You may choose to specialise in certain types of plaster installation such as decorative plastering or solid plastering often called outside rendering. Once qualified you can begin your own plastering business, contracting to different builders for work. There are also other opportunities within the building trade that you are able to follow, such as becoming a supervisor, estimator, construction manager or sales representative for businesses that supply building products.
A large number of plasterers are self-employed and are contracted to do work for building or plaster companies. Demand within the building trade will determine the amount of work available to plasterers. Qualifications are preferable, though not always necessary, to gain employment within plastering.
Plastering is a male-dominated industry that requires a high standard of physical fitness. You will be required to travel to the different jobs you will be contracted to do. You will work in buildings with no heating or cooling. At times you will work long hours or even weekends to ensure jobs are finished on time.
Typical Career Progression
| |
Position |
Remuneration |
Experience |
Education |
| Start Position |
1st Year Apprentice |
$20,000 |
1 Year |
Year 10 Minimum |
| 1st Promotion |
2nd Year Apprentice |
$25,000 |
2 Years |
Training via registered training organisation for the duration of the apprenticeship |
| 2nd Promotion |
3rd Year Apprentice |
$28,000 |
3 Years |
|
| 3rd Promotion |
4th Year Apprentice |
$34,000 |
4 Years |
|
| 4th Promotion |
Qualified |
$60,000 ++ |
5 + Years |
More business than technical skills |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only.
To read about this career in full detail go to www.careernav.com.au/career-finder/profiles/plasterer
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