5321- PLASTERERS

Job Title: 

PLASTERERS

Alternate Titles: 

Fibrous plasterer,Plasterer,Plastering contractor

Job 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.

Education: 

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.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 4
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 9.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK