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Assistant Laboratory & Field Technicial

Aliases: Civil Lab Technician, Senior Lab Technician

Industry/Sector(s): Construction

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Assistant Laboratory & Field Technician Level-2 is expected to perform include:

Conducting testing of aggregates by identifying the sample, collecting and conducting tests on sieve analysis, specific gravity, water absorption, moisture content, dry loose bulk density and bulkage for fine aggregates

Conducting testing of soil by identifying the sample, collecting and conducting tests on soil gravity, compaction, direct shear, permeability and liquid, plastic and shrinkage limit

Conducting testing of cement and mortar by identifying the sample, collecting and conducting tests on normal consistency, initial and final setting time

Conducting testing of concrete by collecting the sample, arranging and testing the slump and compaction of concrete, checking the flow for self-compacting concrete, performing V funnel and L box test for concrete, testing the comprehensive strength of concrete cubes

Preparing the cast and curing the cement mortar and concrete for tests

Performing tasks under health, safety and environmental regulations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job

Work from home is not available

Part-time work is not available

Contractual jobs are available

Travelling is required for this job

Role involves team handling

Working hours

Working hours are a minimum of 8 hours a day for 5 to 6 days a week

The job involves frequent to daily extended hours, working in shifts, on holidays, etc.

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum - Preferably 10^th standard pass

Certified training for Assistant Laboratory & Field Technician (programme aligned to CON/Q 0402 released by Construction Skill Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of storing, handling, upkeep, maintenance and safeguarding of tools and equipment

Knowledge of naming, identifying, setting acceptance and rejection criteria of tools and equipment

Ability to perform calibration of machine and equipment for validation

Competent in reading and entering values from gauges and meters

Understanding of how to identify, select and use basic dressing material, first aid and PPEs

In-depth knowledge of accident, health, safety and evacuation procedures and their reporting

Trained to qualify the tests and certification for knowledge and skills at NOS Level-2

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Trained to qualify the tests and certification for knowledge and skills at NOS Level-2

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Globe Industrial Training Institute, 3-A, Bharat Nagar, Behind Bank of Baroda, New Friends Colony, New Delhi-110025, India, Tel: +91-11-26928661, +91-9911245392, http://www.globeiti.com /

Construction Skill Development Council, 204, Aashirwad Complex, D-1, Green Park,New Delhi – 110016, Tel: +91-11-46584466, Telefax:+91-11-2656876, E-mail: operations@csdcindia.org, http://www.csdcindia.org /

National Academy of Construction, NAC Grounds, Cyberabad, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India - 500084, Tel : (040) 23111916-917, Fax :- (040) 23111997, E-mail :-info@nac.edu.in, Website:- www.nac.edu.in

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

http://www.cwfigs.org/training.htm

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://csdcindia.org/sites/default/files/Accrediation%20form.%20TC%20%28Lab%20Technichian%29.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁶

Project Manager

↑

Construction Site Engineer

↑

Works Supervisor/Construction Contractor

↑

Assistant Laboratory & Field Technician Level-2

↑

Lab Technicians Level-1

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁸

• For candidates with 2 to 5 years’ experience - ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 15,000 per month

• For candidates with over 5 years’ experience – ₹ 15,000 to ₹ 40,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Qualified as Helper Laboratory & Field Technician Level-1

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹⁰

Construction companies, agencies, contractors, construction sites, etc.

Government construction projects

KEYWORDS ¹²

Civil Materials Testing, Civil Lab Technician, Construction Laboratory Technician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3112.0701	Assistant Laboratory & Field Technicial
ISCO 2008	3112	Civil Engineering Technicians
NIC 2008	43122	Site preparation including drilling, boring and core sampling for construction, geophysical, geological or similar purposes
QP Reference	CON/Q0402	Assistant Laboratory and Field Technician
NSQF	2	NA

REFERENCES

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1	1 Qualifications Pack – Assistant Laboratory & Field Technician
2	http://www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/relm/gb/docs/gb283/pdf/tmcitr.pdf
3	http://www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/relm/gb/docs/gb283/pdf/tmcitr.pdf
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5	http://www.barc.gov.in/tenders/safety_manual.pdf
6	http://www.graam.org.in/sites/graam.org.in/files/Report%20on%20Construction%20workers-final1.pdf
7	http://www.workabroad.ph/search.php/jobs%20abroad/q/civil%20lab%20technician/c/All
8	http://jobsearch.naukri.com/lab-technician-civil-construction-material-testing-jobs
9	http://www.nbmcw.com/reports/construction-infra-industry/1835-construction-sector-current-scenario-and-emerging-trends.html
10	http://freshersengineerjob.blogspot.in/p/top-construction-companies-in-india_20.html
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13	http://www.csdcindia.org/sites/default/files/Bldg-Const-Real-Estate.pdf

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