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Career Guidance Skills handling and moving S6.8 - positioning materials, tools or equipment S6.8.2 - positioning workpieces or materials Position base plates
Description
Position the base plates, the metal footing components that support the scaffolding structure. Set them accurately and level as even small errors may cause instability. Compensate for fluctuations in the terrain using the screwjack of each base plate. Screw or nail the base plates into the sole plates if called for.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 1 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 2 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Construction scaffolderConstruction scaffolders put up scaffolds and platforms in order to make safe construction work at heights possible. Duties The duties of a construction scaffolder include, but are…
Optional for
- Construction scaffolding supervisorConstruction scaffolding supervisors plan and supervise the transport, assembly, disassembly and maintenance of the structures. They also ensure the safety of the scaffolds, suppor…
Related skills
- Transport construction supplies
- Construct working platform
- Work safely with machines
- Recognise signs of corrosion
- Follow safety procedures when working at heights
- Position sole plates
- Use measurement instruments
- Position guardrails and toeboards
- Work in a construction team
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Inspect construction supplies
- Keep records of work progress
