Plasterers

Plasterers apply plaster and cement mixtures to walls and ceilings, fix fibrous sheets and cast and fix ornamental plasterwork to the interior or exterior of buildings.

Tasks

• Mixes, or directs the mixing of, plaster to desired consistency
• Applies and smoothes one or more coats of plaster and produces a finished surface, using hand tools or mechanical spray
• Pours liquid plaster into mould to cast ornamental plaster work
• Measures, cuts, installs and secures plaster board and/or ornamental plasterwork to walls and ceilings
• Covers and seals joints between boards and finishes surface
• Checks surface level using line, spirit level and straight edge.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ in General Construction at Level 3.