Description
Finish concrete using a variety of techniques like polishing and acid staining.
Alternative labels
concrete staining
applying finish to concrete
finishing concrete
finish concrete
concrete finishing
stain concrete
application of finish to concrete
polishing concrete
polish concrete
staining concrete
concrete polishing
polishing of concrete
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Apply finish to concrete is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Building construction worker: Building construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised construction workers.
Optional skill
Apply finish to concrete is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Bricklayer: Bricklayers assemble brick walls and structures by skilfully laying the bricks in an established pattern, using a binding agent like cement to bond the bricks together. They then fill the joints with mortar or other suitable materials.
Concrete finisher supervisor: Concrete finisher supervisors monitor the concrete finishing process. They assign tasks to finishers and take quick decisions to resolve problems. They may also pass on their skills to apprentices.
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.
References
- Apply finish to concrete – ESCO