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Knowledge
K1: The importance of site safety whilst being aware of the role of other site workers and their welfare
K2: The principles of waste management, disposal and environmental control in relation to environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations, official guidance and local requirements when working in foreign countries
K3: The different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store resources in the workplace and be aware of potential hazards involved with these resources
K4: Health and safety requirements for control equipment when undertaking work on site along with accident reporting when involved with, fires, spillages, injuries
K5: Safety requirements when working at height and below ground using relevant equipment
K6: The purpose of the work programme and why deadlines should be kept to in relation to progress charts, timetables and estimated times
K7: The importance of construction site reporting procedures and how changes in circumstances will impact on the works programme timetable
K8: The organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they can be implemented
K9: Organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, unit, operative
K10: Complex first aid procedures in an emergency
K11: Safety and load bearing rules when constructing bridges to cross gaps of various sizes using existing materials and prefabricated sections
K12: Safety aspects and rules regarding the use of explosive and delivery of basic demolitions
K13: Environmental and health aspects needed for providing water supply to a given location including water storage
K14: The techniques of setting up and using of transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace
K15: First fixing components in the workplace including frames (door and/or window), linings (door and/or hatch), floor joist coverings (or flat roof decking), partitions (straight)
K16: Second fixing components in the workplace including side hung doors, mouldings (standard architrave, skirting), ironmongery, service encasement, wall and floor units/fitments, cladding
K17: Measuring, marking out, fitting, finishing, positioning and securing
K18: Characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with timber and timber based products and components, such as hardwood, softwood, Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) and other materials
K19: Safe work practices when using tools, resources and equipment in a manner not likely to cause injury should they trip and fall
K20: Working with tools away from the body to avoid injury
K21: What safety guards should be in place in accordance with machine instructions
K22: The correct selection of accessories for machines and the work being undertaken
K23: Identifying the correct maintenance requirements for accessories and how to report defects
K24: The characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with resources such as timber, timber boarding, manufactured sheet material, plastics, doors, mouldings, ironmongery, metals, frames, linings, wall and floor units/fitments, adhesives, sealants, fixings, associated ancillary items, hand and/or power tools and equipment
K25: Safe working practices and procedures and how to report problems when working on site undertaking numerous procedures
K26: The specific hazards associated with carpentry and joinery resources and methods of work
K27: Techniques for setting out and erecting masonry structures in the workplace
K28: Techniques for placing and finishing non-specialist concrete in the workplace
K29: Characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with resources in relation to concreting, fabric reinforcing, timber, plywood, proprietary slab edgings, fixings, bricks, blocks, mortars, frames, insulation, damp-proof barriers, lintels, fixings, ties, hand and powered tools and equipmen
K30: The correct use of bricklaying and concreting resources and how problems associated with these specific resources are managed and reported
K31: Potential hazards associated with bricklaying and concreting resources and methods of work
K32: Specific health and safety practices that include any specific procedures, problem solving and the establishment of the authority needed to rectify them covering all aspects of the trade
K33: Examples of the above aspects transporting, laying, compacting, curing and protecting concrete with tamped, floated, brushed and towelled finishes, placing fabric reinforcement, concrete mix ratios (volume and gauge boxes), placing concrete into formwork and shuttering, forming slab edging, using hand tools and ancillary equipment and setting out and erecting structures
K34: Tools and equipment maintenance when setting out and erecting masonry structures
K35: Non-specialist concrete and be able to describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage
K36: Field defence construction and the requirements for reinforcing and strengthening fortifications in a hostile environment
K37: Engineering principles to repair existing masonry structures to render them safe and prevent further collapse
K38: Access/working platforms in the workplace including for use in building maintenance (carpentry), building maintenance (painting & decorating), building maintenance (tiling), building maintenance (plastering), building maintenance (trowel occupations), building maintenance (roofing), building maintenance (glazing)
K39: The characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated with the following resources ladders/crawler boards, stepladders/platform steps, trestles, proprietary staging/podiums, proprietary towers, mobile scaffolding towers, protections equipment and notices, tools and ancillary equipment, water-borne and solvent- borne coatings
K40: Further characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects: primers, intermediate coatings (undercoats) and finishes (single pack coatings), single-product systems (e.g. emulsions, varnishes), solvent/thinners, knotting, proprietary sealers, brushes, rollers
K41: Final characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects: protective sheeting and masking, cleaning agents, stripping materials and equipment, fillers and bonding agents, primers, surface treatment materials and waterproofing agents, sand, cement, lime and plaster renders, mesh, trims and fixings, wall and floor tiles, grout, adhesives, accessories, hand and/or powered tools and associated equipment
K42: Specific safe working practices and procedures to include: erecting and dismantling access equipment, preparing and painting surfaces, plastering, tiling to all types and angles of walls, glazing windows and/or doors, roofing structures, applying cement and lime renders, using tools and resources
K43: Further specific safe working practices and procedures to include: using waterproof membranes, fixing proprietary mesh and trims, applying movement joints, removing existing tiles and preparing background, forming reveals, sills and soffits (door and window openings), forming internal and external angles, fixing channels/form drainage, outlets
K44: The requirements for completing and maintaining records of actions taken to be included as part of the site hand over procedures
K45: The requirements for maintaining tools and equipment used when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms, applying paint systems using rollers and associated tools and equipment, preparing background surfaces for plastering, panelling or painting/decorating tiling wall and floor surfaces, glazing windows and doors and roofing structures
K46: Health and safety requirements for structures built for temporary occupation in a military environment
K47: Heat calculations, task requirements and resource requirements for tasks
K48: Causes and prevention of corrosion in plumbing systems
K49: Plumbing materials, their properties and the effects of heating on them along with the principles of heat in plumbing systems
K50: Marking out techniques and allowances for bend calculations
K51: Copper tube/plastic pipe, measuring, cutting, bending and joint techniques along with steel pipe threading and joining techniques
K52: Pipework insulation and protection systems along with the identification of pipe freezing techniques
K53: Preparation of floors
K54: Water systems and hydraulic testing and equipment
K55: Soundness testing and commissioning checks for water systems along with flushing water systems
K56: Requirements for decommissioning of water systems
K57: Electrical resistance calculations
K58: Requirements of rainwater and associated guttering
K59: Test and commissioning of guttering systems, above and below ground drainage systems and the hazards when working with them along with the maintenance
K60: Storage of waste water and treatment systems
K61: Extracting task requirements from a briefing, plan for a plant task, inside and out by day and night and interpret engineer drawings, sketches and specifications
K62: All current and applicable legislation, regulations, standards and instructions relevant to the operation of different Plant vehicles individual expected to operate
K63: Harbour area drills/tasks
K64: The capabilities and working principles of systems and controls of the Medium Wheeled Tractor (MWT), Light Wheeled Tractor (LWT), Medium Crawler Tractor (MCT), Medium Crawler Excavatot (MCE), Excavator Towed Ultra Light (ETUL)
K65: The purpose and application of ancillaries for the Medium Wheeled Tractor (MWT), Light Wheeled Tractor (LWT), Medium Crawler Tractor (MCT), Medium Crawler Excavatot (MCE), Excavator Towed Ultra Light (ETUL)
K66: The various techniques of transporting the Medium Wheeled Tractor (MWT)
K67: The purpose of route denial for all Plant the individual is expected to use
K68: The purpose of various bucket configurations for the Medium Crawler Excavatot (MCE) and the process for self recovery
K69: The procedures/processes for crossing equipment bridges
K70: The basic principles of compaction
K71: The repair, accident and breakdown procedures along with the process for refueling equipment
K72: The purpose of inspecting Steel Wire Rope (SWR)
K73: The legal requirements of plant on the public highway
K74: The working systems and controls of roller(s) and the cab and controls for the Light Dump Truck (LDT) and the Medium Dump Truck (MDT)
K75: Understand the basic fault identification on the engine, the electrical system, the fuel system, the cooling system and the hydraulic system of the plant being used
Skills
S1: Carry out work to military standards, as laid down by the on-site military design team. All works must be of quality, within budget
S2: Interpret information provided in drawings, specifications, schedules, method of statements, risk assessments, Manufacturers’ information and industry regulations governing construction
S3: Calculate quantity in relation to tools, resources, time, area and wastage associated with the work being undertaken
S4: Undertake basic project management process to include the bidding for necessary resources across long logistic chains, whilst avoiding wastage and all to be completed within the required time frame
S5: Undertake site supervision to ensure completion of task in a military (often hostile) environment , maintaining health and safety and a safe working environment
S6: Move, manage and store resources in the workplace in a safe manner
S7: Liaise with fellow workers, allied forces and outside agencies to meet local import/legislative requirements required when working in a foreign country
S8: Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate resources, in accordance with organisational procedures to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
S9: Complete relevant documentation necessary to comply with local building regulations
S10: Demonstrate complex first aid procedures likely to save life in a given situation
S11: Oversee the preparation of resources safely for transport by land, sea or air and safely unload resources with the use of signaling
S12: Undertake core military combat engineering skills including: a. develop protective shelters including trench construction being aware of the relevant safety aspects of working below ground b. construct bridges to cross gaps of various sizes using improvised existing materials as well as prefabricated modular bridge components c. use explosives to undertake basic demolitions d. be able to construct a water supply system from a raw source (such as a river) utilising engineering skills to provide water storage and delivery
S13: Use personal protective equipment relevant to the task and the tactical situation
S14: Communicate effectively to the rest of the team and with management
S15: Be adaptable to environment being worked in
S16: Select resources necessary to undertake a task which will include materials, components and fixings, tools, equipment and accessories
S17: Protect the work and its surrounding area whilst minimising damage and maintain a clean work space
S18: Prepare timber and timber structures to be included in engineering projects. This will include the ability to measure, mark out, fit, fix, position and secure fittings
S19: Set up and use transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace
S20: Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant legislation in relation to the safe use of access equipment, safe handling of materials, safe use and storage of materials, tools, equipment and ancillaries
S21: Use, maintain and store materials, hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment in a safe manner
S22: Set up and use safely drills, planes, biscuit joiners and disc cutters
S23: Set up and use safely cutting tools including saws such as: circular, chop, mitre, bench, jig, reciprocating, alligator and scroll saws
S24: Set up and use wood shaping tools including a thicknesser, sander (orbital, belt, disc), router, laminate trimmer, and grinder to given working instructions
S25: Install first fixing components according to instructions in the workplace including frames (door and window), door linings, floor joist coverings, partitions (straight)
S26: Install second fixing components in the workplace including measuring, marking out, fitting, finishing, positioning, securing side hung doors, mouldings (standard architrave), ironmongery, service encasement, wall and floor units/fitments, and cladding
S27: Construct field defences (i.e. trench work and sangers) using necessary wood reinforcing to strengthen the structure in the form of frameworks and shuttering
S28: Manufacture wooden shoring in unstable buildings to render buildings safe for temporary occupation
S29: Erect masonry structures in the workplace in brick and block and/or local materials for the cavity wall structures, block work structures, solid wall structures, door and window openings and joint finishes
S30: Set out regular shaped structures to given working instructions in brick, block and local material
S31: Lay concrete to given working instructions for concrete slabs/bases/foundations (footing, oversites or paths), form slab edging and position reinforcement
S32: When placing and finishing non-specialist concrete demonstrate measuring, marking out, laying, compacting, finishing, positioning and securing
S33: Finish concrete to the given working instructions for concrete slabs/bases (footing, oversites or paths), form slab edging, position reinforcement and form surface finish (tamped, floated, brushed and trowelled
S34: When field defences are required (i.e. trench work and sangers) construct the necessary brickwork to be undertaken to strengthen the structure using brick, block, local materials or concrete
S35: Demonstrate skills when erecting, moving, positioning, dismantle and store access/working platforms in the workplace for building maintenance (carpentry), building maintenance (painting & decorating), building maintenance (tiling), building maintenance (plastering)
S36: Further skills to demonstrate: building maintenance (trowel occupations) in a safe and efficient manner using ladders/crawler boards, stepladders/platform steps, proprietary towers, trestle platforms, mobile scaffold towers, proprietary staging/podiums
S37: Demonstrate work skills when mixing, pouring, diluting, loading, laying-on, laying-off, cutting and applying paint systems by brush and/or roller
S38: Apply water-borne and/or solvent-borne coatings to internal and/or external surfaces for industrial and/or non-industrial situations, to given working instructions, for linear/trim/narrow runs and broad areas by brush and/or roller
S39: Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used when applying paint systems by brush and/or roller and when preparing background surfaces for plastering, tiling, panelling or painting/decorating and when tiling wall and floor surfaces
S40: Prepare background surfaces for plastering, tiling, panelling or painting and decorating in the workplace
S41: Demonstrate measuring, marking out, washing, stripping/scraping, abrading/keying, hacking, cutting out, removing, mixing, filling, levelling/flattening, brushing down, priming when preparing background surfaces for plastering, tiling, panelling or painting/decorating
S42: Prepare new or existing background surfaces for plastering and/or tiling and/or panelling and/or painting/decorating to given working instructions for previously plastered, tiled, panelled or painted/decorated surfaces, brick, block, concrete, render or plaster, manufactured board, wood, metal
S43: Fix tiles to vertical, horizontal and inclined surfaces to given working instructions on wall and floor surfaces, reveals, sills and soffits (door and/or windows), floor drainage and outlets, fixture of appropriate accessories
S44: Erect a waste pipe frame
S45: Install a sink, wash hand basin and bath a close coupled toilet and cold water cistern, bowl urinal and trough urinal along with a boosted shower system and shower tray then connect shower, toilet, urinal, sink/basin and bath to primary ventilated stack system
S46: Check test and commission sanitation appliances, diagnose and repair faults on sanitation appliances, gravity shower unit and pumped shower unit
S47: Maintenance of cold water components and the repair of leaks on cold water systems and test cold water pipework along with soundness testing on cold water systems and install insulation
S48: Install an electric shower, conduct electrical tasks and connecting electric shower to power supply
S49: Install hot water system to components, storage cylinder, immersion heater and connect Y-plan and S-plan heating controls also test hot water pipework systems, carry out soundness testing and restore faulty hot water systems
S50: Install copper, steel and plastic pipework and hang a radiator
S51: Test and commission, power flush and restore faulty heating system
S52: Conduct heating calculations
S53: Calculate bend allowance and produce a slow bend in plastic pipework and carry out Butt welding on Medium Density Polyethyene (MDPE) and High Density Polythyene (HDPE) pipe
S54: Use hydraulic test equipment
S55: Commission and decommission water systems
S56: Procure materials and consumables for the task and select, inspect and use hand tools/equipment and power tools safely
S57: Cut copper tube to length
S58: Bend copper tube and Low Carbon Steel pipe 90’,double/double set, crank set, half crank, two angled set and bending in two plains
S61: Combine copper, plastic and Low Carbon Steeel frame
S62: Interpret working drawings, comply with task standards advise on plant tasks, carry out all tasks using safe working practices and applicable safety equipment and carry out harbour area drills/tasks
S63: Operate the current in-use Medium Wheeled Tractor (MWT), Light Wheeled Tractor (LWT), Medium Crawler Tractor (MCT), Medium Crawler Excavator (MCE), Excavator, Towed, Ultra Light (ETUL), Engineer Construction Plant (ECP), Light Dump Truck (LDT)
S64: Carry out pre-start and post start checks, stopping and closedown procedures on all vehicles to be operated by Military Engineering Construction Technician Plant Operator Mechanic along with periodic service and lubrication of all points of the ancillaries also carry out wheel changing procedures
S65: Operate travel controls, forks and bucket smoothly and safely and carry out banksman/operator duties on all relevant vehicles to be operated by Military Engineering Construction Technician Plant Operator Mechanic
S66: Level an area, form a stockpile, construct a raised platform, load dump trucks, lift transport and lower loads, using lifting eyes using the Medium Wheeled Tractor
S67: Prepare Medium Wheeled Tractor and Light Wheeled Tractor for road travel
S68: Operate the backactor of Light Wheeled Tractor in various roles and excavate various configurations of trench and various configurations of field defences
S69: Using the Light Wheeled Tractor level an area, form a stockpile, excavate below ground level (front end) and load dump trucks
S70: Load/unload Light Wheeled Tractor, Medium Crawler Tractor, Excavator Towed Ultra Light and Medium Crawler Excavator onto current in-use trailers
S71: Excavate below ground level, level an area, form a ditch by angle dozing, form a downhill/uphill cut. form a stockpile using a Medium Crawler Tractor and carry out winching/ripper operations
S72: Form a stockpile, excavate an anti-vehicle ditch, excavate below ground level, load dump trucks and bank batter slopes using Medium Crawler Excavator and set it up for lifting duties
S73: Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a plant task
S74: Make entries in plant documentation
S75: Check tools and equipment using Complete Equipment Schedule
S76: Identify the component parts of roads and airfields along with construction pegs and boards
S77: Carry out the process for demanding, receipting and returning C class vehicles
S78: Carry out operator servicing and maintenance on Steel Wire Ropes (SWR)
S79: Clean equipment using high pressure water jets and refuel equipment from static and mobile sources
S80: Carry out compaction task using Engineer Construction Plant
S81: Manoeuvre the Light Dump Truck on a construction site
S82: Carry out basic fault identification on the engine, the electrical system, the fuel system, the cooling system and the hydraulic system
S83: Determine Health & Safety requirements for plant tools, materials and storage and use common and current in-use tools and compressed air/hydraulic tools
Behaviours
B1: An alert and tactical awareness prior to, during and after any construction project in a hostile environment and be able to adapt to a changing environment
B2: The willingness to take charge of a situation should it be required
B3: The initiative to adapt, develop and overcome any situation that may arise during a task whilst maintaining a military approach
B4: A responsible attitude towards own and others safety in the workplace
B5: A strong Team spirit and Corps values
Core occupation duties
DUTY: Undertake combat engineer tasks to support the formation requirements
S12
B3
B5
DUTY: Carry out all combat engineering tasks safely and with due consideration for others, using necessary protective equipment and guiding unloading tasks
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
S1
S6
S11
S13
B2
B3
DUTY: Ensure all tasks meet the requirements laid down in any instructions/plans and that tasks meet any budgets set
K6
K7
K8
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S14
S15
B4
DUTY: Deal with injuries appropriate to their severity
K10
S10
B2
B3
B4
DUTY: Be prepared to take responsibility in cases where others are unable to continue with tasks adapting to the environment accordingly
S4
S5
S8
S15
B1
B2
B3
DUTY: Communicate clearly at all levels ensuring the message has been understood
S1
S4
Carpenter & Joiner duties
DUTY: Undertake carpentry and joinery tasks as instructed ensuring the final product meets the requirements and comes in on budget
S12
B3
B5
DUTY: Use all tools and resources efficiently and safely ensuring all tools are set and operated to given working parameters
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
S1
S6
S11
S13
B2
B3
DUTY: Comply with all relevant legislation and initiate and maintain the necessary paperwork
K6
K7
K8
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S14
S15
B4
Bricklayer & Concreter duties
DUTY: Undertake bricklaying and concreting tasks as instructed ensuring the final product meets the requirements and comes in on budget
S12
B3
B5
DUTY: Be aware of specific health and safety legislation and possible hazards associated with bricklaying and concreting
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
S1
S6
S11
S13
B2
B3
DUTY: Use and maintain tools specific to bricklaying and concreting safely and in accordance with legislation
K6
K7
K8
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S14
S15
B4
Building & Structural Finisher duties
DUTY: Undertake building and structural finishing tasks as instructed ensuring the final product meets the requirements and comes in on budget
S12
B3
B5
DUTY: Use all resources efficiently and ensure all requirements for painting, plastering and tiling are met without undue wastage whilst using necessary skills and where necessary paperwork is completed correctly
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
S1
S6
S11
S13
B2
B3
DUTY: Ensure all access platforms are used where necessary and that all relevant health and safety and legal requirements have been met when storing and using paints and adhesives whilst also maintaining all tools and equipment
K6
K7
K8
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S14
S15
B4
Plumbing & Heating Engineer duties
DUTY: Undertake plumbing and heating tasks as instructed ensuring the final product meets the requirements and comes in on budget
S12
B3
B5
DUTY: Use all resources efficiently and ensure all requirements for bending and joining pipes of all sorts are met without undue wastage
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
S1
S6
S11
S13
B2
B3
DUTY: Ensure all testing of installations installed and maintenance is carried out in a safe manner and that all relevant health and safety and legal requirements have been met
K6
K7
K8
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S14
S15
B4
Plant Operator & Mechanic duties
DUTY: Operate plant machines as instructed in a safe and efficient manner
S12
B3
B5
DUTY: Ensure legal requirements are met when using plant, carry out all necessary paperwork and ensure that all safety precautions are taken and correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
S1
S6
S11
S13
B2
B3
DUTY: Identify faults and ensure plant is maintained to the correct standard, ensuring all procedures have been met when plant is prepared for road travel
K6
K7
K8
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S14
S15
B4
DUTY: Carry out basic fault identification on the engine, the electrical system, the fuel system, the cooling system and the hydraulic system
