------------- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Tasks
--------- Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
Clean and prepare surfaces
Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Work conditions and physical capabilities
--------------------------------------------- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Hand-eye co-ordination
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Tight deadlines
Work under pressure