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House Builder

OFO Code: 641101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
641101
Occupation
House Builder
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6411 · House Builders

Official description
House builders erect, maintain and repair houses and similar small buildings using either traditional or modern techniques and materials.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Civil Construction Worker

  • Arranging for specialised work such as bricklaying, painting, plumbing and electrical wiring to be done by subcontractors
  • Maintaining and repairing existing structures
  • Levelling floor to make it smooth and serviceable
  • Preparing ground for erecting building or other structures
  • Fixing rafters to roof and covering with roofing material
  • Coordinating and supervising the activities of subcontractors, labourers and other workers
  • Erecting structures to support roof, and building and covering walls with appropriate materials

2. Demand status

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8. Next steps — official links

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