Plasterer

WHAT HE DOES:

Plasterers are the building craftsmen who apply plaster to interior walls and ceilings to form fire resistant and relatively soundproof surfaces which may then be decorated. They also apply stucco to exterior walls (exterior insulation finish system) and cast ornamental designs in plaster.

In interior work, plaster is applied to gypsum lath or wire lath, (backing to which plaster adheres), or directly to masonry. In exterior work, the Plasterer applies foam, a cementious base coat, net, and a finish coat to the exterior of the building. For both interior and exterior work, the Plasterer uses a hawk (a square plate of wood or metal) and a trowel to apply the materials.

In recent years, Plasterers have increased the use of machines that spray plaster on walls, ceilings and structural sections of buildings.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Age – minimum 17 years
Physically able to perform the work of the trade
Pre-employment physical examination of each applicant
High school graduate or equivalent
Pass a standardized test prescribed by the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE:

High school transcript
Diploma or equivalency certificate
Birth certificate
Participate in a personal interview

TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING:

Length of Indentureship – 6000 hours
Minimum hours of related classroom instruction – 150 hours each year
Indentured to the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee

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