1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 44 Construction Tradespersons >> 441 Structural Construction Tradespersons >> 4412 Fibrous Plasterers >> 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer

4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer
	Fibrous Plaster Fixer
	Plasterboard Fixer
	Fibrous Plaster Setter

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