Applies decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers
Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens
Preparing corner beads and securing them in position
Fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
Covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper
Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
Plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces
Creating decorative textures in finishing coats
Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials
Alternative Titles
• Determining plasterboard layout
• and installing insulation and vapour barriers
• Measuring
• marking and cutting plasterboard
• lifting and positioning panels
• and securing them to walls
• ceilings and battens
• Preparing corner beads and securing them in position
• Fixing pre-cast cornices
• panel mouldings
Assessment Documents
Trade qualification
Employment evidence
Portfolio (if required)
Passport
English test
Check TRA website for current requirements.
Solid Plasterer (ANZSCO 333212) | Australian Occupation Guide