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.
£27,456
Median Salary
New workers start around £19,251. Normal pay is £27,456 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £37,666.
Daily Tasks
- Checks surface level using line, spirit level and straight edge.
- Covers and seals joints between boards and finishes surface.
- Measures, cuts, installs and secures plaster board and/or ornamental plasterwork to walls and ceilings.
- Pours liquid plaster into mould to cast ornamental plaster work.
- Applies and smoothes one or more coats of plaster and produces a finished surface, using hand tools or mechanical spray.
- Mixes, or directs the mixing of, plaster to desired consistency.
Skills employers are asking for
- Mathematics
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Science
- Writing
Related Courses
Plasterer Apprenticeship
If you’re looking to make a smooth start to your career in construction, this Plastering apprenticeship is for you.
Length: 24 months to Gateway
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Employer Based