plasterer

Plasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish.

DESCRIPTION

Plasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish. They mix dry plaster powder with water, then smear the resulting paste onto a wall. The plaster is then smoothed before it hardens and forms a solid coating on the wall.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

cut wall chases

place drywall

inspect construction supplies

OPTIONALOptional competences

interpret 2D plans

build scaffolding

order construction supplies

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DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)