concrete finisher

Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. They then execute one or several actions to finish the concrete: cutting, screeding or levelling, compacting, smoothing, and chamfering to prevent chipping.

Scope note

Includes people perfomring renovation of concrete and cement. Excludes people performing insulated concrete forms.

Alternative Labels

cement finisher

cement mason

concrete finisher and layer

concrete finisher ganger

concrete floor finisher

concrete floor finisher and layer

concrete flooring operative

concrete layer

concrete renovator

floor finisher

flooring operative

layer and finisher

power floater

powerfloat finisher

wet concrete finisher

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

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

clean wood surface follow health and safety procedures in construction inspect concrete structures inspect supplied concrete mix concrete monitor concrete curing process place concrete forms pour concrete prevent damage to utility infrastructure react to events in time-critical environments recognise signs of corrosion remove concrete forms screed concrete transport construction supplies use measurement instruments use safety equipment in construction work ergonomically work in a construction team

Optional Skills and Competences

apply finish to concrete apply proofing membranes apply spray foam insulation calculate needs for construction supplies check mixer capability discharge cement drive mobile heavy construction equipment feed hoppers follow safety procedures when working at heights guide concrete hose inspect construction supplies install insulation blocks interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans keep heavy construction equipment in good condition keep records of work progress monitor stock level operate concrete mixer truck operate road roller order construction supplies plan surface slope process incoming construction supplies report defective manufacturing materials rig loads set up reinforcing steel set up temporary construction site infrastructure sort waste tie reinforcing steel use sander

Optional Knowledge

types of concrete forms types of concrete pumps

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a9068f84-cecd-4cbb-9acb-e20c714435ec

Status

released

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