Plasterers

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Average salary

Average annual salary UK | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

hours

Average weekly hours

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5.01%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Plasterers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5321

Plasterers apply dry linings, plaster and cement mixtures to walls and ceilings, fix fibrous sheets and cast and fix ornamental plasterwork to the interior or exterior of buildings.

Common tasks include:

selects appropriate plasterboard or dry lining panels, cuts them to required size and fixes them to ceilings and walls
mixes, or directs the mixing of, plaster to desired consistency
applies and smooths one or more coats of plaster and produces a finished surface, using hand tools or mechanical spray
pours liquid plaster into mould to cast ornamental plaster work
measures, cuts, installs and secures plaster board and/or ornamental plasterwork to walls and ceilings
covers and seals joints between boards and finishes surface
checks surface level using line, spirit level and straight edge

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ Level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Plasterers

Regional employment: Plasterers

Future employment: Plasterers

Top 12 industries: Plasterers

Alternative & related job titles: Plasterers

Dry liner Fibrous plasterer Plasterer Plastering contractor

Equality focus: Plasterers

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