What education do you need to become a Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers?

1. Completion of secondary school is usually required.

2. Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program in plastering, drywalling or lathing or A combination of over three years of work experience and some high school, college or industry courses in plastering, drywalling or lathing is usually required.

3. Plasterer trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

4. Drywall installer and finisher trade certification is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.

5. Lather trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the Yukon.

6. Red Seal, an interprovincial trade certification, is also available to qualified lathers (interior systems mechanic).

1. What is a day in the life of a Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers like?
   Drywall installers and finishers perform some or all of the following duties: A. Measure, cut and fit drywall... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers ?
   The job outlook for Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers is considered Average because: 1.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be below average... more
4. How much does a Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers make?
   The average hourly wages for Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers is $18.45/HR, which is close to... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers"?
   10% of Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for... more
6. How many Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers are employed part-time?
   7% of Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were... more
7. How many Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers are self-employed?
   Roughly 36% of Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers are self-employed. This is considered Above... more
8. What is the average age of a Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more