Description
Guide the concrete hose while the pump is operating. Make sure to distribute the concrete efficiently and securely.
Alternative labels
guiding concrete hose
concrete hose guidance
use concrete hose
spread concrete with hose
use hose to spread concrete
use of concrete hose
guidance of concrete hose
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Guide concrete hose is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Concrete pump operator: Concrete pump operators drive and operate trucks to haul concrete from the plant to project sites, and operate pumps to disperse concrete at the site. They also clean and maintain the truck and its mechanical parts.
Optional skill
Guide concrete hose is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Concrete finisher supervisor: Concrete finisher supervisors monitor the concrete finishing process. They assign tasks to finishers and take quick decisions to resolve problems. They may also pass on their skills to apprentices.
Concrete finisher: Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. They then execute one or several actions to finish the concrete: cutting, screeding or levelling, compacting, smoothing, and chamfering to prevent chipping.
References
- Guide concrete hose – ESCO