Long term benefits Other benefits

Lather Specific Skills

Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation; 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 Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency

Personal Suitability

Team player; Client focus; Dependability; 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; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment At heights; Dusty

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

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