With North Metropolitan TAFE’s solid plastering qualifications, you will learn how to apply plain, decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement or similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures.
Solid plasterers are responsible for straightening corners, angles, wall and ceiling surfaces, cleaning and preparing surfaces, mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement or similar materials to walls and ceilings, levelling and smoothing surfaces, and applying finishing coats of plaster.
Course list
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Mortar Trades Pre-apprenticeship)
Try a variety of trades to see which one's for you
This exciting new mortor trades course is perfect for those not sure of which trade is for them. You'll cover bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, solid plastering and wall and ceiling fixing.
Try a variety of trades to see which one's for you
The Building and Construction industry is one of the largest employers in Australia. Due to the successful mining resource sector, increasing economic activity and migration to Australia from overseas, there is currently a massive shortage of residential homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. This has led to huge demand for qualified tradesmen and Apprentices in all trades.
North Metropolitan TAFE's exciting new mortar trades course is perfect for those not sure of which trade is for them. You'll cover bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, solid plastering and wall and ceiling fixing.
Offered at our Balga and Clarkson campuses, you'll gain an introduction to each of the above trades. You can then decide which trade pathway to choose, and the relevant lecturer will help organise work placement with a qualified employer which can lead to an Apprenticeship and the start of a successful and rewarding career.
Construction pathway courses lead to lifelong learning where on completion of an apprenticeship, you can complete further training and progress to become a Builder, Supervisor, Scheduler, Estimator, Trade Lecturer, or many other Construction careers.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Solid Plastering Pre-apprenticeship)
Get a great start in the building industry with this solid plastering course.
When you successfully complete this pre-apprenticeship you'll be equipped to start your career as an apprentice solid plasterer.
A trade career that has creativity covered
Solid plastering is a finishing trade and an important part of the building process. Solid Plasterers apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster and cement to the interiors and exteriors of structures.
Complete this pre-apprenticeship and you'll be what employers are looking for in an apprentice solid plasterer. It will give you the skills, knowledge and behaviours to make you more competitive when applying for an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.
Certificate III in Solid Plastering
A trade that has everything covered
This apprenticeship course will give you the knowledge and skills to finish floors, walls and ceilings, construct decorative mouldings, textured finishes, and ornamental restorations.
Do you want a career in a trade that has everything covered?
When you complete the Certificate III in Solid Plastering you will be ready for a certified trade career as a solid plasterer in the commercial or residential construction industry.
The Certificate III in Solid Plastering is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.