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Helper - Construction Laboratory & Field Technician 1
Model Curriculum
1. Helper – Construction Laboratory & Field
Technician
SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION:
REF ID: NSQF LEVEL:
Construction Real Estate and Infrastructure Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control CON/Q0401, V1.1 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Curriculum 01
2. Trainer Prerequisites 08
3. Annexure: Assessment Criteria 09
Helper - Construction Laboratory & Field Technician 1
Helper – Construction Laboratory & Field Technician CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS
This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “Helper – Construction Laboratory & Field Technician”, in the “Construction” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner
Program Name Helper – Construction Laboratory & Field Technician
Qualification Pack Name & Reference ID
CON/Q0401, v1.1
Version No. 1.1 Version Update Date 23-05-2017
Pre-requisites to Training
Preferably 8th Standard
Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:
Identify and upkeep testing tools and equipments: introduction to various tools, equipments, apparatus and materials. Introduction to methods of up keeping the testing tools and apparatus
Handle and store construction material test sample: introduction and demonstration of tagging, packing, storing, stacking and disposal of samples
Collect test samples from field and assist in material testing in site laboratory: collection and preparation of test samples and performing simple test like slump test
Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site: Importance of Health & Safety aspects & measures to be followed while working.
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This course encompasses 4 out of 4 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Helper - Laboratory and 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 (hh:mm) 04:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 00:00
Understand the concept of:
Introduction to the job roles
Major responsibilities of a Helper Construction
Laboratory and Felid Technician.
Major functions and tasks performed by an
Helper Construction Laboratory and Felid
Technician
General hierarchy of QA/QC occupation
Growth path for Helper Construction
Laboratory and Felid Technician
Importance and necessity of maintaining
quality in construction works
Introduction to various functions of a quality lab
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 Identify and upkeep testing tools and equipments Theory Duration (hh:mm) 08:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 38:00 Corresponding NOS Code CON/N0401
Theory: Understand the concept of:
Introduction to construction materials (names,
appearance, physical description etc.) such as
cement, fine and coarse aggregate, bricks,
steel, bitumen, admixtures, concrete blocks,
paver block, concrete cubes, timber, plywood &
steel reinforcement bar etc.
Materials for which testing is done at
construction site
Name of the various tests carried out on site for
cement, concrete, bitumen, soil, aggregate
Names, Identification and application of testing
tools required for various tests conducted on
cement, concrete, bitumen, soil and aggregate
at site.
Names, identification and purpose of the testing
apparatus for testing of cement, concrete,
bitumen, soil, aggregate at site.
Identification and names of various
parts/accessories of the testing apparatus and
equipments used for testing of cement,
concrete, bitumen, soil, aggregate at site
Importance and methods of upkeep testing
apparatus and equipments at site. What
procedures are classified in upkeep works
Importance of housekeeping in the quality lab
Demonstration/ Practical
Identify the construction materials and list the
tests performed on the same
Testing instruments: 1. Shovels 2. Spade 3. Trowel 4. Core Cutter 5. dolly and
hammer 6. Sampling
accessories for field density test of soil
7. Drying oven 8. dishes 9. Weighing
balance 10. Weighing
dishes 11. Enamelled
trays 12. Dessicators 13. Thermometers 14. Vernier
callipers 15. Stopwatch 16. Straight edge 17. measuring
tape 18. Vicat
apparatus 19. Vibration
machine 20. Standard
cement cube moulds
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Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
Identify the tools, accessories, apparatus and
equipments used for testing of cement,
concrete, bitumen, soil and aggregate at site.
Identify and name the parts/components of
various apparatus and equipments used for
testing of cement, concrete, bitumen, soil,
aggregate at site
Practice upkeep activities on various testing
apparatus and equipments used for testing of
cement, concrete, bitumen soil and aggregate
at site.
21. Gauging trowel
22. Standard sieves for Fine aggregate tests
23. Standard sieves for coarse aggregate test
24. Pycnometer 25. calibrated
volume measure for density test,
26. tamping rod 27. Brushes 28. Funnels 29. Graduated
glass measuring cylinders
30. Concrete table vibrator
31. Slump cone Apparatus
32. Compression testing machine
33. IS sieves as for soil tests
34. Casagrande apparatus
35. Plastic limit test apparatus
36. Shrinkage limit test apparatus
37. Compaction test apparatus
38. Permeability 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
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Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
3. Hand gloves (Cotton)
4. Safety Shoes (Assorted size)
5. Safety Apron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of
Safety instructions
3 Handle and store construction material test sample Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 32:00 Corresponding NOS Code CON/N0402
Theory: Understand the concept of:
Units of measurements for weight and volume
Standard weight/volume of material required for
various tests conducted on sand, aggregate,
cement, concrete, soil and bitumen etc.
Proper method of collecting the test sample
based upon type of test and material
Introduction to inflammable materials,
classification of construction materials as
flammable and nonflammable, precautions to
be taken while handling flammable materials
Standard norms for storage of flammable
materials
Procedure for stacking flammable substances
(restricted to flammable construction materials)
Introduction to fluid materials, general
properties of fluids, precautions to be taken
while shifting, storing and stacking fluid
materials
Procedure for tagging of sampling, details to be
covered in tagging
Introduction to material handling and storing
Standard practices for storing and stacking
common construction materials
Packing of samples for transportation for
testing. Packing of basic materials
Waste disposal, recyclable waste, standard
practices for disposal of tested samples
Demonstration/ Practical :-
Practice for Collection and stacking of materials
for sample preparation
Demonstrate storage, stacking and handling of
fluids and inflammable materials
Demonstrate packing of soil, cement and
Safety instruments: 1. Safety Helmets 2. Safety goggles 3. Hand gloves
(Cotton) 4. Safety Shoes
(Assorted size) 5. Safety Apron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of
Safety instructions
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Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
concrete samples
Demonstrate tagging and stacking operations
for various materials
Demonstrate waste disposal activities
4 Collect test samples from field and assist in material testing in site laboratory Theory Duration (hh:mm) 32:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 132:00 Corresponding NOS Code CON/N0403
Theory: Understand the concept of:
Packing and tagging of samples
collected/extracted for various materials such
as cement, concrete, bitumen, soil, aggregate
Basics of sample preparation. Requirements of
various test of different materials
Cleaning of tools, apparatus, instrument and
accessories and placing them at appropriate
location after use
upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and
equipments
Basic measurement units and conversion of
units
sampling of concrete, soil, sand in site
visual/physical checking of cement, brick
,concrete block, sand
importance of checking construction material
prior to use
handling technique of tools and equipments
reading of gauges and meters along with the
least count
standard housekeeping procedure followed in
lab
Demonstration/ Practical :-
Perform slump test following standard
procedure
Casting of concrete cubes following standard
procedure
Practice of colleting hot bitumen, soil, concrete
etc. tag and stack the same as per standard
practice
Practice for preparation for conducting test and
preparation of sample by setting out all
required tools, accessories and make the same
ready for use
Demonstrate the selection and collection of
instructed quantity material for sample
preparation by weighing or measuring
Tools: 1. Pan 2. Spade 3. Shovel 4. Trowel 5. Graduated
glass measuring cylinders
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Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
Demonstrate preparation of cement test
sample for consistency test ,initial & final
setting time, fineness, soundness test
Demonstrate the use of sieves while
conducting the sieve analysis test
Prepare the aggregate sample for specific
gravity, crushing value, impact value test,
abrasion value for coarse aggregate test
Demonstrate preparation of bitumen test
sample for bitumen content test, penetration
test, specific gravity, softening point test, flash
& fire point, Marshall stability of bitumen
mixture test
Demonstrate preparation of soil test samples
Specific gravity, Bulk density, moisture content,
Atterberg limits, sieve analysis and silt content
of soil
5 Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 38:00 Corresponding NOS Code CON/N9001
Theory:- Understand the concept of:
Types of hazards involved in construction sites
Emergency safety control measures and
actions to be taken under emergency situation
Concept of :-
1. First Aid process
2. Use of fire extinguisher
3. Classification of fires and fire extinguisher
4. Safety drills
5. Types and use of PPEs as per general and
electrical safety norms
Reporting procedure to the concerned authority
in emergency situations
Standard procedure of handling, storing and
stacking material, instruments, equipment and
accessories
What is safe disposal of waste, type of waste
and their disposal
basic ergonomic principles as per applicability
Demonstration/ Practical (D/P) :- 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 working need while performing and
Safety instruments: 1. Safety Helmets 2. Safety goggles 3. Hand gloves
(Cotton) 4. Safety Shoes
(Assorted size) 5. Safety Apron 6. Ear Plug 7. Lab coat 8. Nose mask 9. Face mask 10. Board of
Safety instructions
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Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
preparing for test, preparation and collection of
sample and handling tools and equipment
Selection of fire extinguisher based on
classification of fire, standard practice of storing
& stacking firefighting equipment/ materials at
work locations
Disposal of waste materials as per their nature
and effects on weather
Total Duration Theory Duration 60:00 Practical Duration 240:00
Testing instruments: Shovels, Spade, Trowel ,Core Cutter, dolly and hammer, Sampling accessories for field density test of soil , Drying oven , dishes , Weighing balance, Weighing dishes , Enamelled trays, Desiccators, Thermometers, Vernier callipers, Stopwatch, Straight edge , measuring tape, Vicat apparatus, 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, Compression testing machine , IS sieves as for soil tests, Casagrande apparatus, Plastic limit test apparatus , Shrinkage limit test apparatus, Compaction test apparatus, Permeability test apparatus Tools: Pan, Spade, Shovel, Trowel, Graduated glass measuring cylinders Measuring tools: Measuring Tape, Metal- Tri-Square ,Spirit level, Steel scale Safety instruments: Safety Helmets , Safety goggles, Hand gloves (Cotton) , Safety Shoes (Assorted size), Safety Apron, Ear Plug, Lab coat, Nose mask, Face mask, Board of Safety instructions
Grand Total Course Duration: 300 Hours, 0 Minutes (This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Construction Skill Development Council of India)
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Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “Helper - Laboratory and Field Technician” mapped to Qualification Pack: “CON/Q0401, 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/Q0401”.
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 pass
4a Domain Certification
Trainer/Assessor- 50% in each NOS of Qualification Pack “CON/Q0401” & 80% overall , Lead trainer/Lead Assessors- 50% in each NOS of Qualification Pack “CON/Q0401” & 90% overall
4b Platform Certification
Trainer/Assessor-80% in each NOS of Qualification Pack “MEP/Q0102” or “MEP/Q0104”, Lead trainer/ Lead Assessors- 90% 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.
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CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES
Job Role Helper-Construction Laboratory and Field Technician
Qualification Pack CON/Q0401
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 centre based on assessment criteria.
5. The passing percentage for each QP will be 50%. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a
minimum of 50% 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 NOSs, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent
assessment on the balance NOSs 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.
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Marks Allocation
Assessment outcomes
Assessment Criteria for outcomes Total Mark
Out Of Theory Skills Practical
CON/N0401: Identify and upkeep testing tools and equipments
PC1. identify construction materials and test samples such as cement, fine and coarse aggregate, bricks, steel, bitumen, admixtures, concrete blocks, paver block, concrete cubes, timber, plywood & steel reinforcement bar etc.
100
15 1.5 13.5
PC2. identify testing tools and accessories such as measuring jar, gauging trowel, measurement tape, metal scale, scoop, tray, tamping rod, stop watch, brushes, funnel, thermometer, Vernier callipers, IS sieves of different size, trowel, spade, pickaxe, vibrator etc.
10 1 9
PC3. identify apparatus and equipments required for cement and concrete testing such as Vicat apparatus & accessories, GI Sieves, Digital weighing balance drying oven and cube moulds, compression testing machine, flow table, laboratory concrete mixer, slump test cone etc.
10 1 9
PC4. identify apparatus and instruments required for soil testing such as is sieves of different size, compaction test apparatus, rapid moisture content meter, CBR testing machine, liquid & plasticity limit test apparatus
15 1.5 13.5
PC5. identify apparatus and instruments required for aggregate testing such as flakiness gauge, elongation gauge, ring and ball apparatus, pycnometer, impact value test apparatus, crushing value test apparatus & Los Angeles abrasion test apparatus
15 1.5 13.5
PC6. identify apparatus and instruments required for bitumen testing such as penetrometer, bitumen compactor, Marshall stability test apparatus
15 1.5 13.5
PC7. identify apparatus and instruments, chemicals required for water testing
10 1 9
PC8. upkeep of all above testing tools and equipments 10 1 9
Total 100 10 90
CON/N0402: Handle and store construction material test sample
PC1. follow instructed methods for collection of material samples such as cement, steel, sand, aggregate, soil, admixtures, brick, concrete blocks, distilled water
100
30 3 27
PC2. store and stack inflammable material separately as per standard practices/instruction
10 1 9
PC3. carry loose and fluid materials like chemicals, form‐oil & admixtures as per standard practices/ instruction
10 1 9
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PC4. follow specified procedure for packing, tagging, sampling and stacking of materials for testing
20 2 18
PC5. tag material sample to be tested as per instruction and organize test samples from the store
15 1.5 13.5
PC6. dispose tested construction material as per instruction and standard practices
15 1.5 13.5
Total 100 10 90
CON/N0403: Collect test sample from field and assist in material testing in site laboratory
PC1. extract soil samples using core cutter , pack & label the sample as per standard procedure and transport to test laboratory
5 0.5 4.5
PC2. collect hot bitumen sample form construction site as per instruction , pack label as per standard procedure from spot to laboratory
5 0.5 4.5
PC3. collect concrete samples , cast cube samples at site as per standard procedure & instruction
5 0.5 4.5
PC4. perform slump test as per standard procedure /instruction at site
5 0.5 4.5
PC5. clean tools, apparatus, instrument and accessories and place them at appropriate location after use
3 0.5 4.5
PC6. upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and equipments as per requirement
2
PC7. set all required tools, accessories and make ready for sample preparation and sample testing as per instruction
3
0.5 6.5 PC8. select and collect the required/instructed quantity of sample as per instruction
2
PC9. weigh & measure instructed quantity of sample to be tested in site laboratory
2
PC10. cast cement & concrete cube samples in site laboratory as per standard procedure & instruction
3
0.5 5.5 PC11. prepare cement test samples and support in consistency test ,initial & final setting time, fineness, soundness as per instruction
3
PC12. carry out sieve analysis and prepare test samples for specific gravity, crushing value, impact value test, abrasion value for coarse aggregate as per instruction
3 0.5 2.5
PC13. support in carrying out water absorption test, compressive strength test of cement cube, concrete cube, brick, concrete block & paver block
3 0.5 2.5
PC14. clean tools, apparatus, instrument and accessories and place them at appropriate location after use
2
0.5 5.5 PC15. upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and equipments as per requirement
2
PC16. dispose tested construction materials as per instruction
2
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PC17. set all required tools, accessories and make ready for sample preparation and sample testing as per instruction
5 0.5 4.5
PC18. select and collect the required/instructed quantity of sample as per instruction
4 0.5 6.5
PC19. weigh & measure instructed quantity of sample to be tested in site laboratory
3
PC20. prepare bitumen test sample and support in bitumen content test, penetration test, specific gravity, softening point test, flash & fire point, Marshall stability of bitumen mixture test of bitumen as per instruction
8 1 7
PC21. clean tools, apparatus, instrument and accessories and place them at appropriate location after use
3 0.5 4.5
PC22. upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and equipments as per requirement
2
PC23. set all required tools, accessories and make ready for sample preparation and sample testing as per instruction
4 0.5 3.5
PC24. select and collect the required/instructed quantity of sample as per instruction
3 0.5 5.5
PC25. weigh & measure instructed quantity of sample to be tested in site laboratory
3
PC26. carry out sieve analysis and prepare soil test samples Specific gravity, Bulk density, moisture content, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis and silt content of soil as per instruction
8 1 7
PC27. clean tools, apparatus, instrument and accessories and place them at appropriate location after use
3
0.5 6.5 PC28. upkeep all tools, apparatus, instrument and equipments as per requirement
2
PC29. dispose tested construction materials as per instruction
2
Total 100 10 90
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 authority
100
10 1 9 PC2. follow emergency and evacuation procedures in case of accidents, fires, natural calamities
PC3. follow recommended safe practices in handling construction materials, including chemical and hazardous material whenever applicable
10 1 9
PC4. participate in safety awareness programs like Tool Box Talks, safety demonstrations, mock drills, conducted at site
5 0.5 4.5
PC5. identify near miss , unsafe condition and unsafe act
5 0.5 4.5
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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 1 9
PC7. handle all required tools, tackles , materials & equipment safely
10 1 9
PC8. follow safe disposal of waste, harmful and hazardous materials as per EHS guidelines
10 1 9
PC9. install and apply properly all safety equipment as instructed
10 1 9
PC10. follow safety protocol and practices as laid down by site EHS department
10 1 9
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 1 9
PC12. apply ergonomic principles wherever required 10 1 9
Total 100 10 90