Plasterers prepare walls and ceilings for decoration and finishing.
£14,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
43 to 45 a week
between 8am and 6pm
You can get into this job through:
You can do a college course that will teach you some of the skills needed for the job. Courses include:
You'll usually need:
You could get into this career by taking an advanced apprenticeship in plastering.
This can take up to 3 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
You'll usually need:
You can often get started by working as a plasterer's 'mate' or labourer. You may not need formal qualifications but some employers look for on-site experience.
you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
You can find out more about becoming a plasterer from Go Construct and House Building Careers.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You'll normally work in a team carrying out:
You could work on a construction site, at a client's home or in a commercial building.
Your working environment may be at height.
You may need to wear safety clothing and protective clothing.
With experience, you could progress to supervisory jobs or move into related areas like tiling, estimating and site management.
You could become self-employed and work as a sub-contractor.