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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S7.0 - constructing
S7.1 - building and repairing structures
S7.2 - installing interior or exterior infrastructure
S7.3 - finishing interior or exterior of structures
S7.3.0 - finishing interior or exterior of structures
S7.3.1 - applying material to fill gaps in surfaces
S7.3.2 - appyling textured or masonry coatings
S7.3.3 - applying protective or decorative solutions or coatings
S7.3.4 - installing floor and wall coverings
- apply floor adhesive
- finish carpet edges
- fit carpet seams
- fit ceiling tiles
- install carpet gripper adhesive
- install floor coverings
- install laminate floor
- install wall coverings
- lay marquetry
- lay resilient flooring tiles
- lay tiles
- lay underlayment
- pin parquet
- place carpet
- plan tiling
- prepare facade cladding
- prepare floor for terrazzo
- prepare floor for underlayment
- prepare surface for plastering
- produce different surface finishes
- secure parquet boards
- types of tile
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

This concept is obsolete

prepare surface for hardwood floor laying

skills

constructing

finishing interior or exterior of structures

installing floor and wall coverings

prepare surface for hardwood floor laying

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Description

Make sure the base is properly prepared. Flatten out any uneven surface by applying thin strips of wood called firrings, sanding and refixing any loose or creaky boards.

Alternative Labels

hardwood floor laying preparatory work

preparation for hardwood floor laying

preparation of surface for hardwood floor laying

preparatory work for hardwood floor laying

preparing surface for hardwood floor laying

surface preparation for hardwood floor laying

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skill

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sector specific skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)