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For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, including Jobsplus, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
Individuals who do not have any formal qualifications may apply for the Construction Industry Skill Card (CISC) issued by the Building Industry Consultative Council (BICC) after gaining experience in this trade.
Knowledge and skills
Plasterers are expected to have:
• Practical and technical skills related to plastering
• Knowledge of standard concepts, processes and procedures in the construction finishing process
• The ability to plan and execute accurate measurement
• Knowledge of plastering materials, compounds and equipment
• The ability to erect and install scaffolding and other working platforms
• The ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, crouch and kneel
• Business and financial skills (in case of self-employment)
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and/or English
• Numeracy skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills • Time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
• Negotiation skills (where applicable)
Additional qualities
These may include:
• Arm-hand steadiness • Attention to detail
• Dependability
• Manual dexterity
• Physical stamina • Precision
Related career opportunities
• Bricklayer and Stonemason (Bennej)
• Building Construction Labourer
• Floor Layer and Tile Setter
• Insulation Worker
• Painter and Related Worker
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