Waterproofing installer; waterproofer.

Many forms of construction make the installation of a system that impedes the permeation of water to the interior of the building. Flat covers are currently the onstructive elements most used in the application of waterproofing systems. Technicians who install waterproofing systems are professionals who specialise in the execution of installation works or the application of different techniques in construction works, waterproofing systems or products, with the aim of constituting constructive elements resistant to water permeation.

• Study the area or element that must be waterproofed.
• Carry out measurements of the necessary materials and products on the plans or on-site.
• Prepare the working area, organises the environment and determine and prepare materials, tools, utensils, machines and auxiliary resources.
• Prepare, check, use and conserve the necessary individual and collective protection equipment or tools in order to guarantee work is executed safely.
• Receives, download and stores materials and products that are to be used.
• Standardise support surfaces and delete irregularities and foreign elements.
• Prepare the supports, installing skirting boards, channels, supports, singular elements, etc.
• Apply primers.
• Install waterproofings with asphalt sheets.
• Complete waterproofings with butyl sheets.
• Install waterproofings with PVC sheets or membranes.
• Undertake continued waterproofing using waterproofing products.
• Carry out seal tests.
• Carry out various repairs in the waterproofing of different elements with asphalt, butyl and PVC sheeting, with waterproofing products.
• Execute waterproofing protection.
• Install anti-steam barriers.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Edificació i Obra Civil: Operacions bàsiques de revestiments lleugers i tècnics en construcció (Nivell 1)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Edificació i Obra Civil: Impermeabilització mitjançant membranes formades amb làmines (Nivell 2)
• Minimum compulsory education
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Civil Engineering Works and Building - Intermediate Level: Construction

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Initiative: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

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• Work hours

  This professional tends to work a 40-hour week.

• Salary

  From 23.372 to 34.533 euros per annum. Median: 28.412 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Specialist staff

• Human resources and equipment

  Tools, auxiliary means, work teams and van. As a general rule, it is also advisable to have the necessary infrastructure to produce quotes and invoices, as well as a warehouse.

• Initial investments

  The initial investment can vary greatly depending on the type and nature (purchase or hire) of working equipment, tools, auxiliary means, vehicles, etc. that are used, in addition to whether a warehouse, premises or an office is wanted. An initial investment of around 3,000 - 6,000 euros is about normal.