Occupation Profile – Fibrous Plasterer – (ANZSCO 333211) – Skilled / Employer-Sponsored Migration

Occupation TitleFIBROUS PLASTERER
ANZSCO Code333211
Occupations in this Group333211 Fibrous Plasterer
333212 Solid Plasterer
DescriptionApplies and fixes plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to buildings. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level3
SpecialisationDry Wall Plasterer
Occupation ListMedium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186
CaveatsNone
Tasks-determining plasterboard layout, and installing insulation and vapour barriers
-measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens
-preparing corner beads and securing them in position
-fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
-covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper
-mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
-plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces
-creating decorative textures in finishing coats
-applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials
Skills Assessment AuthorityTrades Recognition Australia
Related Occupations333212 Solid Plasterer
State Sponsorship OptionsSkilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship
English RequirementsCompetent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill)