Concrete repairers
Concrete repairer is a craft profession around the repair of existing buildings , structures and parts made of concrete in order to preserve them for the future through various measures. Concrete repairer is not a training occupation, but a specialization within the construction industry that trainees or trained craftsmen can acquire at repair companies. The training occupations concrete / reinforced concrete constructor , bricklayer , painter / varnisher and wood / building protector provide the basis and prerequisites for an activity in concrete repair .
Areas of responsibility / places of work
Structural maintenance measures on concrete structures are carried out after a comprehensive damage analysis . The measures then declared to be necessary are carried out professionally in accordance with the repair guideline and European standards (EN 1504). A distinction is made between various repair principles, which are divided into subject areas: 1. Protection of the reinforcement from corrosion by coating; 2. Restoration of the concrete surface by closing cracks and re-profiling imperfections; 3. Protection of the concrete surface from the penetration of corrosion-inducing substances by increasing the concrete cover of the reinforcement or the application of surface protection systems. Concrete repair work occurs on a wide variety of building and structure parts. This applies, for example, to residential buildings, balconies, industrial buildings, schools , cooling towers, power plants, multi-storey car parks and underground garages, bridge structures , hydraulic structures (locks, weirs, docks), drinking water tanks, sewage treatment plants, as well as churches and bell towers.
Career levels
Employees can continuously acquire further qualifications in concrete repair. After training to become a skilled worker , it is possible to take the master craftsman examination. Concrete repairers with appropriate practical experience can within the company to foreman ( foreman ) or polishing are appointed. This is often accompanied by an external SIVV course (see paragraph 4). It is also possible to follow an apprenticeship with a degree in civil engineering , for example . If necessary, this is also possible as a dual study with work in the maintenance company.
SIVV course
SIVV stands for protecting, repairing, connecting and reinforcing concrete components. The course is offered at certified training centers throughout Germany and is used to ensure the quality of concrete repair measures. One responsible worker per construction site (usually the column leader or foreman) must be able to provide evidence of an SIVV certificate.
Earning opportunities
The average training salaries within the four qualifying trades are graduated as follows:
Concrete and reinforced concrete constructors
| 1st year of training | 2nd year of training | 3rd year of training |
|---|---|---|
| 600–700 € gross | 800–1100 € gross | 1050–1350 € gross |
Bricklayer
| 1st year of training | 2nd year of training | 3rd year of training |
|---|---|---|
| 600–700 € gross | 800–1100 € gross | 1050–1350 € gross |
painter
| 1st year of training | 2nd year of training | 3rd year of training |
|---|---|---|
| € 545-585 gross | 595–635 € gross | 740–790 € gross |
Wood and building protectors
| 1st year of training | 2nd year of training | 3rd year of training |
|---|---|---|
| 600–700 € gross | 800–1100 € gross | 1050–1350 € gross |
Earning after the various journeyman exams
| Skilled workers |
|---|
| 2000–2900 € gross |
Concrete repair then offers the following income opportunities:
| Column leader / foreman | Foreman | Master craftsman | Civil engineer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500–3600 € gross | 2800-4200 € gross | 3200-4500 € gross | 3300-6500 € gross |
literature
- DAfStb guideline - protection and repair of concrete components (repair guideline), Corrigendum 1: 2002-01, Beuth Verlag, Berlin
- DIN German Institute for Standardization e. V. (Ed.): Concrete maintenance work, commentary on VOB Part C, DIN 18299 and DIN 18349, Beuth Verlag, Berlin 2004, ISBN 3-410-15906-1
- Manfred Schröder and 7 co-authors: Protection and repair of reinforced concrete, instructions for professional planning and execution, 7th revised edition, expert verlag, Renningen 2015, ISBN 978-3-8169-3313-7
- Ralf Ertl (Hrsg.): Typical structural damage in the picture, recognize - evaluate - avoid - repair, Verlagsgesellschaft Rudolf Müller, Cologne 2010, ISBN 978-3-481-02556-4