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Construction Plant and Equipment Operators

Descriptions & Duties

  • Construction Plant and Equipment Operators repair and maintain building and civil engineering plants and machinery.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in construction plant and equipment operation

Construction Plant and Equipment Operators must always apply professional knowledge and skills in construction plant and equipment operation to complete their tasks at work, such as carrying out repair and maintenance for building and civil engineering plants and machinery.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • (i) completion of relevant training courses is preferable; or (ii) holders of Intermediate Trade Test Certificate or Trade Test Certificate for Plant and Equipment Operators (Percussive Pile or Bored Pile) are preferable; or (iii) holders of Certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of Plant and Equipment Operators or equivalent are preferable.

Professional qualification

  • must be registered as Construction Worker and holders of Green Card when working on construction sites (You may visit Construction Industry Council website for registration details).

Experience

  • typically gain skills through work experiences

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000

Work Environment

  • Construction Plant and Equipment Operators usually work outdoors or at construction sites carrying out construction plant and equipment operation tasks, which are physically demanding.

Tools

  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Bolt cutters
  • Cold Chisels
  • Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus
  • Hacksaw
  • Hammers
  • Hard hats
  • Hoisting devices
  • Ladders
  • Plumb bobs
  • Power drills
  • Power saws
  • Power shears
  • Protective gloves
  • Safety boots
  • Safety harnesses or belts
  • Scaffolding
  • Screwdrivers
  • Two way radios

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