§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

door installer

Door installers set doors in place.

Description

Door installers set doors in place. They remove the old door if present, prepare the frame opening, and set the new door in place square, straight, plumb, and watertight if called for. Door installers also inspect and service existing doors.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

types of insulation material

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use shims inspect construction supplies use measurement instruments use safety equipment in construction apply insulation strips fit doors cut house wrap work ergonomically follow health and safety procedures in construction manipulate glass apply spray foam insulation apply proofing membranes install locks cut insulation material to size

OPTIONALOptional competences

interpret 2D plans install automatically opening door apply house wrap create architectural sketches order construction supplies inspect insulation use sander install insulation material install construction profiles process incoming construction supplies work in a construction team inspect quality of products interpret 3D plans use squaring pole pack fragile items for transportation monitor stock level keep records of work progress advise on construction materials keep personal administration

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)