plasterer

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.

Alternative Labels

fibrous plasterer

heritage plasterer

plaster labourer

plaster worker

solid plasterer

stucco mason

wall finisher

wall plasterer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply adhesive wall coating apply proofing membranes cut wall chases follow health and safety procedures in construction follow safety procedures when working at heights inspect construction supplies install insulation material mix construction grouts place drywall plaster surfaces prepare surface for plastering transport construction supplies use measurement instruments work ergonomically work safely with chemicals

Essential Knowledge

types of plastering materials

Optional Skills and Competences

answer requests for quotation apply restoration techniques build scaffolding calculate needs for construction supplies craft ornamental plastering estimate restoration costs install construction profiles interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans keep personal administration keep records of work progress maintain moulds maintain work area cleanliness monitor stock level order construction supplies place gypsum blocks process incoming construction supplies protect surfaces during construction work select restoration activities set up temporary construction site infrastructure tape drywall use safety equipment in construction use sander work in a construction team

Optional Knowledge

art history

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f4a22809-c00c-4dd0-8b09-c7251f8dcd1c

Status

released

Occupations

plasterer

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI