§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

stonemason

Stonemasons manually carve and assemble stone for construction purposes.

Description

Stonemasons manually carve and assemble stone for construction purposes. While CNC operated carving equipment is the industry standard, artisanal carving for ornamental stone is still done manually.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

building codes types of stone for working

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

interpret 2D plans inspect construction supplies secure working area use measurement instruments maintain work area cleanliness use safety equipment in construction mark stone workpieces regulate cutting speed transport construction supplies create cutting plan interpret 3D plans work ergonomically prepare stone for smoothing follow health and safety procedures in construction polish stone by hand use stonemason's chisel operate grinding hand tools inspect stone surface

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