Apprentice Stonemason
いしくみならい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Apprentice position to acquire basic skills in selecting, cutting, processing, and installing stone materials. Involved in construction of building exteriors, gravestones, and monuments, aiming to become a skilled stonemason.
Description
Apprentice stonemasons handle stone materials used in building exteriors, landscapes, gravestones, monuments, etc., and use chisels, hammers, cutting machines, polishing machines, etc., to process, finish, and install them. Work is mainly outdoor or on-site team work, and under the guidance of senior craftsmen, they acquire skills such as dimension measurement, marking, joint filling, and finish polishing through on-site practice. They also learn basics of safety and hygiene, material transport, and machine operation.
Future Outlook
Demand for landscaping and gravestone construction in the construction industry is stable, and the shortage of successors due to aging craftsmen is serious. Acquisition of specialized skills, adaptation to mechanization, and high-value-added stonework production skills will determine market value.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Stonemason → Stone processing technician → Plasterer technician → Site Supervisor → Landscape Construction Management Technician
Required Skills
Blueprint reading / Stone cutting machine operation / Stone processing with hand tools / Surveying and marking
Recommended Skills
CAD (2D) / Concrete construction knowledge / Knowledge of types and properties of stone materials / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because finish of details and dimensional accuracy directly affect quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Due to the variety of stone properties and construction methods, continuous learning is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy stone materials involves a lot of physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Apprentice Stonemason
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