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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

hardwood floor layer

Hardwood floor layers install floors made of solid wood.

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Description

Hardwood floor layers install floors made of solid wood. They prepare the surface, cut parquet or board elements to size, and lay them in a predetermined pattern, straight and flush.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
wood cutstypes of wood
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
wood moisture contentaesthetics
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
interpret 2D plansinspect construction supplieslacquer wood surfacescreate smooth wood surfaceuse measurement instrumentscreate floor plan templatetransport construction suppliesinterpret 3D planswork ergonomicallylay underlaymentmonitor processing environment conditionsinstall wood elements in structuresfollow health and safety procedures in constructionidentify wood warpjoin wood elementsprepare surface for hardwood floor layingfill nail holes in wood plankspin parquetwax wood surfacesclean wood surface
OPTIONALOptional competences
tend CNC laser cutting machineorder construction suppliessecure parquet boardsuse safety equipment in constructionuse sanderseal flooringprocess incoming construction suppliesnail floor boardswork in a construction teamapply restoration techniquesmonitor stock levelkeep records of work progressadvise on maintenance of parquet floorslay marquetryadvise on construction materialsestimate restoration costscalculate needs for construction suppliesanswer requests for quotationkeep personal administrationacclimatise timber

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

44 total
22 essential · 22 optional

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

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