fireplace installer

Code 7115.3

Fireplace installers install wood, gas and electric fireplaces in homes, according to the instructions from the manufacturer and in compliance with health and safety requirements. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the equipment and materials for the installation and install fireplaces safely. Fireplace installers perform maintenance and repairs on systems when needed. They are the primary contact point for their customers, provide information on how to operate the product and liaise with the manufacturer in case of issues.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • carpentry
  • construction equipment related to building materials
  • sustainable installation materials
  • construction product regulation

Skills and competences

  • apply technical communication skills
  • load cargo
  • unload equipment
  • unload cargo
  • inspect construction supplies
  • install construction profiles
  • install firestops
  • read standard blueprints
  • operate welding equipment
  • perform maintenance on installed equipment
  • resolve equipment malfunctions
  • follow health and safety procedures in construction
  • use safety equipment in construction

Transversal competences

  • use measurement instruments

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences