Description
Polish by hand the stone parts which cannot be polished by a machine, rubbing it with abrasive blocks.
Alternative labels
hand polishing of stone
smooth stone
polishing stone by hand
hand polish stone
smoothing stone
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Polish stone by hand is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Stonemason: Stonemasons manually carve and assemble stone for construction purposes. While CNC operated carving equipment is the industry standard, artisanal carving for ornamental stone is still done manually.
Optional skill
Polish stone by hand 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.
Stone planer: Stone planers operate and maintain planing machines that are used for stone blocks and slabs finishing. They manipulate the stone and ensure that the required parameters are according to specifications.
Stone polisher: Stone polishers operate grinding and polishing tools and equipment in order to smooth stones.
References
- Polish stone by hand – ESCO
