stonemason

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.

Scope note

Excludes people using automated equipment.

Alternative Labels

tombstone carver

architectural stone mason

stone carver

structural stoneworker

memorial stonemason

heritage stone mason

artisanal stonemason

artisanal stone mason

stoneworker

stone mason

stonemason

craft stonemason

mason

stone setter

heritage stonemason

memorial mason

stone finisher

fixer mason

stone cutter

architectural stonemason

craft mason

building mason

banker mason

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- stone engraver

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

building codes types of stone for working

Optional Skills and Competences

order construction supplies use pneumatic chisel build scaffolding apply restoration techniques advise on construction materials work in a construction team finish mortar joints pack stone products program a CNC controller mix construction grouts polish stone surfaces calculate needs for construction supplies sharpen edged tools process incoming construction supplies use stone splitting techniques tend stone splitting machine answer requests for quotation keep records of work progress lay stones maintain equipment rig loads operate forklift sort waste assess conservation needs follow safety procedures when working at heights estimate restoration costs set up temporary construction site infrastructure keep personal administration monitor stock level

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f3fc11ca-9a72-40da-bf0f-b2aab7e33079

Status

released

Occupations

stonemason

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI