Plastering Careers | Skillsroad

Overview

Plasterers apply and fix plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to buildings, and apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Painting Trades Worker

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

determining plasterboard layout and installing insulation and vapour barriers
measuring marking and cutting plasterboard lifting and positioning panels and securing them to walls ceilings and battens
preparing corner beads and securing them in position
fixing pre-cast cornices panel mouldings ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds and smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper
mixing and applying coats of plaster cement and render to structures using trowels and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
plumbing and straightening corners angles and wall and ceiling surfaces
creating decorative textures in finishing coats
applying and finishing acoustic insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster plastic cement and similar materials

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

Certificate in Solid Plastering or Wall and Ceiling Lining

Short Courses Available

Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

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Industry

Trades & Services

If you’re a hands on sort of person who likes getting stuck into tasks involving the use of tools and machinery to create new things, or you like to work on projects that bring technical concept drawings to life, then a career in the Manufacturing industry could be right up your alley.Careers in Manufacturing are available in a variety of industries such as: aerospace, furnishing, laboratory operations, metal fitting, engineering and boating, process manufacturing, mineral products, plastics, rubber, recreational vehicles and textiles, clothing and footwear. Structural Steel and Welding Trades workers, and Metal Fitters and Machinists are the trades most in demand in Manufacturing at present. There are thousands of Manufacturing businesses in Australia, employing almost one million people. New developments in sustainable Manufacturing aim to produce goods in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way while at the same time maintaining, if not improving productivity. This makes it a very interesting time to join this sector.This industry also covers professions such as Garden and Nursery Labourers, Jewellers, Florists, Beauty Therapists, Hairdressers and more! All these types of career paths offer Apprenticeships and Traineeships (together with school-based options), VET and university pathways.

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