CONQ0101 Helper Mason V2.0 13 07 20
CONQ0101 Helper Mason V2.0 13 07 20
CONQ0101 Helper Mason V2.0 13 07 20
Helper Mason
Options: Manual Earthwork
QP Code: CON/Q0101
Version: 2.0
NSQF Level: 2
Construction Skill Development Council of India || Construction Skill Development CPB 103 & 104 (1st
Floor),Block 4B,DLF Corporate Park,Phase III,MG Road,Gurgaon-122002
Telephone:0124-4513915to 18
Contents
CON/Q0101: Helper Mason .................................................................................................................. 3
Brief Job Description ...................................................................................................................... 3
Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) ............................................................................. 3
Compulsory NOS ........................................................................................................................... 3
Option: Manual Earthwork ............................................................................................................. 3
Qualification Pack (QP) Parameters .............................................................................................. 3
CON/N0101: Erect and dismantle temporary scaffold up to 3.6 meter height ..................................... 5
CON/N0102: Identify, handle, shift and store materials, tools & equipment relevant to masonry work
.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
CON/N0103: Prepare cement mortar /concrete mix and carry out curing of masonry structure ........ 15
CON/N9001: Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction site
............................................................................................................................................................ 21
CON/N0104: Carry out manual earthwork at construction site .......................................................... 26
Assessment Guidelines and Weightage ............................................................................................. 31
Assessment Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 31
Assessment Weightage ............................................................................................................... 31
Acronyms ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 34
This job role is responsible for identification, handling and use of tools and tackles, materials and
equipment. The responsibilities also include site clearance, providing support for masonry works, carrying
out mortar & cement concrete mixing, curing of structure and erection and dismantle of temporary
scaffolding. The individual should have good knowledge about the environment, health, safety and safe
working practices.
Personal Attributes
The individual is expected to be physically fit and should be able to work across various locations in
extreme weather/site conditions. The person should be able to perform efficiently within a team, handle
the various masonry tools and materials and work responsibly.
Compulsory NOS:
2. CON/N0102: Identify, handle, shift and store materials, tools & equipment relevant to masonry
work
3. CON/N0103: Prepare cement mortar /concrete mix and carry out curing of masonry structure
4. CON/N9001: Work according to personal health, safety and environment protocol at construction
site
Options(Not mandatory):
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out manual earthwork at construction sites
Sector Construction
Occupation Masonry
Country India
NSQF Level 2
Deactivation Date
Version 2.0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to erect and dismantle 3.6 meter temporary scaffold
Scope
GS1. write in one or more language, preferably in the local language of the site
GS2. read one or more language, preferably the local language of the site
GS3. read instructions, guidelines, sign boards, safety rules & safety tags
GS4. speak in one or more language, preferably in one of the local languages of site
GS5. listen and follow instructions / communication shared by superiors/ co- workers regarding
team requirements or interfaces during work processes
GS6. orally communicate with co-workers regarding support required to complete the respective
work
GS7. decide whether the workplace is safe for working and also whether the
GS8. identify and organize right scaffolding materials
GS9. identify and use relevant tools effectively
GS10. complete work as per agreed time and quality
GS11. minimize wastages
GS12. revert to superior for selection/sorting of materials
GS13. identify location at which violation of any safety norms may lead to accidents
Assessment Criteria
NOS Total 20 80 - -
NOS Name Erect and dismantle temporary scaffold up to 3.6 meter height
Sector Construction
Sub-Sector Generic
NSQF Level 2
Credits TBD
Version 4.0
CON/N0102: Identify, handle, shift and store materials, tools & equipment
relevant to masonry work
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, handle, shift and store materials, tools &
equipment relevant to masonry work
Scope
Identify, select and use hand tools & equipment relevant to masonry work
Identify, handle, select and store materials relevant to masonry works
Carry out housekeeping works and dispose waste safely as per organizational guidelines
Identify, select and use hand tools & equipment relevant to masonry work
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. identify basic masonry tools and equipment such as: measurement tape trowel, mortar pan
bolster chisel, spade, rubber/wooden hammers and mallets wedges, jointers, square plumb
bob, straight edge spirit level, water level tube, line thread sponge, volume box, weighing
balance tile scribes or hand held tile cutters, screeds, floats power wet saws, electric drills,
anglers and grinders, vibrators hand operated concrete mixer
PC2. check for serviceability/safety of tools and report faults to superiors
PC3. select and use appropriate hand tools relevant to the task
PC4. set up and use basic leveling devices like plumb bob, spirit level &water level
PC5. clean and maintain tools prior to and after use
Identify, handle ,select and store materials relevant to masonry works
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC6. identify and select common construction materials used at the construction site such as
bricks, blocks, stones, cement, mortar, concrete, tile, marble, granite, glass, admixtures and
chemicals for the relevant work
PC7. differentiate between various types of material and their appropriate use
PC8. apply appropriate technique of lift & shift by involving push and pull to shift required
materials and tools
PC9. follow standard methods and sequence of loading and unloading of materials such as
cement, , sand, aggregate, tile, marble, stone, admixtures and chemicals
PC10. carry out proper tagging and bagging of materials prior to storing
PC11. follow set procedure while storing and stacking of materials for easy identification and
retrieval
PC12. handle and store hazardous and flow able material like adhesive, admixtures and other
construction chemicals appropriately
PC13. carry out handling and storing of material recognizing and utilizing individual work and team
work as per applicability
Carry out housekeeping works and dispose waste safely as per organizational guidelines
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC14. carry out housekeeping works prior to, during and after relevant work & clear work place of
all debris and unwanted material
PC15. handle waste material correctly and safely in accordance with the environmental and
organization policies
PC16. handle hazardous material effectively and safely and remove toxic material applying correct
procedures as per instructions
PC17. dispose waste material safely in accordance with environmental and organization policies
KU21. maintain correct body posture while lifting & shifting of materials as per ergonomic
principles
KU22. handling and stacking of hazardous materials based on its inflammable nature
KU23. how to select and use appropriate tools and equipment used for handling various materials
(including heavy and hazardous materials)
KU24. housekeeping procedures required in the workplace
KU25. safe disposal of waste
GS1. write in at least one language, preferably in the local language of the site
GS2. read in at least one language, preferably the local language of the site
GS3. read instructions, guidelines, sign boards, safety rules and safety tags
GS4. read instructions and exit routes during emergency
GS5. speak in one or more language, preferably in one of the local languages of the
GS6. listen and follow instructions communicated by supervisors
GS7. communicate orally and efficiently with team member
GS8. decide whether the workplace is safe for working and also the relevant work is not creating
hazardous conditions for others
GS9. plan self-work as per the direction /close supervision of a level-2 mason and above
GS10. ensure work is done within time and as per desired quality as per instructions provided by
superiors
GS11. identify location at which violation of any safety norms may lead to accident
Assessment Criteria
NOS Total 20 80 - -
Identify, handle, shift and store materials, tools & equipment relevant to
NOS Name
masonry work
Sector Construction
Occupation Masonry
NSQF Level 2
Credits TBD
Version 2.0
CON/N0103: Prepare cement mortar /concrete mix and carry out curing of
masonry structure
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare cement mortar /concrete mix and carry
out curing of masonry structure
Scope
Prepare cement mortar and concrete mix for relevant masonry works
Carry out curing of finished brick/block, tile/stone ,concrete and plastered surfaces
Prepare cement mortar and concrete mix for relevant masonry works
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. select a clean ,dry and level surface for preparing cement mortar/concrete mix and select
appropriate material and tools for preparing mortar mix
PC2. sieve fine aggregate (sand) for mortar mix with specified grade sieve wire as per applicability
PC3. weigh/measure the dry ingredients correctly by using appropriate measuring / weighing
scales
PC4. select the additives according to mix requirements or as per the instructions from the
superiors
PC5. move and position the hand operated concrete mixer appropriately
PC6. batch the materials for mortar/concrete mixing as per instruction and mix uniformly in hand
held concrete mixer
PC7. spread materials on mixing bed for manual mixing according to type of mix required
(concrete or mortar)
PC8. mix mortar uniformly and maintain consistency, plasticity and workability
PC9. add appropriate additives as per the requirements /instruction
PC10. soak brick/block and tiles/stones prior to use as per instructions
PC11. carryout pre wetting of base surface prior to commencement of work
PC12. clean the mixing tools after and prior to use
Carry out curing of finished brick/block, tile/stone ,concrete and plastered surfaces
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC13. identify appropriate curing method in accordance with the structure and as per instruction
PC14. cure finished brick/block, tile/stone ,concrete and plastered surfaces using appropriate
techniques
PC15. maintain presence of water and prevent the loss of water as per the guidelines by superiors
by using: Ponding Spraying and Wet coverings Plastic Sheets
PC16. spray water on the concrete slabs / cement plaster with appropriate tools as per the
requirement/instruction
PC17. cover the concrete surface with hessian cloth/polythene to retain water and effective curing
PC18. minimize wastage and effectively use water for curing
GS1. write in at least one language, preferably in the local language of the site
GS2. read in at least one language, preferably the local language of the site
GS3. read instructions, guidelines, sign boards, safety rules and safety tags
GS4. read instructions and exit routes during emergency
GS5. speak in one or more language, preferably in one of the local languages of the
GS6. listen and follow instructions communicated by supervisors
GS7. communicate orally and efficiently with team member
GS8. decide whether the workplace is safe for working and also the relevant work is not creating
hazardous conditions for others
GS9. plan self-work as per the direction /close supervision of a level-2 mason and above
GS10. ensure work is done within time and as per desired quality as per instructions provided by
superiors
GS11. identify location at which violation of any safety norms may lead to accident
Assessment Criteria
NOS Total 20 80 - -
Prepare cement mortar /concrete mix and carry out curing of masonry
NOS Name
structure
Sector Construction
Occupation Masonry
NSQF Level 2
Credits TBD
Version 2.0
Description
This NOS covers the skill and knowledge required for an individual to work according to personal health,
safety and environmental protocol at construction site
Scope
KU1. reporting procedures in cases of breaches or hazards for site safety, accidents, and
emergency situations as per guidelines
KU2. types of safety hazards at construction sites
KU3. basic ergonomic principles as per applicability
KU4. the procedure for responding to accidents and other emergencies at site
KU5. use of appropriate personal protective equipment to be used based on various working
conditions
KU6. importance of handling tools, equipment and materials as per applicable
KU7. health and environmental effect of construction materials as per applicability
KU8. various environmental protection methods as per applicability
KU9. storage of waste including the following at appropriate location: non-combustible scrap
material and debris, combustible scrap material and debris, general construction waste and
trash (non-toxic, non-hazardous), any other hazardous wastes, any other flammable wastes
KU10. how to use hazardous material, in a safe and appropriate manner as per applicability
KU11. types of fire
KU12. Procedure of operating different types of fire extinguishers
KU13. safety relevant to tools, tackles, & requirement as per applicability
KU14. housekeeping activities relevant to task
GS1. write in one or more languages, preferably in the local language of the site
GS2. fill safety formats for near miss, unsafe conditions and safety suggestions
GS3. read in one or more language, preferably in the local language of the site
GS4. read sign boards, notice boards relevant to safety
GS5. speak in one or more language, preferably in one of the local language of the site
GS6. listen instructions / communication shared by site EHS and superiors regarding site safety,
and conducting tool box talk
GS7. communicate reporting of site conditions, hazards, accidents, etc.
GS8. maintain safe conditions for others
GS9. keep the workplace clean and tidy
GS10. identify safety risks that affect the health, safety and environment for self and others
working in the vicinity, tackle it if within limit or report to appropriate authority
GS11. assess and analyze areas which may affect health, safety and environment protocol on the
site
GS12. ensure personal safety behavior
GS13. respond to emergency
Assessment Criteria
NOS Total 20 80 - -
Sector Construction
Sub-Sector Generic
Occupation Generic
NSQF Level 2
Credits TBD
Version 5.0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out manual earthwork at construction sites
Scope
PC16. carry out re-filling and compaction of excavated trenches, pits surrounding the structures or
at necessary location by soil under supervision
GS1. write in at least one language, preferably in the local language of the site
GS2. read in one or more languages, preferably in the local language of the site
GS3. read instructions, guidelines, sign boards, safety rules & safety tags instruction related to
exit routes during emergency at the workplace
GS4. speak in one or more languages, preferably in one of the local languages of the site
GS5. listen and follow instructions / communication shared by superiors/ co- workers regarding
team requirements or interfaces during work processes
GS6. orally communicate with co-workers regarding support required to complete the respective
work
GS7. decide on tools to be used at different activities involved in manual
GS8. sequence activities to be carried out
GS9. decide whether his workplace is safe for working and also his work is not creating hazardous
conditions for other
GS10. identify and use the tools
GS11. identify and use of all safety equipment
GS12. arrange the material for earthwork
GS13. complete work as per time schedule and quality
GS14. determine any violation from organizational and standard safety norms
Assessment Criteria
NOS Total 20 80 - -
Sector Construction
Sub-Sector Generic
Occupation Generic
NSQF Level 2
Credits TBD
Version 3.0
Assessment Guidelines
1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each
Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also
lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.
2. The assessment for the knowledge part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by
Assessment Bodies subject to approval by SSC
3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for knowledge/theory part for
assessment of candidates as per assessment criteria given below
4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student
at each examination/training center based on assessment criteria.
5. The passing percentage for each QP will be 50%. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee
should score a minimum of 50% individually in each NOS.
6. The Assessor shall check the final outcome of the practices while evaluating the steps performed
to achieve the final outcome.
7. The trainee shall be provided with a chance to repeat the test to correct his procedures in case of
improper performance, with a deduction of marks for each iteration.
8. After the certain number of iteration as decided by SSC the trainee is marked as fail, scoring zero
marks for the procedure for the practical activity.
9. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take
subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack within the specified
timeframe set by SSC.
Recommended Pass % : 50
Assessment Weightage
Compulsory NOS
CON/N0101.Erect and
dismantle temporary
20 80 - - 100 15
scaffold up to 3.6 meter
height
CON/N0102.Identify, handle,
shift and store materials,
20 80 - - 100 30
tools & equipment relevant
to masonry work
CON/N0103.Prepare cement
mortar /concrete mix and
20 80 - - 100 45
carry out curing of masonry
structure
CON/N9001.Work according
to personal health, safety
20 80 - - 100 10
and environment protocol at
construction site
National
Theory Practical Project Viva Total
Occupational Weightage
Marks Marks Marks Marks Marks
Standards
CON/N0104.Carry out
manual earthwork at 20 80 - - 100 5
construction site
Total 20 80 - - 100 5
Acronyms
QP Qualifications Pack
Glossary
Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique
Job role
employment opportunity in an organisation.
Performance Criteria Performance Criteria (PC) are statements that together specify the
(PC) standard of performance required when carrying out a task.
National
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian
Occupational
context.
Standards (NOS)
QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and
Qualifications Pack
other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique
(QP)
qualifications pack code.
Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent
Unit Title
should be able to do.
Core skills or Generic Skills (GS) are a group of skills that are the key to
learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed
Core Skills/ Generic
in any work environment in today’s world. These skills are typically
Skills (GS)
needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include
communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.