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Career Guidance Skills constructing S7.1 - building and repairing structures S7.1.2 - installing metal structural components Install construction profiles
Description
Install a variety of metal or plastic profiles used to attach materials to each other or to structural elements. Cut them to size if called for.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 9 occupations
- Optional in 14 occupations
- Total: 23 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- BricklayerBricklayers 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 f…
- CarpenterCarpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as plastic and metal in their creations. Car…
- Bathroom fitterBathroom fitters install bathroom elements. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and install the new bathroom equipment, incl…
- Ceiling installerCeiling installers install ceilings in buildings. They apply different techniques as the situation requires - for example when fire resistance is especially important, or when spac…
- House builderHouse builders construct, maintain and repair houses or similar small buildings using a range of techniques and materials of several construction building workers. Duties The dutie…
- Plate glass installerPlate glass installers fit panes of glass into windows and other structural elements like glass doors, walls, facades and other structures. Other titles The following job titles al…
- Insulation workerInsulation workers install a variety of insulation materials to shield a structure or materials from heat, cold, and noise from the environment. Duties Insulation workers typically…
- Kitchen unit installerKitchen unit installers install kitchen elements in homes. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and install the new kitchen e…
- Building construction workerBuilding construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised…
Optional for
- Insulation supervisorAn insulation supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing insulation projects and ensuring the proper installation and maintenance of insulation materials in buildings …
- Sprinkler fitterSprinkler fitters are responsible for the installation of fire protection systems that sprinkle water. They connect pipes, tubing and the necessary accessories. Sprinkler system in…
- Bricklaying supervisorA bricklaying supervisor is a professional who oversees and manages bricklaying projects, ensuring the efficient and accurate construction of brick and masonry structures. They pla…
- Resilient floor layerResilient floor layers place prefabricated tiles or rolls of flooring materials such as linoleum, vinyl, rubber or cork to serve as floor covering. Other titles The following …
- Door installerDoor installers set doors in place. They remove the old door if present, prepare the frame opening, and set the new door in place square, straight, plumb, and watertight…
- Construction painterConstruction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or pro…
- Building electricianBuilding electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in buildings. They make sure installed electrical equipment is isolated and presen…
- Window installerWindow installers place windows into structures and service them. They take out old windows if present, prepare the opening, mount the window, and attach it in place plumb, straigh…
- Construction painting supervisorA construction painting supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing painting projects within the construction industry. They play a crucial role in ensurin…
- Carpenter supervisorA carpenter supervisor is a skilled professional who oversees and manages carpentry projects, ensuring the successful completion of construction or renovation projects involving wo…
- Electrical supervisorAn electrical supervisor is a key role in overseeing and managing electrical projects, ensuring the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. …
- Plastering supervisorPlastering supervisors monitor plastering activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to plastering…
- Glass installation supervisorGlass installation supervisors monitor the process of installing plate glass. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Duties Here are some of the duties of …
- PlastererPlasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish. They mix dry plaster powder with water, then smear the resulting paste onto…
Related skills
- Construction industry
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Work in a construction team
- Process incoming construction supplies
- Inspect construction supplies
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Work ergonomically
- Order construction supplies
- Keep records of work progress
- Calculate needs for construction supplies
- Use measurement instruments
- Keep personal administration
- Monitor stock level
Last updated on February 18, 2026
