operations X X X
8.2 Perform mathematical operations X X X

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Competency 1: Bend Reinforcing According to Drawings and Specifications

Range: Applies to steel reinforcing between Ø6mm and Ø16mm which is bent
according to a bending schedule and/or site requirements.

Related Tasks from Task A1: Contribute to Task A7: Apply and Task A8: Apply and
Occupational Profile: health, safety and maintain hand tools for maintain power tools
quality in the workplace construction for construction
(including risk
assessment, fire & first
aid)

Task B2: Perform basic Task B1: Identify and Task A5: Principles of
measurement and select steel types and reinforced concrete
calculations for thicknesses
concreting

Task B3: Measure, mark Task B4: Bend Task B5: Manufacture a
and cut steel reinforcing according to bending bench and key
bending schedule
Task A10: Optimise productivity and efficiency of construction site operations

Performance Criteria: 1.1 Principles of reinforced concrete are explained.

1.2 Hand tools for reinforcing are selected and safely applied according to
manufacturer’s specifications.
1.3 Power tools for reinforcing are selected and safely applied according to
manufacturer’s specifications.
1.4 Hand and power tools are safely maintained where practicable
according to site requirements.
1.5 Steel of the correct thickness is cut to size according to bending
schedule.
1.6 Bending bench and key are manufactured according to drawings.
1.7 Reinforcing is bent according to shape codes set out in bending
schedules.
1.8 Opportunities for the improvement of productivity and efficiency are
identified and documented.

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Competency 2: Fix Reinforcing for Simple Forms According to Reinforcement Drawings and Schedules

Range: Applies to the safe fixing of reinforcement according to drawings and bending
schedules for the following:
 Bases and plinths
 Floor and ground slabs
 Foundations
 Square, rectangular and round columns
Includes the interpretation of basic reinforcing drawings and bending
schedules.

Related Tasks from Task A2: Transfer levels Task A3: Interpret Task B6: Tie
Occupational Profile: construction drawings reinforcement using
various methods

Task B7: Assemble, tie Task B8: Assemble, tie Task A6: Prepare a work
and fix a basic cage for and fix columns area
base, foundation, floor
slab or plinth

Task A10: Optimise Task A4: Erect and Task B9: Join and splice
productivity and dismantle access rebar using various tying
efficiency of scaffolding methods
construction site
operations

Performance Criteria: 2.1. Levels are accurately transferred using manual methods.
2.2. Drawings are accurately interpreted and quantities extracted.
2.3. Reinforcement work area is prepared according to company procedures.
2.4. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawing
requirements for square and rectangular columns.
2.5. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawing
requirements for foundations, plinths and bases.
2.6. Access scaffolding is erected and dismantled according to company
procedures in compliance with legislation.
2.7. Opportunities for the improvement of productivity and efficiency are
identified and documented.

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 Competency 3: Mix, Pour, Place, Finish, Cure and Repair Concrete According to Industry Standards

Range: Applies to the placement, finishing, testing and repairing of concrete.

Related Tasks from Task C1: Batch and mix Task C5: Slump Test Task C6: Pour, finish and
Occupational Profile: concrete according to Concrete cure concrete for decks
mix design
Task C8: Repair, treat, Task C7: Skim walls, Task A10: Optimise
grout and resurface floors and ceiling slabs productivity and
hardened concrete efficiency of
construction site
operations
Performance Criteria: 3.1. Concrete is safely batched and mixed according to mix design.
3.2. Concrete is poured and finished for decks and slabs according to industry
standards and company procedures.
3.3. Concrete is safely finished and cured according to requirements.
3.4. Hardened concrete is repaired, grouted and treated according to industry
standards and company procedures.
3.5. Walls, floors and ceiling slabs are skimmed according to industry standards
and company procedures.
3.6. Concrete is slump tested before use according to industry standards and
best practices.

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