1.7 trades, employment and careers Flashcards
1
Q
what does a bricklayer do
A
- lays rows of bricks or blocks
- mixes mortar
- shapes bricks and blocks
2
Q
what does a stonemason do
A
- dresses blocks of stone
- carves stonework
- repairs existing traditional stone
3
Q
what does a plasterer do
A
- prepares surface
- applies wet finish to walls and ceilings
- replaces traditional ornamental plasterwork
4
Q
what does a joiner do
A
- measures and marks out wood
- cuts wood
- joins wood to create staircases, windows, doors, roof trusses
5
Q
what does a carpenter do
A
- installs floor joists, floorboard, roof trusses, wall partitions
- fits interior woodwork
- replaces traditional ornamental mouldings
6
Q
what does an electrician do
A
- installs, inspects, tests electrical services
- follows relevant safety regulations
- fits electrical wiring, sockets, and switches
7
Q
what does a plumber do
A
- follows relevant safety regulations
- installs hot/cold water, sanitation, boilers and central heating systems
- finds and fixes faults
8
Q
what does a painter and decorator do
A
- prepares and applies paint/wallpaper/ finishes to interior surfaces
- strips off old wallpaper or paint
- fills holes and cracks and ensures surfaces are level
9
Q
what does a floor layer do
(someone who lays floors)
A
- prepares and applies leveling compounds
- lays carpets and laminates and applies vinyl floor finishes to internal floors
10
Q
what does a tiler do
A
- prepares surfaces by levelling off with plaster, sand or cement
- cuts tiles to required size
- fixes and grouts tiles in place
