plasterer
Regulated Occupation: NO
National Occupation Classification Code: 7284.1
Employment Outlook: Average occupation growth in Alberta
Minimum General Educational Requirement: Variable
Type of Training: Training on the job
Trades Certification: NO
OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Can I practice in my trade right away?
- What are the duties for this trade?
- What other titles are used for this trade?
- What educational institutions offer training for this trade in Alberta?
- What salary can I expect?
- What is the employment outlook in Calgary?
- What
do employers expect beyond technical skills?
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Can I practice in my trade right away?
Yes, plasterers are trained on the job. At this time, this is not a designated trade in Alberta.
Painters and Decorators apply paint and other decorative
wall coverings or finishes to interior and exterior
walls of buildings and structures. Painters and
Decorators remove old finishes and prepare the wall
surface before any new treatment is applied. Wall
preparation work may involve sandblasting and
application of specially formulated paint and coatings.
The work is done applying paint, stain or varnish on a
variety of surfaces, such as: wood, metal, brick,
concrete, plaster, stucco or stone. Painters and
Decorators apply on surfaces also wallpaper or wall
coverings (examples: paper, or natural and synthetic
fabric) and specialty fire-proof and fire-retardant
coatings.
The work can be indoors and outdoors, on scaffolds and
platforms. Outdoors work is planned form late spring to
early autumn. Indoors work takes place throughout the
year.
Painters and Decorators may be required to lift weights
up to 25 kilograms (67 pounds).
READ MORE�See the general occupation profile, employment
outlook, career advancement and training information for
the Painters and Decorators trade:
. Alberta Learning Information Service: ALIS Occupation Profiles
Trades Secrets
Please note that companies
may have different specific requirements in their job
postings and job descriptions.
What other titles are used for this trade?
* Plasterer, Finish
* Plasterer, Fireproofing
* Plasterer, Moulding
* Plasterer, Ornamental
* Plasterer, Stucco
* Plasterer/Decorator
* Wall and Ceiling Installer
* Wallboard Installer
* Wallboard Taper
READ MORE...See a long list of related job titles in all
Metal Form Shaping in Canada available at the Federal
Government web site: JobFutures
What educational institutions offer training for this trade in Alberta?
Plasterers learn on the job, and that means that you
need to find an employer who is willing to train you in
this trade. Employers prefer high school graduates.
If you are interested in related designated trades such
as Concrete Finishers and Lathers, please inquire with
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Find other educational institutions offering training
for trades and other occupations in Alberta: search
Alberta Learning Information Service � EDinfo
What salary can I expect?
In Calgary, the construction industry is one of the most
dynamic industries, recording growth in all areas:
commercial, industrial and residential. Alberta Human
Resources and Employment estimates that in Calgary there
will be expected critical skills shortages in this trade
(Labour
Market News: Calgary and Area, January 2004, p.2).
Your success depends on understanding how your
experience and skills upgrading respond to industry
needs.
READ MORE�See updated salary information at the website
of the Alberta Learning Information Service � WAGEinfo
What is the employment outlook in Calgary?
Every employer has a set of basic rules that apply to all employees. Employers expect everybody to know and follow these rules that range from being punctual in the morning at the start of the workday, to more complex rules, such as the health and safety program in your unit.
Employers expect good workplace communication skills and
a combination of basic mathematics and document skills
as required by increasingly complex instructions to
operate tools and understand how to use computerized
equipment.
READ MORE...Is Calgary�s economy
growing? - Construction Industry
Every employer has a set of basic rules that apply to
all employees. Employers expect everybody to know and
follow these rules that range from being punctual in the
morning at the start of the workday, to more complex
rules, such as the health and safety program in your
unit.
Employers expect good workplace communication skills and
a combination of basic mathematics and document skills
as required by increasingly complex instructions to
operate tools and understand how to use computerized
equipment.
READ MORE...Employer Expectations in the Construction
Trades
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Start Your Application for Journeyman Certification
Contact the Government of Alberta � Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training and
obtain information about the number of apprenticeship
hours you are required to complete and what courses you
need to take. If you have a foreign trades certificate
or diploma you will be advised how obtain your
journeyman certification and start practice your trade
in the province of Alberta. Earning an Alberta trade
certificates qualify you to practice anywhere else in
Canada.
READ MORE...Red Seal Program
Find More Career Options in Trades and Stay Connected
Use the following links to find more information about
work in your trade, employment programs and financial
help to study. These organizations help you connect with
employers and people working in the industry:
. Construction Industry Employer Associations:
. Alberta Home Builders' Association
. Merit Contractors Associations
. Your Trade Association: Plasterers and Cement Masons Union Local 222 in
Edmonton
. Understand Related Opportunities in Trades : Search Alberta Learning Information Service: ALIS Occupation Profiles and think of opportunities
in related occupations and areas of practice.