Parquet flooring installer; Parquet installer; Wooden flooring installer.

Parquet flooring installer is an occupation specialised in tasks related to the preparation, setting out and on-site placement of natural or synthetic wood parquet and flooring. The increased use of flooring with wooden finishes in new construction works and renovation projects in existing buildings, aside from creating an entire industry specialised in the pre-fabrication of different elements, pieces and systems with different types of wood as well as synthetic materials, has resulted in the specialisation of workers who lay this type of flooring and thus, the appearance of the occupation of parquet flooring installer.

• Carry out a previous study, on the plans, of the graphic documentation or, on site, of the place where the flooring must be laid.
• Prepare the work area and organise the environment, determining and adapting the necessary materials, tools, machines, auxiliary resources as well as the group and individual protective equipment.
• Prepare the support where the flooring will be laid down, carrying out drainage, cleaning, levelling, drying, etc.
• Set out the flooring that is to be laid out, take the measurements and locate the dimensions, lay out the lines, carry out levelling, modulation and distribution.
• Cut and machine the pieces of the flooring, adjusting them to the layout.
• Place the perimeter joint, insulation material and strips.
• Veneer the wood, join together and nail or glue down the laths.
• Place the skirting boards.
• Rectify any misalignments
• Sand down the flooring with the sander.
• Choose the accessory elements, complements and finishes.
• Carry out maintenance tasks, repair existing flooring and apply treatments to protect the wood.
  

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)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Civil Engineering Works and Building - Intermediate Level: Indoor, decoration and renovation works
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Wood and Furniture - Intermediate Level: Installation and furnishing
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fusta, moble i suro: Instal·lació d'elements de fusteria (Nivell 2)
• Minimum compulsory education

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Initiative: Level 1

Team work and cooperation: 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

  Usually, this professional works a 40-hour week.

• Salary

  From 17.696 to 23678 euros per annum. Median: 20.469 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 infrastructure necessary for producing quotes and invoices, as well as a small 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, as well as whether or not a small warehouse, work premises or an office is wanted. You can start with an investment of some 4000-6000 euros.