Plasterers

Description

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.

Educational 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.