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  1. Verify the work method specified, the design, health & safety procedures, and materials and equipment match the anticipated site conditions

    ST0614 Verify the work method specified, the design, health & safety procedures, and materials and equipment match the anticipated site conditions

    Knowledge
    • ST0614 Engineering principles including: setting out and surveying, forces, mass, weights units of measure and the principle of lever arms, principles of loads absorption, physiology of arresting a fall, identification of building materials including accurate identification of masonry construction, identification of building structure, bimetallic corrosion. Materials sciences including an understanding of why specifications are important and a basic understanding of the characteristics of failure.

    • ST0614 Health and safety legislation, requirements and procedures including:

    • ST0614 Maintenance of tools and equipment including: PPE, harness and roped access, first aid kit, inspection techniques, recalibration regimes, inspection records and additional checks in poor weather.

    • ST0614 The principles of working at height and the different types of height safety (roped access techniques, horizontal and vertical track systems) and access equipment (MEWP, tower scaffold, ladder) including techniques and the limitations of each, permits to work, licencing and storage requirements.

    • ST0614 The range of structural fixings typically used in fall protection (masonry fixings mechanical & chemical, concrete fixings mechanical & chemical, roof sheet fixings, rivet and toggle, steelwork fixings, bolts/ clamps and hollow fix, tension in fixings required torque, use of sprung washers and locking nuts). The limitations and application of these fixings, bimetallic corrosion, installation techniques, how to deal with varying site conditions, functional tests for installed equipment and completion of mandatory records.

    • ST0614 The range of working environments including construction, industry, retail, residential, energy and infrastructure; the characteristics and hazards associated with each. Working at height, on the ground and in confined spaces, what constitutes a confined space, the training permits required to enter one and when to apply the principles of working at height.

    • ST0614 The safe use and limitations of access equipment.

    Skill
    • ST0614 Carry out dynamic risk assessments.

    • ST0614 Effective communication and team work, be alert and able to alert others to differing site conditions or potential hazards. Escalate issues appropriately.

    • ST0614 Interpret design specifications: accurately read engineering drawings, details, specifications, quantities; verify that goods on site match the design, verify that the conditions, materials and structure on site match the design, identyfing omissions.

    • ST0614 Safe access: Safely select, and utilize the correct equipment for the task and onsite conditions ()

    • ST0614 Understand work methods and plan ahead to anticipate potential issues.

    • ST0614 Undertake standard tool and equipment checks: Identify and inspect the equipment in accordance with the relevant regulations, report any irregularity, understand PAT testing and recalibration equipment's, inspection of PPE, inspection of harnesses and roped access equipment, inspection of hand and electrical tools, ladder inspection, vehicle inspection and adverse weather precautions, first aid kit inspection. Keep accurate records.

    • ST0614 Use access and work at height equipment in accordance with training and employer's/manufacturer's instructions and relevant regulations: MEWP, safety ladders, horizontal and vertical systems.

    • ST0614 Use digital information systems to communicate and record information in accordance with QA systems and specific client requirements.

    Behaviour
    • ST0614 Promote a positive health, safety & environmental culture through situational awareness and personal example.

  2. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, knowing who to consult and seeking advice from other disciplines where relevant

    ST0936 Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, knowing who to consult and seeking advice from other disciplines where relevant

    Knowledge
    • ST0936 Conservation and design: The features of the natural and historic environment that can be affected by developments and how they can and should be protected by the planning system. The features of technical constraints related to design.

    • ST0936 Data collection: Where to find current and historical data on single sites and wider areas for development.

    • ST0936 Environmental procedures and sustainability: The features of environmental and ecological designations and processes relevant to the planning system. Where to find information identifying potential flood risk for developments and matters such as energy and climate change.

    • ST0936 Health and Safety: Responsibilities under health and safety legislation on safe working practices

    • ST0936 Planning Process: Forms of development management and development plans that happen in planning and their supporting administrative processes. How to respond to requests for technical information about proposals and planning issues.

    • ST0936 Project Management: The requirements for projects, including timescales, deadlines, cost implications, and identifying milestones/targets

    • ST0936 Report writing: How to select and present information about policy constraints, site research and baseline analysis

    • ST0936 Size and scale: How to assess the size and scale of developments and structures in relation to planning policy and impact on adjacent developments

    • ST0936 Stakeholder engagement: The wider decision making and political context in which planners work. Including the types and sizes of organisations working in planning, statutory authorities and other consultees, including the local community

    Skill
    • ST0936 Casework: Process own casework of projects including checking planning documentation for completeness and taking action in response to missing documentation

    • ST0936 Communication: Communicate effectively with members of the public, clients and other stakeholders. Respond to queries in writing and verbally. Use community engagement techniques to encourage participation in the planning system.

    • ST0936 Data analysis: Research, collate and compare data relating to development proposals, applications and other planning considerations

    • ST0936 Policy analysis: Apply legislation, local and national policy and regulations to projects and casework

    • ST0936 Presentation internal: Discuss and present planning information, documentation and findings to colleagues

    Behaviour
    • ST0936 Commitment to their own Continuing Professional Development

    • ST0936 Demonstrate time management skills, prioritise workload, work under pressure and be able to meet critical deadlines

    • ST0936 Reliability, integrity and respect for confidentiality on work related and personal matters, including appropriate use of social media and information systems. Follows their employers Code of Conduct.

    • ST0936 Take care for their own health and safety

    • ST0936 Work effectively both on their own and as part of a team

  3. Work in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and relevant regulations , in compliance with organisational requirements in construction environments that negates health and safety hazards, major hazards, environmental aspects and risks associated with the various activities.

    ST0271 Work in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and relevant regulations , in compliance with organisational requirements in construction environments that negates health and safety hazards, major hazards, environmental aspects and risks associated with the various activities.

    Knowledge
    • ST0271 How to comply with specifications and drawings when assembling, positioning and fixing elements.

    • ST0271 The principles and practices of working at height safely and the use of access equipment

    • ST0271 The principles of environment, health, safety and welfare and how they must be applied in relation to their own work and others.

    • ST0271 The responsibilities under current legislation, and official guidance to undertake work (including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment 1998, Working at Height Regulations 2005, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992).

    • ST0271 Verbal and written communication techniques and their use in creating productive work practices.

    Skill
    • ST0271 Apply workplace and legislative environmental health, safety and welfare requirements when undertaking construction steel fixing activities.

    Behaviour
    • ST0271 Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes in the work instruction.

    • ST0271 Assertiveness and confidence: able to resist pressures to work following unsafe practices

    • ST0271 Independent working: take responsibility for completion of your own work.

    • ST0271 Team work: work effectively with others respecting equality, diversity and inclusion

    • ST0271 Working effectively: work in a reliable, logical and productive manner, demonstrating time management effectively to complete work instructions to schedule.

  4. Work reliably and effectively independently and as a member of a team, taking responsibility for their own work

    ST0091 Work reliably and effectively independently and as a member of a team, taking responsibility for their own work

    Knowledge
    • ST0091 Project management, quality management and assurance systems and continuous improvement as applied to civil engineering

    Behaviour
    • ST0091 Is motivated when collaborating in teams, offering sensible challenge, reflects on and provides constructive feedback and contributes to discussions

    • ST0091 Maintains professional and ethical working relationships with internal, external, and connected stakeholders

    • ST0091 Work independently, operating in a systematic, proactive, and transparent way, using resources effectively to complete tasks, knowing their limitations and when to ask for support or escalate

  5. Work safely & cooperate with others in a variety of site conditions

    ST0614 Work safely & cooperate with others in a variety of site conditions

    Knowledge
    • ST0614 Health and safety legislation, requirements and procedures including:

    • ST0614 Maintenance of tools and equipment including: PPE, harness and roped access, first aid kit, inspection techniques, recalibration regimes, inspection records and additional checks in poor weather.

    • ST0614 The range of working environments including construction, industry, retail, residential, energy and infrastructure; the characteristics and hazards associated with each. Working at height, on the ground and in confined spaces, what constitutes a confined space, the training permits required to enter one and when to apply the principles of working at height.

    Skill
    • ST0614 Carry out dynamic risk assessments.

    • ST0614 Effective communication and team work, be alert and able to alert others to differing site conditions or potential hazards. Escalate issues appropriately.

    • ST0614 Safe access: Safely select, and utilize the correct equipment for the task and onsite conditions ()

    Behaviour
    • ST0614 Promote a positive health, safety & environmental culture through situational awareness and personal example.

  6. Work safely at height in a variety of environments

    ST0614 Work safely at height in a variety of environments

    Knowledge
    • ST0614 Health and safety legislation, requirements and procedures including:

    • ST0614 The principles of working at height and the different types of height safety (roped access techniques, horizontal and vertical track systems) and access equipment (MEWP, tower scaffold, ladder) including techniques and the limitations of each, permits to work, licencing and storage requirements.

    • ST0614 The range of working environments including construction, industry, retail, residential, energy and infrastructure; the characteristics and hazards associated with each. Working at height, on the ground and in confined spaces, what constitutes a confined space, the training permits required to enter one and when to apply the principles of working at height.

    • ST0614 The safe use and limitations of access equipment.

    Skill
    • ST0614 Carry out dynamic risk assessments.

    • ST0614 Effective communication and team work, be alert and able to alert others to differing site conditions or potential hazards. Escalate issues appropriately.

    • ST0614 Safe access: Safely select, and utilize the correct equipment for the task and onsite conditions ()

    • ST0614 Undertake standard tool and equipment checks: Identify and inspect the equipment in accordance with the relevant regulations, report any irregularity, understand PAT testing and recalibration equipment's, inspection of PPE, inspection of harnesses and roped access equipment, inspection of hand and electrical tools, ladder inspection, vehicle inspection and adverse weather precautions, first aid kit inspection. Keep accurate records.

    • ST0614 Use access and work at height equipment in accordance with training and employer's/manufacturer's instructions and relevant regulations: MEWP, safety ladders, horizontal and vertical systems.

    Behaviour
    • ST0614 Promote a positive health, safety & environmental culture through situational awareness and personal example.

  7. Work under supervision to align the installation of pre-assembled and manufactured elements into position including the use of digital equipment where appropriate e.g. laser levels, theodolites, Global Positioning Systems

    ST0271 Work under supervision to align the installation of pre-assembled and manufactured elements into position including the use of digital equipment where appropriate e.g. laser levels, theodolites, Global Positioning Systems

    Knowledge
    • ST0271 How to align the installation of pre-assembled and manufactured elements into position including the use of digital equipment where appropriate e.g. laser levels, theodolites, Global Positioning Systems

    • ST0271 How to comply with specifications and drawings when assembling, positioning and fixing elements.

    • ST0271 Methods for installing pre-assembled and manufactured elements.

    • ST0271 Methods to install reinforcing steel in situ, including the different methods and risks associated with working with reinforcing steel.

    • ST0271 Techniques to measure, cut, bend and connect reinforcing steel

    • ST0271 The different types of reinforcing bars and how they work together including joining and fixing.

    • ST0271 Verbal and written communication techniques and their use in creating productive work practices.

    Skill
    • ST0271 Assemble, position and fix manufactured elements (e.g. reinforcement bars) as per drawings and specifications

    • ST0271 Position and fix pre-assembled elements according to specification, using digital equipment where appropriate.

    • ST0271 Use a range of reinforcing steel products to shape and assemble structures.

    Behaviour
    • ST0271 Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes in the work instruction.

    • ST0271 Independent working: take responsibility for completion of your own work.

    • ST0271 Team work: work effectively with others respecting equality, diversity and inclusion

  8. Work with and support landscape professionals to deliver projects, record completed work on site, produce as built/record drawings and schedules and manage contracts

    ST0741 Work with and support landscape professionals to deliver projects, record completed work on site, produce as built/record drawings and schedules and manage contracts

    Knowledge
    • ST0741 Conveying ideas and information - The methods and approaches that can be used to convey ideas to clients, stakeholders and the public typically including graphic design, reports, visualization, photography and graphics software, landscape strategies, maintenance and management plans.

    • ST0741 Legal and regulatory compliance - Landscape, planning and environmental related legislation, requirements, policies and procedures including but not limited to, planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessment legislation, statutory and non statutory designations associated with landscape. Building Regulations particularly Parts K and M. Health and safety at work and on site including the Construction, Design and Management Regulations. Equality law. Law of contract and law of tort. The role of the Landscape Institute including the Code of Conduct.

    • ST0741 Organisations - The different types of organisation providing landscape services and the role of the landscape technician in working towards business objectives. How to deliver high standards of client and customer care.

    • ST0741 Technology - Appropriate technologies typically including computer-aided design, Building Information Modelling, Geographic Information Systems, 3D modelling and visualisation, graphics and other relevant software and how they interface with one another. Information exchange processes and systems.

    Skill
    • ST0741 Contract process - Contribute to the implementation or aftercare of landscape projects and comply with or ensure compliance with contract terms

    • ST0741 Contribute to the preparation of drawings and specifications for landscape schemes.

    • ST0741 Convey ideas - Contribute to conveying ideas to clients, stakeholders, volunteers and the public typically using reports, photography, visualisation, presentations and graphics software.

    • ST0741 Legal and regulatory compliance - Comply with relevant landscape, parks, planning, building and environmental related legislation, requirements, policies and procedures. Follow health and safety procedures at work and on site

    • ST0741 Personal effectiveness - Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Manage work and time. Work independently and as part of a team. Interact with other built environment professionals.

    Behaviour
    • ST0741 Adopt the Landscape Institutes standards of conduct and practice

    • ST0741 Be adaptable

    • ST0741 Be reliable, act with integrity and have respect for confidentiality on work related and personal matters, including appropriate use of social media and information systems

    • ST0741 Commitment to continuing professional development

    • ST0741 Pay attention to detail

  9. Work within the UK Engineering Council&#;s code of ethics and adhere to the UK Engineering Council's and other relevant codes of conduct

    ST0859 Work within the UK Engineering Council&#;s code of ethics and adhere to the UK Engineering Council's and other relevant codes of conduct

    Knowledge
    • ST0859 UK Engineering Council's and other relevant codes of conduct and ethical principles.

    Behaviour
    • ST0859 Be conscious of the need to create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships.

  10. Working on and around live copper and fibre cables that provide numbers of customer, identify working circuits and understanding the implications to the customers of loss of digital services.

    ST0832 Working on and around live copper and fibre cables that provide numbers of customer, identify working circuits and understanding the implications to the customers of loss of digital services.

    Knowledge
    • ST0832 Fault-finding and problem-solving in the telecom network including the different types of testing involved on various points of intervention and the tools and techniques needed to locate issues.

    • ST0832 Running telecom cables in a range of environments such as overhead, underground, in customers premises, business premises, exchanges and public areas. (Following industry standards.

    • ST0832 Service Level Agreements (SLA) and the impact of failing to meet these.

    • ST0832 The identification and connection of telecom cables; the services and products they are associated with.

    • ST0832 The principles of testing, checking and installation. The completion process including signing off completed work and demonstrating service where required.

    • ST0832 The UK telecom network including different types of fixed-line such as copper, full fibre network and mobile broadband in the UK.

    Skill
    • ST0832 Carry out a risk assessment before starting work activities. Follow method statements.

    • ST0832 Fault-find and problem-solve on the telecom network.

    • ST0832 Identify and take appropriate actions when working around other utilities services.

    • ST0832 Identify the structure and composition of telecom network cables.

    • ST0832 Maintaining safety standards whilst working towards the task objectives.

    • ST0832 Select and use the appropriate equipment on a telecom network.

    • ST0832 Use personal protective equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

    • ST0832 Work from and interpret telecom network plans to identify plant or location.

    • ST0832 Work in a safe manner and follow correct procedures when entering and working in the telecoms network in various environments, including overhead and underground.

    • ST0832 Work on and in various connection points in the telecoms network.

    Behaviour
    • ST0832 Be organised and apply effective time management to meet deadlines.

    • ST0832 Deliver a polite, courteous professional service to all customers and members of the public whilst safeguarding customer welfare and recognising vulnerability.

    • ST0832 Prioritise the safety of self and others.

    • ST0832 Self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.

  11. 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

    ST0265 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

    Knowledge
    • ST0265 how to communicate with others and follow organisational procedures to conform to productive work practices.

    • ST0265 how to comply with specifications and drawings when assembling, positioning and fixing manufactured elements and modules.

    • ST0265 how to interpret various types of information for drawings and specifications in various types and formats including digital e.g. Building Information Modelling and Personal Digital Assistant models.

    • ST0265 how to use, store and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.

    • ST0265 the different methods of installation and removal of products such as structural elements, flooring units, stairs, pods, modules and cladding.

    Skill
    • ST0265 Complete post installation checks to ensure compliance with specification.

    • ST0265 Interpret information for drawings and specifications in various types and formats including digital e.g. Building Information Modelling and Personal Digital Assistant models.

    • ST0265 Plan and undertake work practices productively.

    Behaviour
    • ST0265 Customer focus: deliver work to required quality standards.

    • ST0265 Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, digital and personal presentation.

    • ST0265 Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to undertake the work instructions.

    • ST0265 Team work: work effectively and respectfully with others with minimum supervision, having consideration for equality and diversity.

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