Apply finish to concrete

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

  1. Apply finish to concrete – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022