Professional knowledge and skills in plastering
Plasterers must always apply professional knowledge and skills in plastering to complete their tasks at work.
Plasterers
Descriptions & Duties
- Plasterers apply coats of plaster to, and render walls and ceilings, to produce finished surfaces. They are also responsible for screening floors, staircases and roofs.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- (i) completion of relevant training course is an advantage; or (ii) holders of Intermediate Trade Test Certificate or Trade Test Certificate for Plasterers or Plasterers (Floors) are preferable; (iii) holders of Certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of plasterer or equivalent is preferable.
Professional qualification
- must be registered as Construction Worker and holders of Green Card when working on construction sites (You may visit Construction Industry Council website for registration details)
Experience
- typically gain skills through work experiences
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 5-8
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 8-10
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Work Environment
- Plasterers usually work outdoors or at construction sites carrying out plastering tasks, which are physically demanding.
Tools
- Plaster mixers
- Brushes
- Chisels
- Hammers
- Hand saws
- Ladders
- Levels
- Plaster spraying machines; Spray guns
- Power drills
- Safety gloves
- Scaffolding
- Scraping tools
- Straightedges
- Trowels
- Utility knives
