Occupation Description

Applies and fixes suspended ceilings and plasterboard partitions, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to buildings.

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include: -

• determines plasterboard layout, and installs insulation and vapour barriers
• measures and marks reference points on plasterboard
• cuts plasterboard, lifts and positions panels and secures them to walls and ceilings, or to battens
• prepares corner beads and secures them in position
• fixes pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
• covers joins and nail holes with wet plaster or sealing compounds, and smooths them using wet brushes and sand paper
• may spray fibrous materials over surfaces to be covered

Specialisations: -
Dry Wall Plasterer