Install in-floor and in-wall heating

Description

Install heating circuits, often sold as mats, into floors and walls. Strip the existing floor or wall covering if necessary. Roll out the mats and test them for continuity. Attach the mats to the surface if necessary and connect them to a power supply. Cover the circuits with mortar, drywall or other appropriate materials.

Alternative labels

fit in-wall heating
fitting heating circuits
fitting heating mats
fitting underfloor heating
fitting in-wall heating
in-floor and in-wall heating installation
fit underfloor heating
fit heating mats
fit heating circuits
installation of in-floor and in-wall heating
installing in-floor and in-wall heating

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Install in-floor and in-wall heating is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Install in-floor and in-wall heating 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.

House builder: House builders construct, maintain and repair houses or similar small buildings using a range of techniques and materials of several construction building workers.
Heating engineer: Heating engineers install and maintain gas, electric, oil, solid-fuel and multiple fuel heating and ventilation equipment as stand-alone heating and ventilation systems or build into machinery and transport equipment. They follow instructions and blueprints, perform maintance on systems, perform safety checks and repair the systems.
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineer: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineers install and maintain industrial heating, air conditioning and possibly refrigeration systems. They set up furnaces, thermostats, ducts, vents, and other equipment needed to ensure the controlled passage and treatment of air. They also carry out repairs.

 


 

References

  1. Install in-floor and in-wall heating – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022