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Construction Laboratory & Field Technician

Model Curriculum

1. Construction Laboratory & Field Technician

SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION:

REF ID: NSQF LEVEL:

Construction Real Estate and Infrastructure Construction Quality Assurance & Quality Control CON/Q0402 4


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Curriculum 01

2. Trainer Prerequisites 12

3. Annexure: Assessment Criteria 13


Construction Laboratory & Field Technician CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS

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

Program Name Construction Laboratory & Field Technician

Qualification Pack Name & Reference ID. ID

CON/Q0402, v1.1

Version No. 1.1 Version Update Date 14-08-2017

Pre-requisites to Training

Preferably 10th Standard

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

Select, operate and maintain test instruments & equipments for construction material testing:-Check and measure prior to operation of instruments prior to testing. Able to select and use test instrument, apparatus & equipments for cement, concrete, brick, aggregate, soil and bitumen

Carry out testing of cement, concrete, brick, block and aggregate:- Perform testing of cement, concrete, brick, block & aggregate sample

Carry out testing of soil and bitumen in field and site laboratory:- Perform testing of soil and bitumen sample in laboratory & carry out field testing of soil and bitumen

Work effectively in a team to deliver desired results at the workplace:- Interact, communicate & support effectively with co-workers, superiors and sub-ordinates within the team and across interfacing teams to ensure effective execution of assigned task

Plan and organize work to meet expected outcomes:- Prioritize work activities & organize desired resources prior to commencement of work to achieve desired results

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


This course encompasses 6 out of 6 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Construction Laboratory & 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 (08:00 hrs.)

Theory: 1. Introduction to the job roles

2. Major responsibilities of a

Construction Laboratory and Felid

Technician.

3. Role description/functions and tasks

performed by a Construction

Laboratory and Felid Technician

4. Expected personal attributes from the

job role

5. Brief description about course

content, mode of learning and

duration of course

6. General hierarchy of QA/QC

occupation

7. Future possible progression and

career development provisions for

Construction Laboratory and Felid

Technician

8. Importance and necessity of

maintaining quality in construction

works

9. Introduction to various functions of a

quality lab

Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Classroom Requirement 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 Select, operate and maintain test instruments & equipment’s for construction material testing Theory Duration (12:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (32:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N0404

Theory:

Knowledge of basic principles of measurement, geometry and arithmetic calculation

Know about different type of PPE’s used for testing of cement, concrete, bricks, aggregate, soil and bitumen.

Know about different types of various tools, instruments and equipments used for testing of cement, concrete, bricks, aggregate, soil and bitumen

Know about storing and handling technique of testing tools and equipments used in laboratory.

Understand Importance of periodical calibration of testing tools, apparatus, instruments and equipment

Able to check working condition of testing instruments and equipment used for testing of cement, concrete, bricks, aggregate, soil and bitumen

Knowledge, working & purpose of compression testing machine for

Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Testing instruments: 1. Trowel 2. Sampling

accessories for field density test of soil

3. Dishes 4. Weighing balance 5. Weighing dishes 6. Enameled trays 7. Desiccators 8. Thermometers, 9. Vernier calipers 10. Stopwatch 11. Straight edge 12. measuring tape


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testing of cement, concrete, bricks and aggregate

Proper repair and maintenance of tools and equipments for testing of cement, concrete, bricks, aggregate, soil and bitumen.

Standard housekeeping procedure to be adopted in laboratory & field

Demonstration/ Practical :-

Wear appropriate PPE’s prior to operation of instrument & prior to testing.

Able to check the working condition of instrument, apparatus & equipment.

Go through proper cleaning & lubrication of instrument, apparatus & equipment.as per manufactures specification.

Able to check the calibration of instrument prior to testing as per standards.

Able to select appropriate instrument/apparatus for cement testing like IS sieves, Vicat apparatus, Le-Chatelier apparatus, Le-Chatelier flask and cube moulds and operate these instruments/apparatus as per standard operating procedure

Able to select appropriate instrument/apparatus for concrete test like concrete cube moulds/ cylindrical moulds, slump cone apparatus, compacting factor test apparatus, Flow table test apparatus, Vee Bee test apparatus and operate these instruments/apparatus as per standard operating procedure

Able to select appropriate instrument/apparatus for testing of fine aggregate like IS sieve, pycnometer, cylindrical metal container, oven, weighing balance and operate these instruments/apparatus as per standard operating procedure

Able to operate compressing testing machine as per standard operating procedure for cement/concrete cubes, brick sample & determine crushing value of coarse aggregate.

Able to select appropriate instrument/apparatus for testing of coarse aggregate like IS sieve, flakiness gauge, elongation gauge,

13. Vicat apparatus 14. Le-Chatelier

apparatus 15. Le-Chatelier flask 16. cube moulds 17. Vibration machine 18. Standard cement

cube moulds 19. Gauging trowel 20. Standard sieves

for Fine aggregate tests

21. Standard sieves for coarse aggregate test

22. Pycnometer 23. calibrated volume

measure for density test,

24. tamping rod 25. Brushes 26. Funnels 27. Graduated glass

measuring cylinders

28. Concrete table vibrator

29. Slump cone Apparatus

30. compacting factor test apparatus

31. Flow table test apparatus

32. Vee Bee test apparatus

33. Compression testing machine

34. Casagrande apparatus

35. Plastic limit test apparatus

36. Shrinkage limit test apparatus

37. Compaction test apparatus

38. Permeability test apparatus

39. cylindrical metal container

40. heating oven 41. IS sieve 42. flakiness gauge 43. elongation gauge 44. crushing value

apparatus


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crushing value apparatus, impact value apparatus, abrasion value apparatus and operate these instruments/apparatus as per standard operating procedure

Able to take the reading, record temperature & monitor the instrument/apparatus as per applicability and requirement.

Able to select appropriate instrument/apparatus for field testing of soil like IS sieves, compaction test apparatus, rapid moisture content meter apparatus, Casagrande’s device, mechanical sieve shaker, heating oven, core cutting test apparatus and operate these instruments/apparatus as per standard operating procedure.

Able to select appropriate instrument/apparatus for testing of bitumen like IS sieves, use centrifuger extractor, thermometer, specific gravity bottle, penetrometer, bitumen compactor, flash and fire point test apparatus, Marshall stability test apparatus and operate these instruments/apparatus as per standard operating procedure.

Maintain & upkeep all relevant tools, instruments, apparatus & equipment.

45. impact value apparatus

46. abrasion value apparatus

47. rapid moisture content meter apparatus

48. mechanical sieve shaker

49. specific gravity bottle

50. bitumen compactor

51. flash and fire point test apparatus

52. Marshall stability 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 3. Hand gloves 4. Safety Shoes

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

instructions

3 Carry out testing of cement, concrete, bricks and aggregate Theory Duration (32:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (104:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N0405

Theory:

Knowledge of basic principles of measurement, geometry and arithmetic calculation

Able to do linear unit conversion & measurements

Able to provide tag/number/label to collected test sample from field or test sample in laboratory

Knowledge for acceptance/rejection criteria of cement, concrete, brick, block and aggregate test sample

Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Testing instruments: 1. Trowel 2. dishes 3. Weighing balance 4. Weighing dishes 5. Enameled trays


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Understand relevant standard test procedure prior to commencement of test.

Visual/physical checking of samples of cement, concrete, brick, aggregate in field & laboratory.

Select & use various tools and equipments related to cement, concrete, brick, block, aggregate testing in field and in site laboratory

Standard procedure for preparing test specimen for various types of cement, concrete, brick, aggregate test in laboratory and in field

Knowledge of standard test procedure for testing of cement, concrete, brick & aggregate.

Safe operation of compression testing machine for testing of cement, concrete, brick and aggregate

Proper repair and maintenance of tools and equipments relevant to cement, concrete, brick, aggregate testing

Importance of periodical calibration of testing tools, apparatus, instruments and equipment

Able to read and record reading of gauges and meters along with the least count

Disposal/reuse of tested sample in appropriate manner


Able to protect instrument and equipments from dust and heat

IS codes relevant to cement, concrete, brick and aggregate testing

Demonstration/ Practical:

Able to perform the initial preparatory work for making of sample

Able to select cement sample as per test requirement and carry out sample preparation such as weighing, measuring, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability

Able to weigh cement, make cement mortar, cast cement cubes & concrete cubes in fields and laboratory as per standard procedure for compressive

6. Desiccators 7. Thermometers 8. Vernier calipers 9. Stopwatch 10. Straight edge 11. measuring tape 12. Vicat apparatus 13. Le-Chatelier

apparatus 14. Le-Chatelier flask 15. cube moulds 16. Vibration machine 17. Standard cement

cube moulds 18. Gauging trowel 19. Standard sieves

for Fine aggregate tests

20. Standard sieves for coarse aggregate test

21. Pycnometer 22. calibrated volume


23. tamping rod 24. Brushes 25. Funnels 26. Graduated glass

measuring cylinders

27. Concrete table vibrator

28. Slump cone Apparatus

29. compacting factor test apparatus

30. Flow table test apparatus

31. Vee Bee test apparatus


33. cylindrical metal container

34. heating oven 35. IS sieve 36. flakiness gauge 37. elongation gauge 38. crushing value

apparatus 39. impact value

apparatus 40. abrasion value

apparatus


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strength testing of cement and concrete

Able to store tested samples safely in laboratory for specified duration or dispose safely as per instruction

perform cement test to determine consistency, initial and final setting, fineness, soundness, specific gravity, compressive strength test of cement as per standard test procedure

perform workability test (slump cone test, compacting factor, Vee-bee test) of fresh concrete and compressive strength of hardened concrete as per standard test procedure

able to perform fine aggregate test to determine specific gravity, particle size distribution, silt content, bulking of fine aggregate as per standard test procedure

perform coarse aggregate test to determine specific gravity, bulk density, gradation, flakiness and elongation index, crushing value, impact value, abrasion value as per standard test procedure

Able to perform test to determine compressive strength of cement cube and concrete cube as per standard test procedure

perform brick test to determine water absorption, compressive strength, efflorescence per standard test procedure

perform block test to determine water absorption, density and compressive strength as per standard test procedure

report to superior in case sample to be tested is not as per standard test sample read and understand standard test procedure prior to commencement of test

select coarse and fine aggregate sample and carry out sample preparation such as washing, weighing, measuring, sieving, tamping, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability

observe and record readings relevant to test in standard Performa as per applicability



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

Safety instructions


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4 Carry out testing of soil and bitumen in field and site laboratory Theory Duration (40:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (104:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N0406

Theory:

Basic principles of measurement, geometry and arithmetic calculation

Able to do linear unit conversions & measurements

Able to provide tag/number/label to collected test sample from field or test sample in laboratory

Know how to collect, sample and shift soil and bitumen sample from field

Knowledge of Acceptance/rejection criteria of soil and bitumen test sample

Identify select & use various tools and equipments related to soil and bitumen testing in field and in site laboratory

Storing and handling technique of soil and bitumen testing tools and equipments

Visual/physical checking of soil and bitumen in field and site laboratory.

Familiar with standard test procedure for preparing test specimen for various types of soil and bitumen test in laboratory and in field

Able to know how to handle hot bitumen during testing of bitumen

Proper repair and maintenance of tools and equipments relevant to soil and bitumen testing

Importance of periodical calibration of testing tools, apparatus, instruments and equipment

Know how to read and record reading of gauges and meters along with the least count

Disposal/reuse of tested sample in appropriate manner


Able to protect instrument and equipments from dust and heat

IS codes relevant to soil and bitumen testing

Demonstration/ Practical:

Read and understand standard test procedure & norms prior to commencement of test

select soil sample and prepare sample after weighing, measuring, sieving, compacting, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability

Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Testing instruments: 1. Trowel 2. Core Cutter 3. dolly and hammer 4. Sampling

accessories for field density test of soil

5. dishes 6. Weighing balance 7. Weighing dishes 8. Enameled trays 9. Desiccators 10. Thermometers, 11. Vernier calipers 12. Stopwatch 13. Straight edge 14. measuring tape 15. Pycnometer 16. calibrated volume


17. tamping rod 18. Brushes 19. Funnel 20. Graduated glass

measuring cylinders


22. IS sieves as for soil tests

23. Casagrande apparatus

24. Plastic limit test apparatus

25. Shrinkage limit test apparatus

26. Compaction test apparatus

27. Permeability test apparatus

28. mechanical sieve shaker


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able to perform test to determine water content, Atterberg’s limit, particle size distribution, specific gravity and compaction test of soil as per standard test procedure

select bitumen sample and carry out weighing, measuring, mixing, heating the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability

able to perform bitumen test to determine bitumen content, specific gravity, ductility, penetration, softening point, flash and fire point, Marshall stability of bitumen as per standard test procedure

able to observe and record readings relevant to test in standard performa as per applicability

Able to store tested samples safely in laboratory for specified duration or dispose safely as per instruction

read and understand standard test procedure prior to commencement of test

select field testing tools as per applicability of test and fix all associated accessories for performing test

perform test to determine rapid moisture content, dry density of soil by sand replacement method and core cutting method, core cutting of bitumen to determine bitumen content as per standard test procedure in field as per standard test procedure

ensure proper storing, stacking & shifting of soil and bitumen samples to laboratory for further testing with safety in specific duration

able to observe and record readings relevant to test in standard performa as per applicability

29. specific gravity bottle

30. bitumen compactor

31. flash and fire point test apparatus

32. Marshall stability test apparatus




instructions

5 Work effectively in a team to deliver desired results at the workplace Theory Duration (08:00 hrs.) Practical Duration

Theory:

Method of oral and written communication skills within his work area where an interaction with other workers is required for smooth functioning of work

How to understand and follow work methods, by adhering to instructions or consulting with seniors

Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil


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(12:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N8001

Able to maintain expected adverse effects in case of failure relating to quality, timelines, safety, risks at the construction project site.

Method of providing instruction to subordinates or reporting to seniors clearly and promptly

Seek necessary support and complete assigned tasks within stipulated time duration

Keep good relation and maintain well behavior with co-workers

Demonstrations/ Practical:

The skills will be developed and practiced while carrying out following trade related activities in a predictable and familiar working condition

Address the problems effectively and report if required to immediate supervisor appropriately with clear instruction

Selection of materials, tools or devices for defined purpose

Preparation of samples with in allocated time.

Handling/carrying/using tools and equipments/apparatus/instruments in laboratory & site works

6 Plan and organize work to meet expected outcomes Theory Duration (08:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (08:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N8002

Theory:

Basic concept of productivity, sequence of working and implementation of safety and organizational norms while working

Optimization of resources

To plan activities within defined scope of work

Upkeep, storing and stacking methods of tools, materials used for domain specific works

Requisition of resources, reporting for requirement of resources orally and in written to concerned authority

Importance of housekeeping Demonstration/ Practical:

The skills will be developed and practiced while carrying out following trade related activities in a predictable and familiar working condition

Understand the target & set guidelines for completion of work

Prioritize all works/ activities

Optimum use of resources while performing task

Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil


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provide guidance to the subordinates to obtain desired outcome

select and employ correct tools, tackles and equipment for completion of desired work & complete the work with allocated resources in an optimum manner

plan housekeeping activities prior to and post completion of work list and arrange required resources prior to commencement of work

7 Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site Theory Duration (16:00 hrs.) Practical Duration (16:00 hrs.) Corresponding NOS Code :- CON/N9001

Theory:

Familiar with types of hazards involved in laboratory & site

Emergency safety control measures and actions to be taken under emergency situation

Identification of unsafe act and unsafe condition concept of :-

First Aid process

Use of fire extinguisher

Classification of fires and fire extinguisher

Reporting procedure to the concerned authority in emergency situations

Standard procedure of handling, storing and stacking material

What is safe disposal of waste, type of waste and their disposal

basic ergonomic principles as per applicability

Demonstration/ Practical: 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 handling, storing, stacking and shifting of material, tools and equipments

install and apply properly all safety equipment as instructed & all follow safety protocol and practices as laid down by site EHS department

report any hazards, risks or breaches in site safety to the appropriate authority

Demonstration of locations, situations/

circumstances, malpractices which can

be hazardous for electrical works

Describe use of fire extinguisher and

standard practice of storing & stacking

firefighting equipment’s/ materials at

work locations

Fully equipped laboratory for conducting test for brick/block, concrete, aggregate, cement, bitumen & soil Safety instruments: 1. Safety Helmets 2. Safety goggles 3. Hand gloves 4. Safety Shoes


instructions


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apply ergonomic principles wherever required

Total Duration Theory Duration 124:00 Hrs. Practical Duration 276:00 Hrs.

Classroom Requirement (for 30 students) Black/White board, marker, Projector/LED Monitor, Computer, Trade specific charts and other teaching aids Testing instruments: Trowel, Sampling accessories for field density test of soil, dishes, Weighing balance, Weighing dishes, Enameled trays, Dessicators, Thermometers, Vernier calipers, Stopwatch, Straight edge, measuring tape, Vicat apparatus, Le-Chatelier apparatus, Le-Chatelier flask, cube moulds, 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, compacting factor test apparatus, Flow table test apparatus, Vee Bee test apparatus, Compression testing machine, Casagrande apparatus, Plastic limit test apparatus, Shrinkage limit test apparatus, Compaction test apparatus, Permeability test apparatus, cylindrical metal container, heating oven, IS sieve, flakiness gauge, elongation gauge, crushing value apparatus, impact value apparatus, abrasion value apparatus, rapid moisture content meter apparatus, mechanical sieve shaker, specific gravity bottle, bitumen compactor, flash and fire point test apparatus, Marshall stability test apparatus

Measuring tools: Measuring Tape, Metal- Tri-Square, Spirit level, Steel scale

Safety instruments: Safety Helmets, Safety goggles, Hand gloves, Safety Shoes (Assorted size), Safety Appron, Ear Plug, Lab coat, Nose mask, Face mask, Board of Safety instructions

Grand Total Course Duration: 400 Hours, 0 Minutes (This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Construction Skill Development Council of India)


Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “Construction Laboratory & Field Technician” mapped to Qualification Pack: “CON/Q0402, 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/Q0402”.

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 passed

4a Domain Certification

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

4b Platform Certification

Trainer/Assessor-50% in each NOS of Qualification Pack “MEP/Q0101” or “MEP/Q0103”& 80% overall, Lead trainer/ Lead Assessors- 50% 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.


CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES

Job Role Construction Laboratory & Field Technician

Qualification Pack CON/Q0402

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 center based on assessment criteria.

5. The passing percentage for each QP will be 70%. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score

a minimum of 70% 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 NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent

assessment on the balance NOS's 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.


Marks Allocation

Assessment outcomes

Assessment Criteria for outcomes Total Mark

Out Of Theory Skills Practical

CON/N0404: Select, operate and maintain test instruments, & equipments for construction material testing

PC1. check the working condition of instruments and accessories

100

3

1 8 PC2. clean, lubricate the instruments as per applicability 3

PC3. wear appropriate PPE’s as per applicability 3

PC4. check the calibration of instruments prior to testing as per applicability

4 1 3

PC5. operate equipments as per manufacturer specifications and as per standard test procedures

5 2 5

PC6. maintain and upkeep all relevant tools, instruments, apparatus and equipments

2 0.4 1.6

PC7. identify, select and use is sieves, vicat apparatus, le-chatelier apparatus, le-chatelier flask and cube moulds for cement testing as per standard operating procedure

10 2 8

PC8. identify select and use concrete cube moulds/ cylindrical moulds, slump cone apparatus, compacting factor test apparatus, flow table test apparatus, Vee bee test apparatus for concrete test as per standard operating procedure

10 2 8

PC9. operate compressing testing machine as per standard operating procedure for cement and concrete cubes, brick sample

5 1 4

PC10. monitor and record temperature of curing tank in standard performa

2

1 4 PC11. use weighing balance, oven and maintain temperature of curing tank as per applicability and requirement

3

PC12. identify, select and use is sieve, pycnometer, cylindrical metal container, oven, weighing balance for testing of fine aggregate as per standard operating procedure

10

2 10

PC13. use weighing balance, heating oven as per applicability

2

PC14. identify, select and use is sieve, flakiness gauge, elongation gauge, crushing value apparatus, impact value apparatus, abrasion value apparatus for testing of coarse aggregate as per standard operating procedure

10 2 8


PC15. operate compression testing machine to determine crushing value of coarse aggregate as per standard operating procedure

5

2 6

PC16. maintain and upkeep all relevant tools, instrument, apparatus and equipments

3

PC17. identify, select and use is sieves, compaction test apparatus, rapid moisture content meter apparatus, Casagrande’s device, mechanical sieve shaker, heating oven, core cutting test apparatus for field testing of soil as per standard operating procedure

8

4 16 PC18. identify, select and use centrifuger extractor, thermometer, specific gravity bottle, penetrometer, bitumen compactor, flash and fire point test apparatus, Marshall stability test apparatus for testing of bitumen as per standard operating procedure

8

PC19. maintain and upkeep all relevant tools, instrument, apparatus and equipments

4

Total 100 20 80

CON/N0405: Carry out testing of cement, concrete, bricks and aggregate

PC1. read and understand relevant standard test procedure prior to commencement of test

100

5 1 4

PC2. select cement sample as per test requirement and carry out sample preparation such as weighing, measuring, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability

4

1 6

PC3. weigh cement and make cement mortar for casting cement cube as per standard test procedure

3

PC4. cast the cement cube and concrete cube in fields and laboratory as per standard procedure for compressive strength testing of cement and concrete

4 1 3

PC5. perform cement test to determine consistency, initial and final setting, fineness, soundness, specific gravity, compressive strength test of cement as per standard test procedure

10 2 8

PC6. perform workability test (slump cone test, compacting factor, Vee-bee test) of fresh concrete and compressive strength of hardened concrete as per standard test procedure

10 2 8

PC7. carry out test for compressive strength of cement cube and concrete cube to determine compressive strength as per standard test procedure

8 2 6

PC8. perform brick test to determine water absorption, compressive strength, efflorescence per standard test procedure

8 3 13


PC9. perform block test to determine water absorption, density and compressive strength as per standard test procedure

8

PC10. observe and record readings relevant to test in standard performa as per applicability

4 1 3

PC11. store tested samples safely in laboratory for specified duration

2

1 5 PC12. ensure tested sample are reused or safely disposed

2

PC13. report to superior in case sample to be tested is not as per standard test sample

2

PC14. read and understand standard test procedure prior to commencement of test

4 1 3

PC15. select coarse and fine aggregate sample and carry out sample preparation such as washing, weighing, measuring, sieving, tamping, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability

4 1 3

PC16. perform fine aggregate test to determine specific gravity, particle size distribution, silt content, bulking of fine aggregate as per standard test procedure

8 2 6

PC17. perform coarse aggregate test to determine specific gravity, bulk density, gradation, flakiness and elongation index , crushing value, impact value, abrasion value as per standard test procedure

8 2 6


2


2


2

Total 100 20 80

CON/N0406: Carry out testing of soil and bitumen in field and site laboratory


100

8 2 6

PC2. select soil sample and carry out sample preparation such as weighing, measuring, sieving, compacting, oven drying the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability

10 2 8

PC3. perform test to determine water content, Atterberg’s limit, particle size distribution, specific gravity and compaction test of soil as per standard test procedure

12 2 10


PC4. select bitumen sample and carry out weighing, measuring, mixing, heating the required quantity of material as per standard test procedure and applicability

10 2 8

PC5. perform bitumen test to determine bitumen content, specific gravity, ductility, penetration, softening point, flash and fire point, Marshall stability of bitumen as per standard test procedure

12 2 10


4

2 6 PC7. ensure tested sample are reused or safely disposed 2


2


5 1 4

PC10. select field testing tools as per applicability of test and fix all associated accessories for performing test

4 1 3

PC11. perform test to determine rapid moisture content in field as per standard test procedure

8

2 14 PC12. perform test to determine dry density of soil by sand replacement method and core cutting method as per standard test procedure

8

PC13. carry out core cutting of bitumen from field to determine bitumen content as per standard test procedure

5

2 5

PC14. ensure proper packing and shifting of soil and bitumen samples to laboratory for further testing

2


4


2


2

Total 100 20 80

CON/N8001: Work effectively in a team to deliver desired results at the workplace

PC1. pass on work related information/ requirement clearly to the team members

100

10 2 8

PC2. inform co-workers and superiors about any kind of deviations from work

5 1 4

PC3. address the problems effectively and report if required to immediate supervisor appropriately

5 1 4

PC4. receive instructions clearly from superiors and respond effectively on same

5 1 4


PC5. communicate to team members/subordinates for appropriate work technique and method

5 1 4

PC6. seek clarification and advice as per requirement and applicability

10 2 8

PC7. hand over the required material, tools tackles, equipment and work fronts timely to interfacing teams

30 6 24

PC8. work together with co-workers in a synchronized manner

30 6 24

Total 100 20 80

CON/N8002: Plan and organize work to meet expected outcomes

PC1. understand clearly the targets and timelines set by superiors

100

10 2 8

PC2. plan activities as per schedule and sequence 10 2 8

PC3. provide guidance to the subordinates to obtain desired outcome

10 2 8

PC4. plan housekeeping activities prior to and post completion of work 10 2 8

PC5. list and arrange required resources prior to commencement of work 10 2 8

PC6. select and employ correct tools, tackles and equipment for completion of desired work 10 2 8

PC7. complete the work with allocated resources 10 2 8

PC8. engage allocated manpower in an appropriate manner

10 2 8

PC9. use resources in an optimum manner to avoid any unnecessary wastage 5 1 4

PC10. employ tools, tackles and equipment with care to avoid damage to the same

5 1 4

PC11. organize work output, materials used, tools and tackles deployed,

5 1 4

PC12. processes adopted to be in line with the specified standards and instructions

5 1 4

Total 100 20 80

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 authorities

100

5 1 4

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

5 1 4

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

10 2 8

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

5 1 4

PC5. identify near miss , unsafe condition and unsafe act 5 1 4


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 2 8

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

5 1 4

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

5 1 4

PC9. install and apply properly all safety equipment as instructed

15 3 12

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

15 3 12

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 2 8

PC12. apply ergonomic principles wherever required 10 2 8

Total 100 20 80

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