Lather Specific Skills

Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation; Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets

Drywall Installer and Finisher Specific Skills

Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife

Plasterer Specific Skills

Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings; Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency; Clean and prepare surfaces; Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster; Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces; Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required; Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim; Cure freshly plastered surfaces

Personal Suitability Team player; Dependability; Reliability

Work Location Information Various locations

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Work Setting Residential; Commercial

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages; Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications; Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English