After Vg3
Machines and equipment
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- master three different types of earth moving machines
- perform work in excavation, loading, transport, laying out and final dressing and levelling
- use additional tools and equipment suitable to work tasks in a correct and suitable manner
- perform maintenance and basic repairs according to a maintenance manual
- comply with current legislation for environment, health and safety work with machines and equipment
Planning, laying out and levelling
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- plan work tasks based on drawings and descriptions
- prepare progress plans and order materials and equipment
- perform work alerts according to current rules and legislation
- use relevant measuring equipment
- use digital tools to perform work tasks
- control slopes and flat surfaces for trenches, building pits and roads
- secure and set up bench marks and mete out fixed points
- carry out calculations of quantities
- comply with current legislation for environment, health and safety for laying out and levelling
Roads, water and drainage
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- load and transport different types of masses
- do foundation work, build-ups and earth impaction based on drawings and descriptions
- perform basic concrete works
- lay pipes and install basins based on drawings, descriptions and trade standards
- comply with current legislation for environment, health and safety work with roads, water and drainage
- perform work in line with ergonomic principles
Trade studies
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of trade history and its place in society
- comply with standards for professionalism when dealing with clients and customer service
- give an account of content in relevant national and international legislation applicable to the client's rights and obligations, including rules about the right of appeal
- maintain ethical guidelines in the trade
- perform source separation and handle waste based on current rules and regulations
- give an account of quality assurance systems
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