Professional knowledge and skills in construction works for tunnels
Tunnel Workers must always apply professional knowledge and skills in construction works for tunnels to complete their tasks at work.
Tunnel Workers
Descriptions & Duties
- Tunnel Workers carry out general tunnel construction works inside tunnels including the installation of temporary support, working platform, ventilation duct, packer, protective fencing, etc.
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
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 Tunnel Worker are preferable; or (iii) holders of Certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of Tunnel Worker 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
- Tunnel Workers usually work outdoors or at construction sites carrying out tunnel Workers, which are physically demanding.
Tools
- Tunnel Boring Machine
- Adjustable wrenches
- Compactors
- Dumper trucks
- Excavators
- Grapples
- Lifting slings
- Loaders
- Locking pliers
- Locomotive
- Measuring tapes
- Protective ear muffs
- Scrapers
- Screwdrivers
- Wheel chocks
