Plasterer in Peterborough

What does a plasterer do?

As a plasterer you will be responsible for helping to ensure a smooth and clean finish to buildings. This can involve mixing the plaster and applying to walls or ceilings, or dry lining.

• Working quickly to mix and apply different kinds of plaster to internal walls and ceilings
• Carrying out solid plastering and applying wet finishes
• Dry lining, i.e. fixing internal plasterboard or wallboard partitions
• Putting protective coverings on external walls such as pebbledash, sand or cement render
• Calculating how much plaster/render you need for the job in hand
• Carrying out small repairs, renovating homes, or working as part of a team on big commercial projects
• Using fibrous plastering and moulds and casts to create ornamental plasterwork
• Working at a client’s home or business, on a construction site or in a workshop.

How to become a plasterer

There are several routes to becoming a plasterer. You can gain the qualifications you need by doing a college course, an apprenticeship or on the job training. You should explore these routes to find out which is the right one for you. Although some of these options will list qualification requirements many employers are more interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and able to follow instructions.

You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site.

College / training provider

Your local college or training provider may offer plastering courses. You could study for a Level 1 Award in Construction Skills – Plastering, Level 2 Diploma in Plastering or Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plastering.

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Traineeship

If you are aged between 16 and 24 you may be eligible for a traineeship. This is a short course (2 weeks – 6 months) which helps you to gain work experience in your chosen role.

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Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship with a construction firm is a good way into the industry. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. An intermediate plastering apprenticeship takes around two years to complete. If your employer can provide you with the right experiences you can progress onto a Level 3 qualification.

• Guide to apprenticeships

Work

An experienced plasterer may offer you work as a labourer to start your career path. Your employer may then provide training so you can become a plasterer. If they are a member of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) your employer may be able to claim a grant towards your employment. The government also offers grants for employers who take apprentices.

Work experience

Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works in construction. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.

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Skills

• Be thorough and pay attention to detail
• Knowledge of building and construction
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Able to work well with others
• Able to work well with your hands
• Able to work well under pressure
• Business management skills
• Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device.

Qualifications

• Work towards a Level 2 NVQ in Plastering (Construction)
• Work towards a Level 6 SVQ in Construction Building (Plastering)
• Complete a Level 6 Modern Apprenticeship in Construction (Plastering)
• Complete a Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Plastering

How much could you earn as a plasterer?

The expected salary for a plasterer varies as you become more experienced.

• Newly trained plasterers can start at £30,000
• Trained with experience plasterers can earn up to £54,000*

Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed an industry recognised training route.

• Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources

Seniority level

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Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Construction

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