Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Terrazzo workers and finishers apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.
Terrazzos workers and finishers perform several job responsibilities, which include measuring designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo, polishing surfaces, cutting metal division strips and pressing them into terrazzo base, washing polished terrazzo surface, aligning masonry materials, loading materials into construction equipment, blending marble chip mixtures, repairing concrete by cutting out damaged areas, and more.
To qualify as a terrazzo worker and finishers, one usually requires a high school diploma. Others enter the field with no degree. Most terrazzos learn work through internships and on-the -job training.
Terrazzo workers or craftsmen find work in hotels, schools and offices and public buildings. A terrazzo workers and finisher's salary is commensurate to years of experience, skillsets, job role and geographic location where they are employed.
Terrazzos’ work is a physically demanding environment and the work is done on the ground or floor, so terrazzo workers must be physically fit and flexible in bending. In addition, they should have an eye for detail and excellent eye-hand coordination. To be successful as a terrazzo worker, aspirants usually require coordination and quality control analysis skills. Terrazzos also has vast knowledge in building and construction, designing and mathematics.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- NSQF Level 4 Mason Special Finishing
- NSQF Level 3 Mason Special Finishing
Tasks
- Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
- Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
- Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
- Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, or straightedges.
- Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, or floats.
- Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
- Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
- Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation.
- Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
- Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
Progression Routes
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