construction product regulation
Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.
Construction quality inspectors monitor the activities at larger construction sites to make sure everything happens according to standards and specifications. They pay close attention to potential safety problems and take samples of products to test for conformity with standards and specifications.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
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Essential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
3 competencescheck compatibility of materials
Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.
process incoming construction supplies
Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.
test construction material samples
Randomly select samples from a batch of construction materials and test their quality visually and using a variety of tests to gauge their relevant characteristics.
Cross-sector
14 competencesadvise on construction materials
Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.
- Scope note
- It includes building stone, sand, bricks, clay and gravel.
ensure conformity to specifications
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
evaluate employees work
Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check the application to ensure product quality and labour productivity.
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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inspect construction supplies
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
maintain work area cleanliness
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
make time-critical decisions
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
monitor construction site
Keep an overview of what happens at the construction site at all times. Identify who is present and what stage of the construction work each crew is in.
recognise signs of wood rot
Check whether a wood element shows signs of rot. Aurally inspect the wood by testing what sound it makes on impact. Check for visual signs of rot.
supervise staff
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
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 knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
3 competencesquantity surveying
The process of estimating, planning and monitoring the costs of construction for buildings within large construction projects. It means the efficient and effective utilisation of resources and includes aspects of risk analysis as well as tender evaluation and public procurement.
statistical quality control
Methods of quality control that rely on sampling an appropriate number of items per lot to obtain a statistically significant result, and determining their quality, either accepting or rejecting it, or rating it.
total quality control
The quality control philosophy that expects each part to be of top quality, without any tolerance for subpar materials or methods. The mindset of striving to deliver top quality work without compromises.
Cross-sector
2 competencesbuilding materials industry
Supplier, brands and types of products and goods available on the market of building materials.
design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesidentify wood warp
Identify wood that has changed shape due to stresses, wear or incorrect installation. Recognise the different types of warp, like bow, twist, crook and cup. Identify possible causes and solutions to wood warp.
organise quality circle
Create a quality circle, where small groups of users come together with a circle leader to discuss significant issues in the quality of the product or its use.
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
2 competencescommunicate with external laboratories
Communicate with the external analytical laboratories in order to manage the required external testing process.
write specifications
Write documents where the expected characteristics of a product or service are specified. Make sure all necessary properties of the product or service are covered. Balance the level of detail with the need for flexibility.