Military engineering construction technician - Plant Operator & Mechanic
Construction and the built environment
Level 3 -
Multi-skilled soldiers, combat engineers and tradesmen.
Reference: OCC0414D
Status:
Technical Education Products
ST0414:
Military engineering construction technician - Plant Operator & Mechanic
(Level 3)
Employers involved in creating the standard:
The Army Royal Engineers
Summary
A Royal Engineer is a technician and unique member of the Armed Forces with the option of selecting a construction related trade. They have five distinct roles that link together to enable them to undertake construction tasks in a military environment.
They are tradespersons working on construction sites in any part of the world. This can involve the erection of new buildings or repairing existing structures. The scope of works is wide, but includes everything from the erecting of masonry structures, the laying of non- specialist concrete, and other broad construction tasks; right the way through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings and associated decoration, as well as repair and maintenance to existing damaged structures.
This will involve the underpinning military skills expected of any soldier and achieved prior to the commencement of the apprenticeship, these will include combat skills, correctly and safely responding to tactical situations, undertaking patrol duties as part of a section and, whilst working as part of a team, be able to accept responsibility, remaining calm at all times. Reinforced by an ability to accept responsibility for own and co-workers safety on a construction site. All this used in a potentially arduous and hostile environment requiring individuals to react to, and account for, a changing tactical situation in order to not only deliver the project, but maintain a safe environment on the construction site or in the workshop.
The Royal Engineer can expect to work globally in testing and potentially hostile environments. The construction environment differs from an industrial norm in that soldiers are required to deliver their construction skills in an ever changing and potentially hostile situation with minimal resources and support. Add to these demanding conditions, the physical environment in which they operate can be extremely challenging, far removed from their civilian counterpart. They must also be aware that the physical and tactical safety considerations will far exceed any civilian construction site, given that hostile forces may be operating around the construction site.
The skills gained in a Royal Engineers apprenticeship are directly transferable to the equivalent civilian trades. The apprenticeship is recognised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and completion of the apprenticeship will entitle the person to apply for a relevant CSCS card to enable them to work on civilian construction sites should they decide to leave the military. In addition, upon completion of their military service all servicemen and women have access to transitional modules and courses to assist them as they move into civilian life. These include – but are not limited to – refresher and progression courses related to their specific trade. Military servicemen and women are highly sought-after by civilian trade organisations due to the breadth of knowledge, skills and behaviours they bring from their time in the military.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
The Army Royal Engineers
Typical job titles include:
Keywords:
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
Duties
Duty D1
Undertake combat engineer tasks to support the formation requirements
Duty D2
Carry out all combat engineering tasks safely and with due consideration for others, using necessary protective equipment and guiding unloading tasks
Duty D3
Ensure all tasks meet the requirements laid down in any instructions/plans and that tasks meet any budgets set
Duty D4
Deal with injuries appropriate to their severity
Duty D5
Be prepared to take responsibility in cases where others are unable to continue with tasks adapting to the environment accordingly
Duty D6
Communicate clearly at all levels ensuring the message has been understood
Duty D19
Operate plant machines as instructed in a safe and efficient manner
Duty D20
Ensure legal requirements are met when using plant, carry out all necessary paperwork and ensure that all safety precautions are taken and correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn
Duty D21
Identify faults and ensure plant is maintained to the correct standard, ensuring all procedures have been met when plant is prepared for road travel
Duty D22
Carry out basic fault identification on the engine, the electrical system, the fuel system, the cooling system and the hydraulic system
Occupational Progression
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Construction and the built environment