Installing different types of fences, gates and barriers, across a broad cross-section of different environments. Occupational Profile The fence installer is responsible for the installation of different types of fences, gates and barriers, across a broad cross-section of different environments from domestic and agricultural, through to commercial, industrial, high security and infrastructure (e.g. highways, rail
Fenestration Installer
Installing a wide range of replacement and new build fenestration products in a property or structure. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. Projects include dwellings and non-dwellings, ranging from windows, doors, bi-fold doors in homes and public houses through to large new build office and housing
Bricklayer
Laying bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures. Occupational Profile The construction sector is the driving force behind the UK economy, employing three million people and contributing 6.4% of GDP. Not only that, the construction industry is central to delivering the
Building Control Surveyor (Degree)
Providing an impartial, independent and accountable third party service to confirm that building work achieves compliance with minimum standards. Occupational Profile Building Control Surveyors provide an impartial, independent and accountable third party service certificating that building work achieves compliance with minimum standards, namely those set out in the Building Regulations. Building Control differs from other
Chartered Town Planner (Degree)
Shaping the places we live in by balancing the needs of people and business for homes, jobs, local facilities and open spaces with impacts on the wider environment. Occupational Profile Chartered Town Planners are professionals who work to achieve sustainable development. This means they shape the towns, cities or villages we live in by balancing
Construction Assembly and Installation Operative
Assembling and installing manufactured components to agreed design specification and tolerance. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the construction sector. On site assembly of manufactured components is a rapidly growing part of the construction sector, representing 15% of the market in 2018. Projects include; infrastructure, residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, education, rail, prisons and leisure.
Construction Design and Build Technician
Helping with essential building tasks such as planning, designing and project management. Occupational Profile The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Design and Build Technician and typical job titles can include: Assistant Design Co-ordinator or Design and Build Co-ordinator. In the case of SME construction companies the roles are likely to include Design Co-ordinator
Acoustics Technician
Understanding the science of sound and vibration propagation and applying this to work areas relevant to their employer’s working practices. Occupational Profile Acoustics deals with all types of waves in a variety of different situations. The waves may include sound and vibration in air and water, as well as very low (infra) and very high
Advanced Upholsterer
Make and repair upholstered furniture. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors industry, it can also relate to the automotive and marine industry where they have upholstered items such as seating. Advanced Upholsterers will specialise in either traditional or modern upholstery and will choose one option. The UK furniture, bed
Architect (Degree)
Working on the design of new buildings and the redesign of existing buildings. Occupational Profile Architects are registered professionals, trained to requirements defined by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Only those who are appropriately qualified and registered with ARB can use the title ‘Architect’ in the UK. The
