Solid Plastering

International students can’t do a plastering apprenticeship in Australia. Instead, they can study a 24-month vocational course to become a qualified plasterer. Click here to read more about apprenticeships and vocational courses for international students

Yes, you can become a qualified Plasterer in Australia with Certificate III in Solid Plastering

If you complete this questionnaire we’ll be able to send you some detailed information on the course and explain what documents you’ll need for enrolment

As per Job Outlook, the industry for Plasterers is predicted to have strong future growth

It takes 24 months to complete the Certificate III in Solid Plastering. Durations vary depending on education institute

As per Job OutLook, Plasterers work an average of 43 hours per week.

As per Job Outlook, a qualified Plasterer earns $1,600 a week, on average

Plastering courses, cost $8,000 per year. Prices may vary depending on education institute

Solid Plasterer is currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) in Australia

As per Job Outlook, 72% of Plasterers are employed full time

The Certificate III in Solid Plastering requires students to have a completed the equivalent of Australian Year 10

Plasterers use a range of tools, including the following:

• Trowel
• Snip
• Plastering Brush
• Plastering Spatula
• Float
• Hawk or Hand Board
• Multi Tool
• Floor Screed
• Putty Knife

Solid Plasterers apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures. A plasterer also does the following in a normal day:

• Fixes pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings.
• Covers joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothes them using wet brushes and sand paper.
• Mixes and applies coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levels and smoothes coats to uniform thickness.
• Plumbs and straightens corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces.
• Creates decorative textures in finishing coats.

The Certificate III in Solid Plastering is generally 15-20 hours per week, spread over 2-3 days. Timetables vary depending on education institute.

To be a qualified plasterer in Australia you need to have successfully completed a Certificate III in Solid Plastering

You can study to be a Plasterer on the Gold Coast, Queensland in Australia

These qualifications are part of the Australian Qualification Framework. Most countries, specifically European or North American countries, accept qualifications issued by Australia. So yes, generally speaking, the qualifications will be accepted and allow you to work in your home country. Please note, we would always advise you check specifically with your home country.