711301 - Carver builder of monuments

Carves simple compositions on stone blocks intended for monuments and memorials, decorative stands, or building facades. Measures stone slabs at monument or memorial construction sites, using a model or stencil with drawing instruments.

Main activities

* carve stone for monuments using manual or electric carving and engraving tools;
* grind, polishe the stone surface in preparation for carving, assess the damage and cracks in the monument;
* write various symbols, carve ornaments on stone, monuments, memorial plaques, or tombstones;
* use raised or recessed carving script;
* restore monuments using various cleaning tools.

Characteristic competences

* carve monuments, memorial plaques, or tombstones using manual or electric tools;
* apply various symbol writing methods, transfer sketches onto monuments;
* apply processing methods according to stone properties;
* polish, grind monumental stone.