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Plasterer (Kisi)
Occupation Code: 7123
Alternative title: Stucco Plasterer
Job description and duties
Plasterers are primarily responsible for covering exterior and interior walls with plaster to form a solid, smooth layer that can then be decorated by Painters or Tile Layers. A Plasterer is typically expected to:
• Advise customers on suitable products for their projects and prepare quotes by costing and estimating material required according to the type of plastering needed
• Purchase material
• Set up scaffolding
• Clean and prepare surfaces for plastering
• Plaster surfaces
• Sand down plastered surfaces ready for
painting and finishing
• Ensure area is clean and tidy when plastering
is complete
• Supervise employees (where applicable)
Work environment
Plasterers are typically employed by building contractors, construction companies, turnkey
contractors, designers and other businesses that deal with the construction of homes and other buildings in the private sector. Locally, Plasterers are also in demand in the film industry; however such work is typically on a short-term basis. Additionally, Plasterers may choose to work on a self-employed basis.
Plasterers may be required to work at different locations, working both indoors and outdoors and includes working at heights and on scaffolding.
Plasterers typically work full-time. Working overtime and during weekends may be required in order to meet tight deadlines.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Although there are no set entry requirements to work as a Plasterer, previous experience in construction may be useful. Although workers typically learn the trade while on-the-job, formal training programmes include:
• Diploma in Trowel Trades (Plastering and Tile Laying or Painting and Decorating) (MCAST) (MQF Level 3)
Number of employees (2017)
298
Share of foreigners (2017)
39%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+12%
Median Pay (per annum)
€10,400
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