road signage standards
National and European regulations on the placement and properties of road signage, including size, height, reflectance and other important characteristics.
Road sign installers take road signs to the specified location and erect it. The installers may drill a hole into the ground, or remove existing paving to access the soil. They may anchor heavy signs in concrete.
Competences and skills
25 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competenceroad traffic laws
The rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesinspect 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.
interpret 2D plans
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.
place temporary road signage
Place temporary traffic signs, lights and barriers to alert road users of activities on the road.
Cross-sector
8 competencesfollow health and safety procedures in construction
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
green
inspect construction supplies
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
interpret 3D plans
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.
interpret traffic signals
Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.
operate GPS systems
Use GPS Systems.
digital
operate hand drill
Use a hand drill to make holes in various types of material such as stone, brick and wood. Take care to use the appropriate equipment, settings, drill bit and pressure for the task.
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.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competenceshandle fragile items
Use different specialised handling for products that are delicate and tend to be broken or damaged easily.
inspect road signs
Inspect road signs for signs of corrosion, outdated information, nicks and dents, legilibility and reflectance. Decide on the course of action when problems are found.
operate mobile crane
Operate a mobile crane safely. Take into account the condition of the terrain, weather conditions, load mass, and expected manoeuvres.
operate vibratory pile hammer
Operate a vibratory pile driver, which uses a pair of rotating weights inside an exciter unit to create strong vertical vibrations. Attach sheet pile to the exciter unit or place the unit over any other type of piles. Set the pile driver to either drive the pile into the ground, or extract it.
pour concrete
Pour concrete into a form from a mixer truck chute, hopper or hose. Pour the correct amount to balance efficiency with the risk of the concrete not setting completely.
process incoming construction supplies
Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.
remove road surface
Remove an existing road surface. Use the appropriate machinery or coordinate with machine operators to assist in the excavation of asphalt or concrete road coverings.
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.
Cross-sector
4 competenceskeep personal administration
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
mix concrete
Use compact concrete mixers or various ad-hoc containers such as wheelbarrows to mix concrete. Prepare the correct quantities of cement, water, aggregate and optional added ingredients, and mix the ingredients until an homogenous concrete is formed.
use measurement instruments
Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.