Built EnvironmentBuilding and related trades workers, excluding electriciansISCO 7111
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.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (21)
roofing techniquesroofing techniquesTechniques used to form the upper covering of a building according to specific materials such as ceramic tiles, wood shingles, slate, metal, concrete of plant stalks.building materials industrybuilding materials industrySupplier, brands and types of products and goods available on the market of building materials.perform roof maintenanceperform roof maintenanceRecommend and perform maintenance and repair work such as fixing broken shingles, replacing flashing, clearing debris and securing the gutters.create floor plan templatecreate floor plan templateLay out the floor plan of the area to be covered on a suitable medium, such as strong paper. Follow any shapes, nooks and crannies of the floor.prepare site for constructionprepare site for constructionPrepare ground or site for construction of wooden and brick terraces, fences and ground surfaces. This includes measure and plan out the site, lay stone and tiles.install wood elements in structuresinstall wood elements in structuresInstall elements made of wood and wood-based composite materials, such as doors, stairs, plinths, and ceiling frames. Assemble and affix the elements, taking care to prevent gaps.check compatibility of materialscheck compatibility of materialsMake sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.work in a construction teamwork in a construction teamWork as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible ma...create smooth wood surfacecreate smooth wood surfaceShave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.seal flooringseal flooringUse a suitable sealer to seal a floor, preventing damage from fluids and other spills.read standard blueprintsread standard blueprintsRead and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.inspect concrete structuresinspect concrete structuresVisually inspect a concrete structure to see if it is structurally sound. Check for different types of cracks, such as those due to reinforcement corrosion, impact damage or high water content.prepare surface for hardwood floor layingprepare surface for hardwood floor layingMake sure the base is properly prepared. Flatten out any uneven surface by applying thin strips of wood called firrings, sanding and refixing any loose or creaky boards.maintain construction structuresmaintain construction structuresRepair and maintain existing construction structures in order to keep these structures in a safe and sanitary condition, and compliant to safety standards and regulations.follow health and safety procedures in constructionfollow health and safety procedures in constructionApply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.install construction profilesinstall construction profilesInstall 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.use safety equipment in constructionuse safety equipment in constructionUse elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident do...prepare building siteprepare building siteDraw up building plans and prepare building sites for erecting buildings or other structures.plan construction of housesplan construction of housesDraw up blueprints for the construction of houses and other types of buildings. Calculate and estimate the required materials and coordinate and supervise activities of workers executing the several c...inspect roofsinspect roofsInspect the condition of an existing roof. Check the state of the weight-bearing structure, roof covering, insulation, and accessibility. Take into account the intended purpose of the roof, including ...follow safety procedures when working at heightsfollow safety procedures when working at heightsTake necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures...
Optional (22)
energy performance of buildingsenergy performance of buildingsFactors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.construction product regulationconstruction product regulationRegulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.energy efficiencyenergy efficiencyField of information concerning the reduction of the use of energy. It encompasses calculating the consumption of energy, providing certificates and support measures, saving energy by reducing the dem...prepare roofing materialsprepare roofing materialsSelect the appropriate pieces and, if necessary, prepare them for fixing by cutting, sawing, trimming the edges.apply roll roofingapply roll roofingRoll out mats of roofing material, often bituminous asphalt, to cover flat or low-pitched roofs. Apply the felt layer first if required. Make sure there are no gaps so the roof is weatherproof. Firmly...install guttersinstall guttersTake measurements, cut the desired length of gutter, assemble gutter pieces to form the corners using adhesive substances and screws, drill a hole for the connection with the vertical gutter, establis...lay non-interlocking roof tileslay non-interlocking roof tilesLay roof tiles that don't interlock, such as traditional slate tiles or asphalt shingles. Take care to provide the right overlap between the tiles, taking into account local weather conditions and roo...cut stair carriagescut stair carriagesMake cuts in a plank of solid wood to carry stair treads and risers. Take measurements and calculations into account to make markings on the carriage with a steel square. Cut the carriage using a powe...calculate needs for construction suppliescalculate needs for construction suppliesTake measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.install metal roofinginstall metal roofingInstall the underlayments over the main roof decking and other covering materials such as ice and water shields, form and screw down the starter flashing along the eaves and wrap them around the corne...install laminate floorinstall laminate floorLay laminate floor planks, usually with tongue-and-groove edges, on a prepared underlayment. Paste the planks in place if called for.prepare surface for paintingprepare surface for paintingMake sure the surface to be painted is free of scratches and dents. Assess the porosity of the wall and the need for coating. Remove any grease, dirt, moisture and traces of previous coverings.install in-floor and in-wall heatinginstall in-floor and in-wall heatingInstall 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 surf...cut resilient flooring materialscut resilient flooring materialsCut materials used for resilient floor covering such as vinyl, linoleum or cork with a sharp knife according to the cutting plan. Make straight cuts and avoid causing damage to the materials or surrou...order construction suppliesorder construction suppliesOrder required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.lay interlocking roof tileslay interlocking roof tilesLay interlocking roof tiles of various shapes and materials. Fix the tiles to the battens judiciously, and take special care of the verges, ridges and hips.process incoming construction suppliesprocess incoming construction suppliesReceive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.install structural glazinginstall structural glazingAssemble the support structures, fix them on the building facade, insert the chassis if necessary, and fit the glass panes into the structures. In case of large construction projects, fix pre-assemble...construct wood roofsconstruct wood roofsBuild the structural elements of wood flat or pitched roofs. Lay rafters to provide strength and battens at regular intervals to account for lateral forces and attach any covering. Back the weight-bea...set up temporary construction site infrastructureset up temporary construction site infrastructureSet up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity lines and water sup...lay resilient flooring tileslay resilient flooring tilesLay resilient flooring tiles on a prepared surface. Align the tiles along straight lines. Remove any protective backing and paste the tiles onto the surface.coordinate construction activitiescoordinate construction activitiesCoordinate the activities of several construction workers or crews to make sure they do not interfere with each other and to ensure that the works are done in a timely manner. Keep up to date on the p...
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