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Applies decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement or similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- mixes plaster and cement
- applies coats of plaster to structures using trowels, and levels and smooths coats to uniform thickness
- plumbs and straightens corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces
- applies finishing coats of plaster and smooths surfaces
- creates decorative textures in finishing coats
- applies and finishes acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials
- may spray or apply protective glazes, water-proofing coats or vermiculite to structures or covered surfaces
- may fix pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
- may lay floors of granolithic, terrazzo, cement or similar composition or finish concrete floors
- may erect scaffolds and trestles