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Riggers/ Metal Formwork Erectors

Descriptions & Duties

  • Riggers/ Metal Formwork Erectors set up lifting apparatus and equipment for lifting and lowering materials, and fixing large panel metal formwork.

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:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in riggers/ metal formwork erection

Riggers/ Metal Formwork Erectors must always apply professional knowledge and skills in riggers/ metal formwork erection to complete their tasks at work.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • holder of Intermediate Trade Test Certificate or Trade Test Certificate for Riggers/Metal Formwork Erectors is 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

Government Sector

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 5-8

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 8-10

*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html

Work Environment

  • Riggers/ Metal Formwork Erectors usually work outdoors or at construction sites performing physically demanding tasks, such as setting up lifting apparatus/ equipment and fixing large panel metal formwork.

Tools

  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Cable reels
  • Dollies
  • Gin pole and accessories
  • Grease guns
  • Hacksaw
  • Hammers
  • Hand trucks or accessories
  • Hoists
  • Impact wrenches
  • Pliers
  • Pressure gauge
  • Reamer
  • Screwdrivers
  • Shears
  • Sheaves or pulleys
  • Sledge hammer
  • Two way radios
  • Utility knives
  • Winches

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