Fencing installer
Construction and the built environment
Level 2 -
Installing different types of fences, gates and barriers, across a broad cross-section of different environments.
Reference: OCC0366
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5319/03 Fence erectors
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Cambridge Regional College, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: Health , A&M Services, ABC Fencing Limited, AJS Training, Alphafence Sports & Security Fencing, Aone+, Association of Fencing Industries, Binns Fencing Limited, Boundary Fencing and Gate Services, Burn Fencing Limited, CHC Highways, Colas Rail (1), Fencetek, Front Row Fencing, Front Row Fencing Ltd, Grafters Fencing, Gramm Barrier Systems, H W Martin Safety Fencing, Harper Chalice, Highways England, Hill & Smith, J Roocroft & Sons, JAEA Enterprises, Lantra, Littlewood Fencing, Littlewood Fencing Ltd, Metalwood Fencing, Network Rail, Newton & Frost, Pass & Co, Perimeter Solutions Limited, QTS Group Limited, Quantock & Exmoor, RB Fencing Ltd, Ring Fencing, Ringwood Fencing, Sir Robert McAlpine, Versco Ltd, Wyatt & Sons Fencing Ltd
Summary
This occupation is found in domestic, agricultural, through to commercial, industrial, high security and infrastructure for example. highways, rail and utilities.
The areas within Fencing include: Timber Fencing, Steel Fencing, Concrete Fencing, High Security Fencing, Acoustic Fencing, Railings, Gates Agricultural Stock Fencing, Temporary Fencing, Site Hoarding, Sports Fencing, School Fencing, Electric Fencing.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to install and repair a secure boundary fence to protect people, property and livestock. To do this a fence installer will need to work to detailed specifications and standards to ensure correct and safe installation of fencing for the required site.
The fence installer must have the ability to work in a team, enjoy outside environment, safe working on sites, read and understand specifications and plans, prepare fence installation and select relevant materials to carry out installation, maintenance or repairs to meet the relevant fence requirements. The work will include using a wide variety of materials, tools and machinery.
In their daily work a fencing installer will generally be working outdoors in a physical job role to follow industry standard to create correct fences, gates, Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS), parapets and noise barriers. The fence installer will be taught to understand specifications and plans, prepare sites and select relevant materials to carry out installation, maintenance or repairs to meet the relevant contract requirements. The work will include using a wide variety of materials, tools and machinery.
In their daily work, an employee may interact and work alongside a number of other construction trades and may work alongside bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, landscapers, ground workers etc. as well as with architects and designers. They may also interact with the general public.
Fencing installers will work for varying sized organisations, although their work may be part of a bigger overall project within construction. The employee may work independently or as part of a team. They must be able to identify and resolve problems using their knowledge and skills to solve technical challenges and complete the installation but also recognise when advice and direction from a more qualified authority must be sought.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the installation of different types of fencing, gates, responsible for working in a safe manner to ensure the job they are doing is fully compliant with health and safety legislation to ensure their safety and that of their colleagues. They will need to adhere to the risk assessments and method statements specific to the site to ensure that the structure is built to the required specification and standard. They will be expected to work in a manner that gives consideration to the environment, including recycling and waste management.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Cambridge Regional College, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: Health , A&M Services, ABC Fencing Limited, AJS Training, Alphafence Sports & Security Fencing, Aone+, Association of Fencing Industries, Binns Fencing Limited, Boundary Fencing and Gate Services, Burn Fencing Limited, CHC Highways, Colas Rail (1), Fencetek, Front Row Fencing, Front Row Fencing Ltd, Grafters Fencing, Gramm Barrier Systems, H W Martin Safety Fencing, Harper Chalice, Highways England, Hill & Smith, J Roocroft & Sons, JAEA Enterprises, Lantra, Littlewood Fencing, Littlewood Fencing Ltd, Metalwood Fencing, Network Rail, Newton & Frost, Pass & Co, Perimeter Solutions Limited, QTS Group Limited, Quantock & Exmoor, RB Fencing Ltd, Ring Fencing, Ringwood Fencing, Sir Robert McAlpine, Versco Ltd, Wyatt & Sons Fencing Ltd
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Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
Duties
Duty D1
Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others . Report in a timely manner any non-compliances against the construction programme to the appropriate person
Duty D2
Carry out their work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, method statements, risk assessments, work instructions and, where appropriate, British Standards
Duty D3
Prepare the work area including setting out the work, establishing safe working practices and the selection of materials and tools appropriate to the project
Duty D4
Understand the appropriate work plan for the job, work to the programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary
Duty D5
Receive, unload, locate handle, store, transport, move, position and lift materials to site for installation and disposal following good handling practices preventing injury or damage
Duty D6
Select, use and maintain tools, components and equipment appropriate to the task being carried out
Duty D7
Install and repair fencing, Vehicle Restraint Systems and gates
Duty D8
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including clients and other construction trades
Duty D9
Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably
Duty D10
Check final output meets specification and works instructions
Duty D11
Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role
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