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Segmental Pavers

What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.

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What do Segmental Pavers do?

Segmental pavers are interlocking paving units made from materials such as concrete, clay, or stone that are designed to create durable and aesthetically pleasing surfaces for outdoor areas. These pavers are typically used in applications such as driveways, patios, walkways, and commercial spaces. The term "segmental" refers to the fact that these pavers are installed in a modular form, allowing for various patterns and designs while also providing flexibility in construction. The individual units can be easily replaced or repaired without disturbing the surrounding pavers, making them a practical choice for high-traffic areas. Segmental pavers come in a variety of shapes, colors, and textures, enabling designers and homeowners to create unique outdoor environments. Their installation often involves laying a base of sand or gravel, followed by arranging the pavers and filling the joints with sand or other materials to enhance stability and minimize weed growth. Due to their durability, low maintenance, and versatility, segmental pavers have become a popular choice in both residential and commercial landscaping projects.

What the work actually is

  • Prepare base for installation by removing unstable or unsuitable materials, compacting and grading the soil, draining or stabilizing weak or saturated soils and taking measures to prevent water penetration and migration of bedding sand.
  • Supply and place base materials, edge restraints, bedding sand and jointing sand.
  • Discuss the design with the client.
  • Set pavers, aligning and spacing them correctly.
  • Sweep sand into the joints and compact pavement until the joints are full.

Skills employers expect

Skills

  • Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Abilities

  • Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
  • Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Knowledge

  • Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
  • Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Transportation Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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How people get into it

Education of new hires

High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Less than high school diploma

A normal week

  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Tools used on the job

Technology

  • Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
  • Presentation software Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Graphics or photo imaging software Decorative Software Online Visualizers · Depiction Software Deco-Con
  • Computer aided design CAD software Depiction Software Hardscape Imaging · UNI-GROUP Lockpave Pro
  • Office suite software Microsoft Office software

Tools

  • Pullers Paver extractors · Paver pullers · Slide hammers
  • Hoists Material hoists · Vacuum lifters
  • Power saws Masonry saws · Table saws
  • Scrubbing machines Paver washers · Power brooms
  • Cement retainers Screed rails

Who it suits

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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How much do Segmental Pavers earn in South Africa?

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What do Segmental Pavers do?

Prepare base for installation by removing unstable or unsuitable materials, compacting and grading the soil, draining or stabilizing weak or saturated soils and taking measures to prevent water penetration and migration of bedding sand, Supply and place base materials, edge restraints, bedding sand and jointing sand and Discuss the design with the client.

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