Fibrous Plasterer (ANZSCO 333211)

Applies and fixes plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic ceiling panels, and composite wall linings to buildings. Registration or licensing may be required.

Also called

Drywall Plasterer, Wall and Ceiling Fixer

Specialisations

Ceiling Fixer

ANZSCO code

333211

Skill level

3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training

Skilled lists

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

Visas that list it

189190491482186494

Assessing authority

TRA

National shortage

Shortage

• determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers
• measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning plasterboard, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens
• preparing corner beads and securing them in position
• fixing plaster and paper cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
• covering joints and screw fixings with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothing them using wet brushes and sandpaper
• 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

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