Description
Check the quantity and quality of delivered concrete. Make sure that the concrete will withstand any expected pressures.
Alternative labels
inspecting supplied concrete
inspecting delivered concrete
slump test concrete
inspection of delivered concrete
carry out concrete slump test
carry out slump test
supplied concrete inspection
delivered concrete inspection
inspection of supplied concrete
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Inspect supplied concrete is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Bricklaying supervisor: Bricklaying supervisors monitor bricklaying activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
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.
Bridge inspector: Bridge inspectors inspect bridge structures for joint break, cracks, rust and other faults. They also carry out or organise the maintenance of the structures.
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.
Optional skill
Inspect supplied concrete 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.
Bricklayer: Bricklayers assemble brick walls and structures by skilfully laying the bricks in an established pattern, using a binding agent like cement to bond the bricks together. They then fill the joints with mortar or other suitable materials.
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.
Block machine operator: Block machine operators control, maintain and operate concrete blocks casting machine which fills and vibrate molds to compact wet concrete into finished blocks.
References
- Inspect supplied concrete – ESCO