§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

paperhanger

Paperhangers are specialised in hanging up wallpaper.

Description

Paperhangers are specialised in hanging up wallpaper. They apply adhesives to the paper, or to the wall in the case of reinforced wallpaper, and fix the paper straight, well aligned, and avoiding the inclusion of air bubbles.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

types of paint types of wallpaper art history

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

inspect construction supplies use measurement instruments remove wallpaper transport construction supplies prepare wall for wallpaper work ergonomically snap chalk line cut wallpaper to size hang wallpaper apply wallpaper paste follow health and safety procedures in construction mix wallpaper paste protect surfaces during construction work

OPTIONALOptional competences

follow safety procedures when working at heights order construction supplies maintain work area cleanliness use safety equipment in construction use sander mix paint work safely with chemicals process incoming construction supplies work in a construction team tape drywall monitor stock level keep records of work progress demonstrate products' features advise on construction materials paint surfaces clean painting equipment calculate needs for construction supplies answer requests for quotation keep personal administration

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