Long term benefits Other benefits

Lather Specific Skills

Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets

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; Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints

Plasterer Specific Skills Clean and prepare surfaces

Personal Suitability

Team player; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Work Location Information Urban area; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment At heights; Dusty

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles

Security and Safety Driver's validity licence check

Work Setting Residential; Commercial

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 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

Long term benefits Other benefits

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate; Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English