Plasterer (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningQuality Control AnalysisTime Management

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementDesignEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityMultilimb CoordinationStatic StrengthGross Body EquilibriumOral ExpressionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.
Clean job sites.
Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.

Technology

Accounting softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareProject management softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM software

Tools

Chalk linesClaw hammersCorner toolsDarbiesFeatheredgersFloatsHand sawsHand trowelsHeat gunsInside step toolsJoint knivesKeyhole sawsLaddersLime brushesNail guns

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupportAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2161.00	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Stucco and plaster coats — apply consistently to walls, ceilings, and partitions using trowels and brushes with limited oversight on mid-scale commercial projects.
Weatherproof stucco finishes — trowel and spray onto exterior building surfaces following standard application sequences on residential and light commercial sites.
Surface preparation including drywall taping and patching — complete independently to manufacturer specifications before plaster application on remodel projects.
Plaster and mortar mixes — adjust consistency based on ambient conditions and substrate type for routine interior and exterior applications.
Scaffold systems — erect and inspect for stability and compliance with safety standards before crew use on multi-story renovation projects.
Material orders — calculate quantities needed for assigned project phases and submit purchase requests using spreadsheet or office suite software.
Work area protection — plan and execute coverage of adjacent surfaces and fixtures to minimize overspray and splatter on occupied building interiors.
Finished plaster surfaces — inspect visually and by touch for voids, cracks, and uniformity, correcting deficiencies before the next coat is applied.
Time allocation across daily plastering tasks — manage independently to meet project milestones without direct supervisor scheduling on routine job sites.
Verbal progress updates — communicate clearly to forepersons and coworkers regarding material needs, surface readiness, and task completion status.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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