In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with team colleagues and supervisors as well as those from other organisations such as main contractors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, plant operators, drivers, Health and Safety Executive representatives, Environment Agency, site managers, construction managers and other trades. The occupation involves working outside on a construction site, in a range of weather conditions, on projects anywhere in the UK. In some instances it will involve travelling and working away from home.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the assembly and installation of manufactured components to agreed design specification and tolerance. This includes the safe handling, moving, installing and finishing to specification and within deadlines under the guidance of senior team colleagues or a supervisor depending on the size of the organisation.
The apprenticeship consists of four optional routes:
1. Pre-cast Concrete
2. Timber Frame
3. Relocatable Modular and Portable Buildings
4. Permanent Modular Buildings
Typical job titles include precast installer, precast erector, slinger signaller, modular installer, concrete finisher, timber frame erector, modular and portable building operative, modular cabin fitter, modular building installer, timber framer, timber frame assembly operative, timber frame installer, structural insulated panels (SIP) installer.
Core Skills;
Carry out pre-use checks of all lifting and handling equipment to be used for the project
Pre-use checks of equipment and resources
Check work area is safe at all times and in line with method statements and risk assessments
Comply with the current legislation, work instructions and toolbox talks to carry out the work and maintain safe and healthy work practices
Use a range of equipment, hand and power tools to carry out the assembly and installation
Apply safe working techniques for moving, lifting and handling pre-assembled, manufactured elements
Read, interpret and work to drawings, specifications and construction information e.g. lifting plan, logistics plan, manufacturers information
Fixing temporary works for stability and safe access
Working under site supervision to align the installation into position according to specifications, drawings, models including digital equipment e.g. laser levels, theodolites, Global Positioning Systems
Follow connection details and ensure it has been installed according to specification
Select and use materials according to specification
Carry out quality checks against specification and take remedial action where instructed
Complete documentation related to the project e.g. timesheet, delivery notes, method statements
Maintain a clear and tidy workspace and ensure that waste materials are disposed of in accordance with current legislation
Core Behaviours;
B1: Working safely: in accordance with legal, regulatory, contractual and company procedures.
B2: Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, digital and personal presentation.
B3: Team work: work effectively and respectfully with others with minimum supervision, having consideration for equality and diversity.
B4: Independent working: take responsibility for completion of your own work.
B5: Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to undertake the work instructions.
B6: Working effectively: undertake the work in a timely and productive manner.
B7: Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to the work instructions.
B8: Customer focus: deliver work to required quality standards.