Drywall Installer and Finisher Specific Skills

Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets; Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners; Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife; Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound; Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry; Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists

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

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Tight deadlines

Additional Skills

Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications; Estimate costs and materials; Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English