Hardwood Floor Layer Building & Related Trades Workers

Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the …

Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.

Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.

Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order …

Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Lay out the floor plan of the area to be covered on a suitable medium, such as strong paper. Follow any shapes, nooks and crannies of the floor.

Fill holes left by nails in wood planks with wood putty. Remove excess material with a plastic trowel or putty knife.

Install elements made of wood and wood-based composite materials, such as doors, stairs, plinths, and ceiling frames. Assemble and affix the elements, taking care to prevent gaps. Inspect the work …

Apply one or several layers of lacquer to a wood surface to coat it. Use a roller and a brush for larger surfaces. Load the roller or brush with lacquer …

Lay an underlayment or pad on the surface before placing the top surface covering in order to protect the carpet from damage and wear. Tape or staple the underlayment to …

Verify that the overall conditions of the room where the process will take place, such as temperature or air humidity, meet the requirements, and adjust if necessary.

Use air fired pins to pin parquet to the underfloor while the adhesive cures. Fill the resulting holes with putty.

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.

Treat wood surfaces with an appropriate wax, such as solid paste wax or liquid wax. Apply the wax to a wood surface and rub it in. Buff the surface to …

Set of principles based on which something is appealing and beautiful.

The amount of water contained in wood materials. The effect of wood moisture on the size and physical characteristics of the wood. Suitable moisture contents for different uses.

Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.

Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.

Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.

Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.

Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.

Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

Monitor and operate a computer numerical controlled (CNC) laser cutting machine according to regulations.

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if …

Use different types of drywall sanders, automatic or manual, handheld or on an extension, to sand surfaces to a smooth finish or to rough them up for better adhesion.

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible …

Acclimatise wooden materials to make sure they will not change size after installation, which may cause damage or produce an otherwise inadequate result. Leave the material in climatic circumstances very …

Ensure that customers understand how to take proper care of their parquet floor. Advise them to protect the floor from scratches by padding chairs and other furniture with felt pads. …

Lay marquetry, decorative parquet surface including curved elements usually cut with laser equipment.

Nail floor boards using traditional flat bard nails.

Perform screwing and plugging on parquet boards by countersinking a hole no deeper than half the thickness of the board, screwing it into the subfloor and filling the resulting hole …

Use a suitable sealer to seal a floor, preventing damage from fluids and other spills.