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mechanical tools

Various type of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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inspect construction sites

Ensure health and safety during the construction project by inspecting the construction site regularly. Identify risks of putting people in danger or of damaging construction equipment.

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operate grader

Operate a grader, a piece of heavy equipment used in construction to create a flat surface.

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recognise the hazards of dangerous goods

Be aware of the threats posed by potentially dangerous goods such as polluting, toxic, corrosive, or explosive materials.

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work in a construction team

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.

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drive mobile heavy construction equipment

Drive movable heavy equipment used in construction. Load the equipment onto low loaders, or unload it. Judiciously drive equipment on public roads when required.

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follow health and safety procedures in construction

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

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keep heavy construction equipment in good condition

Inspect heavy equipment for construction projects before each use. Maintain the machine in good working order, taking care of small repairs and alerting the responsible person in case of serious defects.

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operate GPS systems

Use GPS Systems.

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react to events in time-critical environments

Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. Be ready to take quick and appropriate action in case of unexpected events.

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use safety equipment in construction

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

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work ergonomically

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

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electricity

The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

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machinery load capacity

The maximum load capacity of the operated piece of machinery, under different circumstances and in different positions and movements. Passive load capacity and active load capacity, which is measure while in motion.

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interpret 2D plans

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.

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monitor stock level

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

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operate bulldozer

Operate a tracked or wheeled bulldozer, a powerful piece of machinery equipped with a shovel-like blade used to move earth, rubble or other material over the ground.

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Bulldozer operators Bulldozer operators . may work with large bulldozer as used in surface mining, or smaller bulldozers used for precision work, as in construction projects.

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operate construction scraper

Operate a scraper, a piece of heavy equipment that scrapes a layer of soil from the surface and transports it in a hopper.

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operate excavator

Operate excavators used to dig materials from the surface and load them onto dump trucks.

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Types of excavators used in mining include hydraulic and electric powered equipment.

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operate road roller

Operate various types of mechanic and manual road rollers, pieces of equipment used to compact surfaces.

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secure heavy construction equipment

Secure heavy equipment such as tower cranes or concrete pumps before, during, and after use to prevent damage to the machines, workforce or construction site. Take precautionary steps such as retracting the robotic arm of concrete pumps or bringing the hook block back to the jib.

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set up temporary construction site infrastructure

Set up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity lines and water supply. Establish supplies stores and garbage disposal in a sensible manner.

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test soil load bearing capacity

Test the capacity of the ground to support the load applied to it before installing heavy structures, such as tower cranes, or before driving on it with heavy vehicles.

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transport construction supplies

Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

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follow safety procedures when working at heights

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.

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interpret 3D plans

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.

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keep personal administration

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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operate heavy construction machinery without supervision

Work with heavy construction machinery independently without the intervention of a supervisor. Take responsibility for your decisions and actions.

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perform minor repairs to equipment

Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.

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sort waste

Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.

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