Plasterer, Kaiwhakapiri uhi
Also known as
- Exterior plasterer, interior plasterer, solid plasterer
Plasterers prepare and apply plaster, cement, stucco or similar coatings to interior or exterior walls and surfaces.
Duration
1:09 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $38
Most common
$49
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Plasterers
- usually work regular hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work on buildings and may travel locally
- may work in noisy and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- apply plaster to walls and surfaces
- prepare surfaces before plastering work
- mix plaster and other building materials
- create smooth or textured surface finishes
- protect nearby surfaces from plaster damage
- mark areas for plastering work
- assemble scaffolding and temporary work platforms
- estimate materials needed for plastering jobs
- order plastering materials and equipment
- clean tools and work areas
Practical
Creative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a plasterer.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Trowel Trades (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Interior Linings Installation (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Painting and Plastering) (Level 3) or similar
- experience in similar work
- an Elevated Work Platform Licence
- a driver licence
- to pass a drug test
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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