Military engineering construction technician - Plant Operator & Mechanic

Techniques for setting out and erecting masonry structures in the workplace

Techniques for placing and finishing non-specialist concrete in the workplace

Characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with resources in relation to concreting, fabric reinforcing, timber, plywood, proprietary slab edgings, fixings, bricks, blocks, mortars, frames, insulation, damp-proof barriers, lintels, fixings, ties, hand and powered tools and equipmen

The correct use of bricklaying and concreting resources and how problems associated with these specific resources are managed and reported

Potential hazards associated with bricklaying and concreting resources and methods of work

Specific health and safety practices that include any specific procedures, problem solving and the establishment of the authority needed to rectify them covering all aspects of the trade

Examples of the above aspects transporting, laying, compacting, curing and protecting concrete with tamped, floated, brushed and towelled finishes, placing fabric reinforcement, concrete mix ratios (volume and gauge boxes), placing concrete into formwork and shuttering, forming slab edging, using hand tools and ancillary equipment and setting out and erecting structures

Tools and equipment maintenance when setting out and erecting masonry structures

Non-specialist concrete and be able to describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage

Field defence construction and the requirements for reinforcing and strengthening fortifications in a hostile environment

Engineering principles to repair existing masonry structures to render them safe and prevent further collapse

Access/working platforms in the workplace including for use in building maintenance (carpentry), building maintenance (painting & decorating), building maintenance (tiling), building maintenance (plastering), building maintenance (trowel occupations), building maintenance (roofing), building maintenance (glazing)

The characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated with the following resources ladders/crawler boards, stepladders/platform steps, trestles, proprietary staging/podiums, proprietary towers, mobile scaffolding towers, protections equipment and notices, tools and ancillary equipment, water-borne and solvent- borne coatings

Further characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects: primers, intermediate coatings (undercoats) and finishes (single pack coatings), single-product systems (e.g. emulsions, varnishes), solvent/thinners, knotting, proprietary sealers, brushes, rollers

Final characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects: protective sheeting and masking, cleaning agents, stripping materials and equipment, fillers and bonding agents, primers, surface treatment materials and waterproofing agents, sand, cement, lime and plaster renders, mesh, trims and fixings, wall and floor tiles, grout, adhesives, accessories, hand and/or powered tools and associated equipment

Specific safe working practices and procedures to include: erecting and dismantling access equipment, preparing and painting surfaces, plastering, tiling to all types and angles of walls, glazing windows and/or doors, roofing structures, applying cement and lime renders, using tools and resources

Further specific safe working practices and procedures to include: using waterproof membranes, fixing proprietary mesh and trims, applying movement joints, removing existing tiles and preparing background, forming reveals, sills and soffits (door and window openings), forming internal and external angles, fixing channels/form drainage, outlets

The requirements for completing and maintaining records of actions taken to be included as part of the site hand over procedures

The requirements for maintaining tools and equipment used when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms, applying paint systems using rollers and associated tools and equipment, preparing background surfaces for plastering, panelling or painting/decorating tiling wall and floor surfaces, glazing windows and doors and roofing structures

The techniques of setting up and using of transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace

First fixing components in the workplace including frames (door and/or window), linings (door and/or hatch), floor joist coverings (or flat roof decking), partitions (straight)

Second fixing components in the workplace including side hung doors, mouldings (standard architrave, skirting), ironmongery, service encasement, wall and floor units/fitments, cladding

Measuring, marking out, fitting, finishing, positioning and securing

Characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with timber and timber based products and components, such as hardwood, softwood, Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) and other materials

Safe work practices when using tools, resources and equipment in a manner not likely to cause injury should they trip and fall

Working with tools away from the body to avoid injury

What safety guards should be in place in accordance with machine instructions

The correct selection of accessories for machines and the work being undertaken

Identifying the correct maintenance requirements for accessories and how to report defects

Safe working practices and procedures and how to report problems when working on site undertaking numerous procedures

The specific hazards associated with carpentry and joinery resources and methods of work

The importance of site safety whilst being aware of the role of other site workers and their welfare

The principles of waste management, disposal and environmental control in relation to environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations, official guidance and local requirements when working in foreign countries

The different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store resources in the workplace and be aware of potential hazards involved with these resources

Health and safety requirements for control equipment when undertaking work on site along with accident reporting when involved with, fires, spillages, injuries

Safety requirements when working at height and below ground using relevant equipment

The purpose of the work programme and why deadlines should be kept to in relation to progress charts, timetables and estimated times

The importance of construction site reporting procedures and how changes in circumstances will impact on the works programme timetable

The organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they can be implemented

Organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, unit, operative

Complex first aid procedures in an emergency

Safety and load bearing rules when constructing bridges to cross gaps of various sizes using existing materials and prefabricated sections

Safety aspects and rules regarding the use of explosive and delivery of basic demolitions

Environmental and health aspects needed for providing water supply to a given location including water storage

The characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with resources such as timber, timber boarding, manufactured sheet material, plastics, doors, mouldings, ironmongery, metals, frames, linings, wall and floor units/fitments, adhesives, sealants, fixings, associated ancillary items, hand and/or power tools and equipment

Health and safety requirements for structures built for temporary occupation in a military environment

Extracting task requirements from a briefing, plan for a plant task, inside and out by day and night and interpret engineer drawings, sketches and specifications

All current and applicable legislation, regulations, standards and instructions relevant to the operation of different Plant vehicles individual expected to operate

Harbour area drills/tasks

The capabilities and working principles of systems and controls of the Medium Wheeled Tractor (MWT), Light Wheeled Tractor (LWT), Medium Crawler Tractor (MCT), Medium Crawler Excavatot (MCE), Excavator Towed Ultra Light (ETUL)

The purpose and application of ancillaries for the Medium Wheeled Tractor (MWT), Light Wheeled Tractor (LWT), Medium Crawler Tractor (MCT), Medium Crawler Excavatot (MCE), Excavator Towed Ultra Light (ETUL)

The various techniques of transporting the Medium Wheeled Tractor (MWT)

The purpose of route denial for all Plant the individual is expected to use

The purpose of various bucket configurations for the Medium Crawler Excavatot (MCE) and the process for self recovery

The procedures/processes for crossing equipment bridges

The basic principles of compaction

The repair, accident and breakdown procedures along with the process for refueling equipment

The purpose of inspecting Steel Wire Rope (SWR)

The legal requirements of plant on the public highway

The working systems and controls of roller(s) and the cab and controls for the Light Dump Truck (LDT) and the Medium Dump Truck (MDT)

Understand the basic fault identification on the engine, the electrical system, the fuel system, the cooling system and the hydraulic system of the plant being used

Heat calculations, task requirements and resource requirements for tasks

Causes and prevention of corrosion in plumbing systems

Plumbing materials, their properties and the effects of heating on them along with the principles of heat in plumbing systems

Marking out techniques and allowances for bend calculations

Copper tube/plastic pipe, measuring, cutting, bending and joint techniques along with steel pipe threading and joining techniques

Pipework insulation and protection systems along with the identification of pipe freezing techniques

Preparation of floors

Water systems and hydraulic testing and equipment

Soundness testing and commissioning checks for water systems along with flushing water systems

Requirements for decommissioning of water systems

Electrical resistance calculations

Requirements of rainwater and associated guttering

Test and commissioning of guttering systems, above and below ground drainage systems and the hazards when working with them along with the maintenance

Storage of waste water and treatment systems

Erect masonry structures in the workplace in brick and block and/or local materials for the cavity wall structures, block work structures, solid wall structures, door and window openings and joint finishes

Set out regular shaped structures to given working instructions in brick, block and local material

Lay concrete to given working instructions for concrete slabs/bases/foundations (footing, oversites or paths), form slab edging and position reinforcement

When placing and finishing non-specialist concrete demonstrate measuring, marking out, laying, compacting, finishing, positioning and securing

Finish concrete to the given working instructions for concrete slabs/bases (footing, oversites or paths), form slab edging, position reinforcement and form surface finish (tamped, floated, brushed and trowelled

When field defences are required (i.e. trench work and sangers) construct the necessary brickwork to be undertaken to strengthen the structure using brick, block, local materials or concrete

Demonstrate work skills when mixing, pouring, diluting, loading, laying-on, laying-off, cutting and applying paint systems by brush and/or roller

Apply water-borne and/or solvent-borne coatings to internal and/or external surfaces for industrial and/or non-industrial situations, to given working instructions, for linear/trim/narrow runs and broad areas by brush and/or roller

Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used when applying paint systems by brush and/or roller and when preparing background surfaces for plastering, tiling, panelling or painting/decorating and when tiling wall and floor surfaces

Prepare background surfaces for plastering, tiling, panelling or painting and decorating in the workplace

Demonstrate measuring, marking out, washing, stripping/scraping, abrading/keying, hacking, cutting out, removing, mixing, filling, levelling/flattening, brushing down, priming when preparing background surfaces for plastering, tiling, panelling or painting/decorating

Prepare new or existing background surfaces for plastering and/or tiling and/or panelling and/or painting/decorating to given working instructions for previously plastered, tiled, panelled or painted/decorated surfaces, brick, block, concrete, render or plaster, manufactured board, wood, metal

Fix tiles to vertical, horizontal and inclined surfaces to given working instructions on wall and floor surfaces, reveals, sills and soffits (door and/or windows), floor drainage and outlets, fixture of appropriate accessories

Select resources necessary to undertake a task which will include materials, components and fixings, tools, equipment and accessories

Protect the work and its surrounding area whilst minimising damage and maintain a clean work space

Prepare timber and timber structures to be included in engineering projects. This will include the ability to measure, mark out, fit, fix, position and secure fittings

Set up and use transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace

Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant legislation in relation to the safe use of access equipment, safe handling of materials, safe use and storage of materials, tools, equipment and ancillaries

Use, maintain and store materials, hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment in a safe manner

Set up and use safely drills, planes, biscuit joiners and disc cutters

Set up and use safely cutting tools including saws such as: circular, chop, mitre, bench, jig, reciprocating, alligator and scroll saws

Set up and use wood shaping tools including a thicknesser, sander (orbital, belt, disc), router, laminate trimmer, and grinder to given working instructions

Install first fixing components according to instructions in the workplace including frames (door and window), door linings, floor joist coverings, partitions (straight)

Install second fixing components in the workplace including measuring, marking out, fitting, finishing, positioning, securing side hung doors, mouldings (standard architrave), ironmongery, service encasement, wall and floor units/fitments, and cladding

Construct field defences (i.e. trench work and sangers) using necessary wood reinforcing to strengthen the structure in the form of frameworks and shuttering

Manufacture wooden shoring in unstable buildings to render buildings safe for temporary occupation

Carry out work to military standards, as laid down by the on-site military design team. All works must be of quality, within budget

Interpret information provided in drawings, specifications, schedules, method of statements, risk assessments, Manufacturers’ information and industry regulations governing construction

Calculate quantity in relation to tools, resources, time, area and wastage associated with the work being undertaken

Undertake basic project management process to include the bidding for necessary resources across long logistic chains, whilst avoiding wastage and all to be completed within the required time frame

Undertake site supervision to ensure completion of task in a military (often hostile) environment , maintaining health and safety and a safe working environment

Move, manage and store resources in the workplace in a safe manner

Liaise with fellow workers, allied forces and outside agencies to meet local import/legislative requirements required when working in a foreign country

Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate resources, in accordance with organisational procedures to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently

Complete relevant documentation necessary to comply with local building regulations

Demonstrate complex first aid procedures likely to save life in a given situation

Oversee the preparation of resources safely for transport by land, sea or air and safely unload resources with the use of signaling

Undertake core military combat engineering skills including: a. develop protective shelters including trench construction being aware of the relevant safety aspects of working below ground b. construct bridges to cross gaps of various sizes using improvised existing materials as well as prefabricated modular bridge components c. use explosives to undertake basic demolitions d. be able to construct a water supply system from a raw source (such as a river) utilising engineering skills to provide water storage and delivery

Use personal protective equipment relevant to the task and the tactical situation

Communicate effectively to the rest of the team and with management

Be adaptable to environment being worked in

Demonstrate skills when erecting, moving, positioning, dismantle and store access/working platforms in the workplace for building maintenance (carpentry), building maintenance (painting & decorating), building maintenance (tiling), building maintenance (plastering)

Further skills to demonstrate: building maintenance (trowel occupations) in a safe and efficient manner using ladders/crawler boards, stepladders/platform steps, proprietary towers, trestle platforms, mobile scaffold towers, proprietary staging/podiums

Interpret working drawings, comply with task standards advise on plant tasks, carry out all tasks using safe working practices and applicable safety equipment and carry out harbour area drills/tasks

Operate the current in-use Medium Wheeled Tractor (MWT), Light Wheeled Tractor (LWT), Medium Crawler Tractor (MCT), Medium Crawler Excavator (MCE), Excavator, Towed, Ultra Light (ETUL), Engineer Construction Plant (ECP), Light Dump Truck (LDT)

Carry out pre-start and post start checks, stopping and closedown procedures on all vehicles to be operated by Military Engineering Construction Technician Plant Operator Mechanic along with periodic service and lubrication of all points of the ancillaries also carry out wheel changing procedures

Operate travel controls, forks and bucket smoothly and safely and carry out banksman/operator duties on all relevant vehicles to be operated by Military Engineering Construction Technician Plant Operator Mechanic

Level an area, form a stockpile, construct a raised platform, load dump trucks, lift transport and lower loads, using lifting eyes using the Medium Wheeled Tractor

Prepare Medium Wheeled Tractor and Light Wheeled Tractor for road travel

Operate the backactor of Light Wheeled Tractor in various roles and excavate various configurations of trench and various configurations of field defences

Using the Light Wheeled Tractor level an area, form a stockpile, excavate below ground level (front end) and load dump trucks

Load/unload Light Wheeled Tractor, Medium Crawler Tractor, Excavator Towed Ultra Light and Medium Crawler Excavator onto current in-use trailers

Excavate below ground level, level an area, form a ditch by angle dozing, form a downhill/uphill cut. form a stockpile using a Medium Crawler Tractor and carry out winching/ripper operations

Form a stockpile, excavate an anti-vehicle ditch, excavate below ground level, load dump trucks and bank batter slopes using Medium Crawler Excavator and set it up for lifting duties

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a plant task

Make entries in plant documentation

Check tools and equipment using Complete Equipment Schedule

Identify the component parts of roads and airfields along with construction pegs and boards

Carry out the process for demanding, receipting and returning C class vehicles

Carry out operator servicing and maintenance on Steel Wire Ropes (SWR)

Clean equipment using high pressure water jets and refuel equipment from static and mobile sources

Manoeuvre the Light Dump Truck on a construction site

Carry out basic fault identification on the engine, the electrical system, the fuel system, the cooling system and the hydraulic system

Determine Health & Safety requirements for plant tools, materials and storage and use common and current in-use tools and compressed air/hydraulic tools

Erect a waste pipe frame

Install a sink, wash hand basin and bath a close coupled toilet and cold water cistern, bowl urinal and trough urinal along with a boosted shower system and shower tray then connect shower, toilet, urinal, sink/basin and bath to primary ventilated stack system

Check test and commission sanitation appliances, diagnose and repair faults on sanitation appliances, gravity shower unit and pumped shower unit

Maintenance of cold water components and the repair of leaks on cold water systems and test cold water pipework along with soundness testing on cold water systems and install insulation

Install an electric shower, conduct electrical tasks and connecting electric shower to power supply

Install hot water system to components, storage cylinder, immersion heater and connect Y-plan and S-plan heating controls also test hot water pipework systems, carry out soundness testing and restore faulty hot water systems

Install copper, steel and plastic pipework and hang a radiator

Test and commission, power flush and restore faulty heating system

Conduct heating calculations

Calculate bend allowance and produce a slow bend in plastic pipework and carry out Butt welding on Medium Density Polyethyene (MDPE) and High Density Polythyene (HDPE) pipe

Use hydraulic test equipment

Commission and decommission water systems

Procure materials and consumables for the task and select, inspect and use hand tools/equipment and power tools safely

Cut copper tube to length

Bend copper tube and Low Carbon Steel pipe 90’,double/double set, crank set, half crank, two angled set and bending in two plains

Lift floorboards and notch joists

Join copper tubes, plastic pipes and low carbon steel pipe

Combine copper, plastic and Low Carbon Steeel frame

An alert and tactical awareness prior to, during and after any construction project in a hostile environment and be able to adapt to a changing environment

The willingness to take charge of a situation should it be required

The initiative to adapt, develop and overcome any situation that may arise during a task whilst maintaining a military approach

A responsible attitude towards own and others safety in the workplace

A strong Team spirit and Corps values