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.
Also called: flooring operative, concrete floor finisher and layer, layer and finisher, concrete finisher and layer, floor finisher, concrete flooring operative, concrete floor finisher, powerfloat finisher
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- essential skills
- 31
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
18- clean wood surface
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- inspect concrete structures
- inspect supplied concrete
- mix concrete
- monitor concrete curing process
- place concrete forms
- pour concrete
- prevent damage to utility infrastructure
- react to events in time-critical environments
- recognise signs of corrosion
- remove concrete forms
- screed concrete
- transport construction supplies
- use measurement instruments
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
- work in a construction team
Optional skills
31- apply finish to concrete
- apply proofing membranes
- apply spray foam insulation
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- check mixer capability
- discharge cement
- drive mobile heavy construction equipment
- feed hoppers
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- guide concrete hose
- inspect construction supplies
- install insulation blocks
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- keep records of work progress
- monitor stock level
- operate concrete mixer truck
- operate road roller
- order construction supplies
- plan surface slope
- process incoming construction supplies
- report defective manufacturing materials
- rig loads
- set up reinforcing steel
- set up temporary construction site infrastructure
- sort waste
- tie reinforcing steel
- types of concrete forms
- types of concrete pumps
- use sander
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