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Helper - Construction Laboratory & Field Technician 1

Model Curriculum

1. Helper – Construction Laboratory & Field

Technician

SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION:

REF ID: NSQF LEVEL:

Construction Real Estate and Infrastructure Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control CON/Q0401, V1.1 2

Helper - Construction Laboratory & Field Technician

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Curriculum 01

2. Trainer Prerequisites 08

3. Annexure: Assessment Criteria 09

Helper - Construction Laboratory & Field Technician 1

Helper – Construction Laboratory & Field Technician CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS

This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “Helper – Construction Laboratory & Field Technician”, in the “Construction” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner

Program Name Helper – Construction Laboratory & Field Technician

Qualification Pack Name & Reference ID

CON/Q0401, v1.1

Version No. 1.1 Version Update Date 23-05-2017

Pre-requisites to Training

Preferably 8th Standard

Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:

Identify and upkeep testing tools and equipments: introduction to various tools, equipments, apparatus and materials. Introduction to methods of up keeping the testing tools and apparatus

Handle and store construction material test sample: introduction and demonstration of tagging, packing, storing, stacking and disposal of samples

Collect test samples from field and assist in material testing in site laboratory: collection and preparation of test samples and performing simple test like slump test

Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site: Importance of Health & Safety aspects & measures to be followed while working.


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This course encompasses 4 out of 4 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Helper - Laboratory and Field Technician” Qualification Pack issued by “Construction Skill Development Council of India”.

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Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required

1 Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 04:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 00:00

Understand the concept of:

Introduction to the job roles

Major responsibilities of a Helper Construction

Laboratory and Felid Technician.

Major functions and tasks performed by an

Helper Construction Laboratory and Felid

Technician

General hierarchy of QA/QC occupation

Growth path for Helper Construction

Laboratory and Felid Technician

Importance and necessity of maintaining

quality in construction works

Introduction to various functions of a quality lab

1. Classroom of 30 students capacity 2. Black/White board 3. Projector/LED Monitor 4. Computer 5. Trade specific charts and other teaching aids

2 Identify and upkeep testing tools and equipments Theory Duration (hh:mm) 08:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 38:00 Corresponding NOS Code CON/N0401

Theory: Understand the concept of:

Introduction to construction materials (names,

appearance, physical description etc.) such as

cement, fine and coarse aggregate, bricks,

steel, bitumen, admixtures, concrete blocks,

paver block, concrete cubes, timber, plywood &

steel reinforcement bar etc.

Materials for which testing is done at

construction site

Name of the various tests carried out on site for

cement, concrete, bitumen, soil, aggregate

Names, Identification and application of testing

tools required for various tests conducted on

cement, concrete, bitumen, soil and aggregate

at site.

Names, identification and purpose of the testing

apparatus for testing of cement, concrete,

bitumen, soil, aggregate at site.

Identification and names of various

parts/accessories of the testing apparatus and

equipments used for testing of cement,

concrete, bitumen, soil, aggregate at site

Importance and methods of upkeep testing

apparatus and equipments at site. What

procedures are classified in upkeep works

Importance of housekeeping in the quality lab

Demonstration/ Practical

Identify the construction materials and list the

tests performed on the same

Testing instruments: 1. Shovels 2. Spade 3. Trowel 4. Core Cutter 5. dolly and

hammer 6. Sampling

accessories for field density test of soil

7. Drying oven 8. dishes 9. Weighing

balance 10. Weighing

dishes 11. Enamelled

trays 12. Dessicators 13. Thermometers 14. Vernier

callipers 15. Stopwatch 16. Straight edge 17. measuring

tape 18. Vicat

apparatus 19. Vibration

machine 20. Standard

cement cube moulds


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Identify the tools, accessories, apparatus and

equipments used for testing of cement,

concrete, bitumen, soil and aggregate at site.

Identify and name the parts/components of

various apparatus and equipments used for

testing of cement, concrete, bitumen, soil,

aggregate at site

Practice upkeep activities on various testing

apparatus and equipments used for testing of

cement, concrete, bitumen soil and aggregate

at site.

21. Gauging trowel

22. Standard sieves for Fine aggregate tests

23. Standard sieves for coarse aggregate test

24. Pycnometer 25. calibrated

volume measure for density test,

26. tamping rod 27. Brushes 28. Funnels 29. Graduated

glass measuring cylinders

30. Concrete table vibrator

31. Slump cone Apparatus

32. Compression testing machine

33. IS sieves as for soil tests

34. Casagrande apparatus

35. Plastic limit test apparatus

36. Shrinkage limit test apparatus

37. Compaction test apparatus

38. Permeability test apparatus

Measuring tools: 1. Measuring

Tape 2. Metal- Tri-

Square 3. Spirit level 4. Steel scale Safety instruments: 1. Safety

Helmets 2. Safety goggles


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3. Hand gloves (Cotton)

4. Safety Shoes (Assorted size)

5. Safety Apron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of

Safety instructions

3 Handle and store construction material test sample Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 32:00 Corresponding NOS Code CON/N0402


Units of measurements for weight and volume

Standard weight/volume of material required for

various tests conducted on sand, aggregate,

cement, concrete, soil and bitumen etc.

Proper method of collecting the test sample

based upon type of test and material

Introduction to inflammable materials,

classification of construction materials as

flammable and nonflammable, precautions to

be taken while handling flammable materials

Standard norms for storage of flammable

materials

Procedure for stacking flammable substances

(restricted to flammable construction materials)

Introduction to fluid materials, general

properties of fluids, precautions to be taken

while shifting, storing and stacking fluid

materials

Procedure for tagging of sampling, details to be

covered in tagging

Introduction to material handling and storing

Standard practices for storing and stacking

common construction materials

Packing of samples for transportation for

testing. Packing of basic materials

Waste disposal, recyclable waste, standard

practices for disposal of tested samples

Demonstration/ Practical :-

Practice for Collection and stacking of materials

for sample preparation

Demonstrate storage, stacking and handling of

fluids and inflammable materials

Demonstrate packing of soil, cement and

Safety instruments: 1. Safety Helmets 2. Safety goggles 3. Hand gloves

(Cotton) 4. Safety Shoes

(Assorted size) 5. Safety Apron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of

Safety instructions


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concrete samples

Demonstrate tagging and stacking operations

for various materials

Demonstrate waste disposal activities

4 Collect test samples from field and assist in material testing in site laboratory Theory Duration (hh:mm) 32:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 132:00 Corresponding NOS Code CON/N0403


Packing and tagging of samples

collected/extracted for various materials such

as cement, concrete, bitumen, soil, aggregate

Basics of sample preparation. Requirements of

various test of different materials

Cleaning of tools, apparatus, instrument and

accessories and placing them at appropriate

location after use

upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and

equipments

Basic measurement units and conversion of

units

sampling of concrete, soil, sand in site

visual/physical checking of cement, brick

,concrete block, sand

importance of checking construction material

prior to use

handling technique of tools and equipments

reading of gauges and meters along with the

least count

standard housekeeping procedure followed in

lab

Demonstration/ Practical :-

Perform slump test following standard

procedure

Casting of concrete cubes following standard

procedure

Practice of colleting hot bitumen, soil, concrete

etc. tag and stack the same as per standard

practice

Practice for preparation for conducting test and

preparation of sample by setting out all

required tools, accessories and make the same

ready for use

Demonstrate the selection and collection of

instructed quantity material for sample

preparation by weighing or measuring

Tools: 1. Pan 2. Spade 3. Shovel 4. Trowel 5. Graduated

glass measuring cylinders


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Demonstrate preparation of cement test

sample for consistency test ,initial & final

setting time, fineness, soundness test

Demonstrate the use of sieves while

conducting the sieve analysis test

Prepare the aggregate sample for specific

gravity, crushing value, impact value test,

abrasion value for coarse aggregate test

Demonstrate preparation of bitumen test

sample for bitumen content test, penetration

test, specific gravity, softening point test, flash

& fire point, Marshall stability of bitumen

mixture test

Demonstrate preparation of soil test samples

Specific gravity, Bulk density, moisture content,

Atterberg limits, sieve analysis and silt content

of soil

5 Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 38:00 Corresponding NOS Code CON/N9001

Theory:- Understand the concept of:

Types of hazards involved in construction sites

Emergency safety control measures and

actions to be taken under emergency situation

Concept of :-

1. First Aid process

2. Use of fire extinguisher

3. Classification of fires and fire extinguisher

4. Safety drills

5. Types and use of PPEs as per general and

electrical safety norms

Reporting procedure to the concerned authority

in emergency situations

Standard procedure of handling, storing and

stacking material, instruments, equipment and

accessories

What is safe disposal of waste, type of waste

and their disposal

basic ergonomic principles as per applicability

Demonstration/ Practical (D/P) :- The skills will be developed and practiced while carrying out following trade related activities in a predictable and familiar working condition.

Selection of PPEs and use them appropriately

as per working need while performing and

Safety instruments: 1. Safety Helmets 2. Safety goggles 3. Hand gloves

(Cotton) 4. Safety Shoes

(Assorted size) 5. Safety Apron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of

Safety instructions


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preparing for test, preparation and collection of

sample and handling tools and equipment

Selection of fire extinguisher based on

classification of fire, standard practice of storing

& stacking firefighting equipment/ materials at

work locations

Disposal of waste materials as per their nature

and effects on weather

Total Duration Theory Duration 60:00 Practical Duration 240:00

Testing instruments: Shovels, Spade, Trowel ,Core Cutter, dolly and hammer, Sampling accessories for field density test of soil , Drying oven , dishes , Weighing balance, Weighing dishes , Enamelled trays, Desiccators, Thermometers, Vernier callipers, Stopwatch, Straight edge , measuring tape, Vicat apparatus, Vibration machine ,Standard cement cube moulds, Gauging trowel, Standard sieves for Fine aggregate tests, Standard sieves for coarse aggregate test, Pycnometer, calibrated volume measure for density test, tamping rod , Brushes, Funnels , Graduated glass measuring cylinders , Concrete table vibrator, Slump cone Apparatus, Compression testing machine , IS sieves as for soil tests, Casagrande apparatus, Plastic limit test apparatus , Shrinkage limit test apparatus, Compaction test apparatus, Permeability test apparatus Tools: Pan, Spade, Shovel, Trowel, Graduated glass measuring cylinders Measuring tools: Measuring Tape, Metal- Tri-Square ,Spirit level, Steel scale Safety instruments: Safety Helmets , Safety goggles, Hand gloves (Cotton) , Safety Shoes (Assorted size), Safety Apron, Ear Plug, Lab coat, Nose mask, Face mask, Board of Safety instructions

Grand Total Course Duration: 300 Hours, 0 Minutes (This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Construction Skill Development Council of India)


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Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “Helper - Laboratory and Field Technician” mapped to Qualification Pack: “CON/Q0401, v1.1”

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Area Details

1 Description To deliver accredited training service, mapping to the curriculum detailed above, in accordance with the Qualification Pack “CON/Q0401”.

2 Personal Attributes

Aptitude for conducting training, and pre/ post work to ensure competent, employable candidates at the end of the training. Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team; a passion for quality and for developing others; well-organised and focused, eager to learn and keep oneself updated with the latest in the mentioned field

3 Minimum Educational Qualifications

ITI/12th standard pass

4a Domain Certification

Trainer/Assessor- 50% in each NOS of Qualification Pack “CON/Q0401” & 80% overall , Lead trainer/Lead Assessors- 50% in each NOS of Qualification Pack “CON/Q0401” & 90% overall

4b Platform Certification

Trainer/Assessor-80% in each NOS of Qualification Pack “MEP/Q0102” or “MEP/Q0104”, Lead trainer/ Lead Assessors- 90% in each NOS of Qualification Pack “MEP/Q0101” or “MEP/Q0103”and overall 90%

5 Experience i. Technical Degree holder with minimum three years of Field experience and preferably two years of teaching experience or, ii. In case of a Diploma Holder five years of field experience and preferably two years of teaching experience or, iii. In case of ITI/12th pass minimum eight years of field experience and preferably two years of teaching Experience.


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CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES

Job Role Helper-Construction Laboratory and Field Technician

Qualification Pack CON/Q0401

Sector Skill Council Construction

Guidelines for Assessment 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each

Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down

proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.

2. The assessment for the knowledge part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by Assessment

Bodies subject to approval by SSC

3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for knowledge/theory part for assessment

of candidates as per assessment criteria given below

4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each

examination/training centre based on assessment criteria.

5. The passing percentage for each QP will be 50%. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a

minimum of 50% individually in each NOS.

6. The Assessor shall check the final outcome of the practices while evaluating the steps performed to achieve

the final outcome.

7. The trainee shall be provided with a chance to repeat the test to correct his procedures in case of improper

performance, with a deduction of marks for each iteration.

8. After the certain number of iteration as decided by SSC the trainee is marked as fail, scoring zero marks for

the procedure for the practical activity.

9. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOSs, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent

assessment on the balance NOSs to pass the Qualification Pack within the specified timeframe set by SSC.

10. Minimum duration of Assessment of each QP shall be of 4hrs/trainee.


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Marks Allocation

Assessment outcomes

Assessment Criteria for outcomes Total Mark

Out Of Theory Skills Practical

CON/N0401: Identify and upkeep testing tools and equipments

PC1. identify construction materials and test samples such as cement, fine and coarse aggregate, bricks, steel, bitumen, admixtures, concrete blocks, paver block, concrete cubes, timber, plywood & steel reinforcement bar etc.

100

15 1.5 13.5

PC2. identify testing tools and accessories such as measuring jar, gauging trowel, measurement tape, metal scale, scoop, tray, tamping rod, stop watch, brushes, funnel, thermometer, Vernier callipers, IS sieves of different size, trowel, spade, pickaxe, vibrator etc.

10 1 9

PC3. identify apparatus and equipments required for cement and concrete testing such as Vicat apparatus & accessories, GI Sieves, Digital weighing balance drying oven and cube moulds, compression testing machine, flow table, laboratory concrete mixer, slump test cone etc.

10 1 9

PC4. identify apparatus and instruments required for soil testing such as is sieves of different size, compaction test apparatus, rapid moisture content meter, CBR testing machine, liquid & plasticity limit test apparatus

15 1.5 13.5

PC5. identify apparatus and instruments required for aggregate testing such as flakiness gauge, elongation gauge, ring and ball apparatus, pycnometer, impact value test apparatus, crushing value test apparatus & Los Angeles abrasion test apparatus

15 1.5 13.5

PC6. identify apparatus and instruments required for bitumen testing such as penetrometer, bitumen compactor, Marshall stability test apparatus

15 1.5 13.5

PC7. identify apparatus and instruments, chemicals required for water testing

10 1 9

PC8. upkeep of all above testing tools and equipments 10 1 9

Total 100 10 90

CON/N0402: Handle and store construction material test sample

PC1. follow instructed methods for collection of material samples such as cement, steel, sand, aggregate, soil, admixtures, brick, concrete blocks, distilled water

100

30 3 27

PC2. store and stack inflammable material separately as per standard practices/instruction

10 1 9

PC3. carry loose and fluid materials like chemicals, form‐oil & admixtures as per standard practices/ instruction

10 1 9


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PC4. follow specified procedure for packing, tagging, sampling and stacking of materials for testing

20 2 18

PC5. tag material sample to be tested as per instruction and organize test samples from the store

15 1.5 13.5

PC6. dispose tested construction material as per instruction and standard practices

15 1.5 13.5

Total 100 10 90

CON/N0403: Collect test sample from field and assist in material testing in site laboratory

PC1. extract soil samples using core cutter , pack & label the sample as per standard procedure and transport to test laboratory

5 0.5 4.5

PC2. collect hot bitumen sample form construction site as per instruction , pack label as per standard procedure from spot to laboratory

5 0.5 4.5

PC3. collect concrete samples , cast cube samples at site as per standard procedure & instruction

5 0.5 4.5

PC4. perform slump test as per standard procedure /instruction at site

5 0.5 4.5

PC5. clean tools, apparatus, instrument and accessories and place them at appropriate location after use

3 0.5 4.5

PC6. upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and equipments as per requirement

2

PC7. set all required tools, accessories and make ready for sample preparation and sample testing as per instruction

3

0.5 6.5 PC8. select and collect the required/instructed quantity of sample as per instruction

2

PC9. weigh & measure instructed quantity of sample to be tested in site laboratory

2

PC10. cast cement & concrete cube samples in site laboratory as per standard procedure & instruction

3

0.5 5.5 PC11. prepare cement test samples and support in consistency test ,initial & final setting time, fineness, soundness as per instruction

3

PC12. carry out sieve analysis and prepare test samples for specific gravity, crushing value, impact value test, abrasion value for coarse aggregate as per instruction

3 0.5 2.5

PC13. support in carrying out water absorption test, compressive strength test of cement cube, concrete cube, brick, concrete block & paver block

3 0.5 2.5


2

0.5 5.5 PC15. upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and equipments as per requirement

2

PC16. dispose tested construction materials as per instruction

2


12


5 0.5 4.5

PC18. select and collect the required/instructed quantity of sample as per instruction

4 0.5 6.5


3

PC20. prepare bitumen test sample and support in bitumen content test, penetration test, specific gravity, softening point test, flash & fire point, Marshall stability of bitumen mixture test of bitumen as per instruction

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3 0.5 4.5

PC22. upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and equipments as per requirement

2


4 0.5 3.5

PC24. select and collect the required/instructed quantity of sample as per instruction

3 0.5 5.5


3

PC26. carry out sieve analysis and prepare soil test samples Specific gravity, Bulk density, moisture content, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis and silt content of soil as per instruction

8 1 7


3

0.5 6.5 PC28. upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and equipments as per requirement

2

PC29. dispose tested construction materials as per instruction

2

Total 100 10 90

CON/N9001: Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site

PC1. identify and report any hazards, risks or breaches in site safety to the appropriate authority

100

10 1 9 PC2. follow emergency and evacuation procedures in case of accidents, fires, natural calamities

PC3. follow recommended safe practices in handling construction materials, including chemical and hazardous material whenever applicable

10 1 9

PC4. participate in safety awareness programs like Tool Box Talks, safety demonstrations, mock drills, conducted at site

5 0.5 4.5

PC5. identify near miss , unsafe condition and unsafe act

5 0.5 4.5


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PC6. use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as per work requirements including: • Head Protection (Helmets) • Ear protection • Fall Protection • Foot Protection • Face and Eye Protection • Hand and Body Protection • Respiratory Protection (if required)

10 1 9

PC7. handle all required tools, tackles , materials & equipment safely

10 1 9

PC8. follow safe disposal of waste, harmful and hazardous materials as per EHS guidelines

10 1 9

PC9. install and apply properly all safety equipment as instructed

10 1 9

PC10. follow safety protocol and practices as laid down by site EHS department

10 1 9

PC11. collect and deposit construction waste into identified containers before disposal, separate containers that may be needed for disposal of toxic or hazardous wastes

10 1 9

PC12. apply ergonomic principles wherever required 10 1 9

Total 100 10 90

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