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 Supervisor
(Concrete)

October 2018

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
DUTIES AND TASKS

DUTY A: Supervise Construction Site Preparation

Task A1: Manage Task A2: Transfer Task A3: Interpret Task A4: Erect and Task A5: Inspect
health, safety and levels and set out construction dismantle access scaffolding
quality in the a building drawings and scaffolding
workplace specifications and
(including risk develop a
assessment, fire & workplan
first aid)
Task A6: Principles Task A7: Prepare a Task A8: Apply Task A9: Apply Task A10: Perform
of reinforced work area and maintain hand and maintain basic
concrete tools for power tools for measurement and
concreting concreting calculations for
concreting

DUTY B: Fix Reinforcement According to Specifications

Task B1: Identify and Task B2: Read and Task B3: Measure, Task B4: Bend
select steel types and interpret complex mark and cut steel reinforcing according to
thicknesses reinforcement drawings bending schedule
and bending schedules

Task B5: Manufacture a Task B6: Join and splice Task B7: Assemble, tie Task B8: Assemble, tie
bending bench and key rebar using various and fix a basic cage for and fix columns
tying methods base, foundation, floor
slab or plinth

Task B9: Assemble, tie Task B10: Assemble, Task B11: Assemble, Task B12: Assemble,
and fix reinforcing for tie and fix walls tie and fix beams and tie and fix staircases
lift shafts decks (one way and two and landings
way)

Task B13: Assemble, tie Task B14: Interpret Task B15: Perform Task B16: Cut and Core
and fix cantilever decks and action concrete staging and birdcaging concrete
test results using timber and steel
stays

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
DUTY C: Mix, Pour, Finish and Repair Concrete

Task C1: Batch and mix Task C2: Pour, finish Task C3: Pour, finish Task C4: Pour, finish
concrete according to and cure concrete for and cure concrete for and cure concrete for
mix design walls columns floor slabs and plinths
(including cutting)

Task C5: Test Concrete Task C6: Pour, finish Task C7: Skim walls, Task C8: Repair, treat,
and cure concrete for floors and ceiling slabs grout and resurface
decks hardened concrete

Task C9: Apply Task C10: Pour, finish Task C11: Pour, finish Task C12: Pour, finish
decorative finishes to and cure concrete for and cure concrete for and cure concrete for
concrete lift shafts staircases and landings cantilevers

DUTY D: Manage Construction Business

Task D2: Procure Goods and

Task D1: Manage Finances Task D3: Manage Staff
Services

Task D4: Manage

Task D5: Compile Tender Task D6: Manage Construction
Communication on a
Documents and Submissions Contract
Construction Site

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
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– Supervisor (Concrete)
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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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
 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 Supervisor for
Concreting activities 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 Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
 OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD

Supervisor (Concreting)

Economic (Sub) Sector:

Construction

ISCO 2018 reference code:

3123 Supervisor Concrete

Scope of the standard:

Applies to all small to medium scale concreting, shuttering and steel fixing activities that take place
on a typical building site. Does not include major civil works and specialised concreting activities
like bridges.

Developed by:
1. Simon Coetzee
2.

Endorsed by:

Approved by:

Approval date:

Review date:

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
 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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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
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: Manage Task A8: Apply and Task A9: Apply and
Occupational Profile: health, safety and maintain hand tools for maintain power tools
quality in the workplace concreting for concreting
(including risk
assessment, fire & first
aid)

Task A10: Perform basic Task B1: Identify and Task B2: Read and
measurement and select steel types and interpret complex
calculations for thicknesses reinforcement drawings
concreting and bending schedules

Task B3: Measure, mark Task B4: Bend Task B5: Manufacture a
and cut steel reinforcing according to bending bench and key
bending schedule
Performance Criteria: 1.1 Hand tools for reinforcing are selected and safely applied according to
manufacturer’s specifications.
1.2 Power tools for reinforcing are selected and safely applied according to
manufacturer’s specifications.
1.3 Hand and power tools are safely maintained where practicable
according to site requirements.
1.4 Steel of the correct thickness is cut to size according to bending
schedule.
1.5 Reinforcing is bent according to shape codes set out in bending
schedules.

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
 Straight Walls
 L-shaped walls
 Ring beams and decks
 Lift shafts
Includes the interpretation of basic reinforcing drawings and bending
schedules.

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
Related Tasks from Task A2: Transfer levels Task A3: Interpret Task B6: Join and splice
Occupational Profile: and set out a building construction drawings rebar using various tying
and specifications and methods
develop a workplan

Task B8: Assemble, tie Task B7: Assemble, tie Task A7: Prepare a work
and fix columns and fix a basic cage for area
base, foundation, floor
slab or plinth

Task B9: Assemble, tie Task B10: Assemble, tie Task B11: Assemble, tie
and fix reinforcing for and fix walls and fix beams and decks
lift shafts (one way and two way)

Performance Criteria: 2.1. Drawings are accurately interpreted and quantities extracted.
2.2. Rebar is joined and spliced according to site requirements.
2.3. Levels are transferred using a dumpy level according to manufacturers’
specifications and company procedures.
2.4. Reinforcement is safely and accurately bent according to requirements of
bending schedules.
2.5. Reinforcement is accurately and neatly spliced according to company
policies and procedures.
2.6. Base/plinth/column is safely and accurately set out and marked according
to drawing position and dimensions.
2.7. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawings and
requirements for columns.
2.8. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawings
requirements for floor slabs, bases, plinths and foundations.
2.9. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawings and
specifications for beams and decks.
2.10. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawings
requirements for a wall.
2.11. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawings
requirements for a lift shaft.
2.12. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawings
requirements for square and rectangular columns.

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
Competency 3: Fix Reinforcing for Complex Construction Elements According to Reinforcement
Drawings and Schedules

Range: Applies to the safe cutting, bending and fixing of reinforcement according to
drawings and bending schedules for the following:
 Cantilevers
 Staircases
Includes the interpretation of reinforcing drawings and bending schedules.

Related Tasks from Task A4: Erect Task A5: Inspect Task A6: Task B12:
Occupational Profile: and dismantle scaffolding Principles of Assemble, tie and
access reinforced fix staircases and
scaffolding concrete landings
Task B13: Task B14: Task B15: Task B16: Cut
Assemble, tie and Interpret and Perform staging and Core
fix cantilever action concrete and birdcaging concrete
decks test results using timber and
steel stays
Performance Criteria: 3.1. Reinforcement is safely and accurately cut and bent according to
requirements of bending schedules.
3.2. Scaffolding is erected and dismantled according to regulations and site
procedures.
3.3. Construction position is safely and accurately set out and marked
according to drawing.
3.4. Scaffold is inspected for compliance to national and site standards and
procedures.
3.5. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawing
requirements for staircase and landing.
3.6. Reinforcement is safely and accurately tied according to drawing
requirements for cantilever deck.
3.7. Bird caging and staging is conducted using timber and steel stays.
3.8. Concrete is cut and cored according to site requirements.
3.9. Concrete test results are interpreted and actioned to ensure concrete
quality.

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
 Competency 4: Mix, Pour, Place, Finish and Repair Concrete According to Industry Standards

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

Related Tasks from Task D1: Batch Task D2: Pour, Task D3: Pour, Task D4: Pour,
Occupational Profile: and mix concrete finish and cure finish and cure finish and cure
according to mix concrete for walls concrete for concrete for floor
design columns slabs and plinths
(including
cutting)
Task D5: Test Task D6: Pour, Task D7: Skim Task D8: Repair,
Concrete finish and cure walls, floors and treat, grout and
concrete for ceiling slabs resurface
decks hardened
concrete
Task D9: Apply Task D10: Pour, Task D11: Pour, Task D12: Pour,
decorative finish and cure finish and cure finish and cure
finishes to concrete for lift concrete for concrete for
concrete shafts staircases and cantilevers
landings
Performance Criteria: 4.1. Concrete is safely batched and mixed according to mix design.
4.2. Cube is tested according to industry standards.
4.3. Concrete is safely applied to various forms according to industry quality
standards.
4.4. Concrete is safely finished and cured according to requirements.
4.5. Concrete is safely cut and cored when required.
4.6. Concrete test results are interpreted and the necessary adjustments made
to ensure concrete quality meets specifications.
4.7. Decorative finishes are safely applied to concrete.
4.8. Floors, walls and ceilings are safely skimmed according to site
requirements.
4.9. Hardened concrete surfaces are safely repaired, treated, grouted and
resurfaced as required by site.

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
Competency 5: Manage Construction Site Operations
Applies to the optimisation of all processes on a construction site, including
Range:
program development and administration to ensure maximum efficiency at
lowest cost. Includes but not limited to:
 Workplan development
 Site administration
 Just In Time (JIT) procurement
 Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
 Utilisation of new technologies and methods for improving
productivity based on world best practices.
Task E1: Develop Task E2: Optimise Task E3: Manage
Related Tasks from
construction work productivity and administration of a
Occupational Profile:
programme efficiency of construction site
construction site (including drawing
operations revisions, claims,
payments etc)
5.1. Construction workplans are developed to meet construction schedule
Performance Criteria:
per work area.
5.2. Site administration and documentation is developed and implemented
according to company standards and procedures.
5.3. Just in time procurement is done timeously in accordance with site and
programme requirements taking into account lead times and stock
levels required.
5.4. Productivity and efficiency are measured and opportunities for
improvement identified.
5.5. Kaizen plans are compiled and implemented according to site
requirements and company procedures.
5.6. Productivity and efficiency improvements are measured and
documented.
5.7. Programmes and look aheads are developed to meet client and legal
requirements.
5.8. New technologies and methods are researched and implemented
where practicable.

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
Competency 6: Manage Construction Business

Range: Applies to the management of finances, staff, communication on site and

tendering for new business opportunities. Includes but not limited to:
 Payment of vendors and contractors
 Procurement of goods and services
 Onboarding and demobbing of staff and contractors
 Human resource management
 Industrial relations
 Site communications
 Tenders and negotiations
 Payments and claims from client

Related Tasks from Task F1: Task F2: Task F3: Task F4: Task F5:
Occupational Profile: Manage Procure Manage staff Manage Compile
finances goods and communication tender
services on a documents
construction and
site submissions
6.1. Claims are initiated and processed according to site requirements.
Performance
6.2. Payments are made timeously and accurately according to company
Criteria:
procedures.
6.3. Tender opportunities are identified and tenders submitted for selected
projects.
6.4. Budget is compiled and managed according to site and company
procedures.
6.5. Financial statements are interpreted and actioned according to
company procedures.
6.6. Staff and contractors are timeously onboarded and demobbed.
6.7. Human resources are managed according to company policies and
procedures
6.8. Industrial relations are managed according to site and company policies
and procedures
6.9. Site communication plan is developed, implemented and
communicated to all staff.
6.10. Payments and claims from the client are managed according to contract
type and guidelines.

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)
Competency 7: Manage Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Aspects of a Construction Project

Range: Applies to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a

site SHEQ system.
Related Tasks from Task G1: Task G2: Task G3: Monitor Task G4:
Occupational Profile: Develop Implement SHEQ and evaluate Perform
integrated SHEQ system SHEQ system preventative and
system for a effectiveness corrective actions
construction site
7.1. Integrated SHEQ system is developed for a construction site
Performance Criteria:
7.2. SHEQ system is implemented
7.3. SHEQ system application is monitored and evaluated for effectiveness
7.4. Corrective and preventative actions are timeously actioned

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Occupational Profile & Standard– Supervisor (Concrete)