Overview
EMPLOYED
4,600
PART-TIME SHARE
32%
FEMALE SHARE
1%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
39
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Solid Plasterers apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures.
Tasks
- 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
ANZSCO Classification
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Solid Plasterers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 68% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Solid Plasterers work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
21.7%
Victoria
38.3%
Queensland
20.8%
South Australia
8.3%
Western Australia
7.9%
Tasmania
1.1%
Northern Territory
0.5%
Australian Capital Territory
1.4%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Solid Plasterers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 39 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 1% | 49% |
Education
Registration or licencing may be required.
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Solid Plasterers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 0.4 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 3.0 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 3.7 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 42.0 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 16.5 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 5.3 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 20.6 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.