plasterer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

• Commercial.
• Residential.
• Various locations.

Tasks:

• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim.
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Manual dexterity.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.