Plastering and Drywall Systems
Skill Explained
The skilled plasterer may work on both internal and external plastering and rendering work. Much modern internal work is completed using drywall systems which involve the plasterer creating metal frames and installing plasterboard before the application on the final surface. These constructions can be complex and include curves and openings for doors and windows. Traditional plastering involves the preparation of the background prior to application of the plaster surface. The plasterer will prepare materials for use and be fully aware of legislation and official guidance relating to the preparation and use of materials. In addition to plastering flat surfaces, the skilled plasterer will create and install decorative mouldings. Plasterers will also be required to make repairs.
The plasterer may work on large construction sites for domestic, commercial or industrial use, in single domestic and commercial premises or on historic buildings and heritage sites. Much plastering work on larger sites is sub-contracted and as such many skilled plasterers will be self-employed, meaning that they have to take responsibility for tax and other earnings related regulation.
A high degree of accuracy, care and skill is required. Preparation for plastering work will include complex mathematical calculations. The practitioner needs to be able to read, interpret and analyse complex specifications describing the work required and be able to convert these plans into reality.
A range of materials can be used depending on the site and the planned use of the finished building. Some materials can be harmful, so care must always be taken by the plasterer to prevent injury or damage in use or disposal of waste.
Plasterers often form part of a team, working efficiently and effectively with other skilled craftsmen in a logical and well planned manner.
What the Competitors do at the Competition
The Competitor is judged on:
- Interpretation of plans and drawings
- Construction of partitions and ceilings
- Insulation materials (thermal, acoustic, fire)
- Finishing of plasterboards (taping and coating)
- Plastering (mouldings and plaster coatings)
- Creation and decoration
- Working environment including safety, laws and hygiene
Competitors
Lukas Beck
Principality of Liechtenstein
Anthony DA COSTA
France
Anvar Daurenov
Kazakhstan
Anvar Daurenov
Kazakhstan
Yassin Fischer
Switzerland
Ryosei Hori
Japan
Jae Si Jeong
Korea
Robert Johnson
United Kingdom
John Noel Murray
Ireland
Erich Niederl
Austria
Sergey Nikitin
Russia
Skhumbuzo Nkosiyaphanisi
South Africa
Lukas Prell
Germany
Jeisson Rios Ángel
Colombia
Kasper Svensson
Sweden
HSI-PENG TSAI
Chinese Taipei
Davy Verstraelen
Belgium
Jonatas Walter
Brazil
Experts
Kuo Jen Chang
Chinese Taipei
Joe Clarke
Ireland
Jochen Drescher
Germany
Manfred Kurz
Austria
Atisha Lutchman
South Africa
Rudolf Moesching
Switzerland
Peter Moore
United Kingdom
Rogerio Oliveira
Brazil
Elena Parikova
Russia
Julien RENARD
France
Jae Seung SONG
Korea
Carl-Erik Spång
Sweden
Eric Spinnoy
Belgium
Leo Stillhard
Principality of Liechtenstein
Masaichi Takano
Japan
Carlos Alberto Toro Gutiérrez
Colombia
Galiya Zhamileva
Kazakhstan
Videos
A New Look at Skills
Autodesk Publisher 3D models*
Autodesk Inventor Data Sets**
* Open the 3D models on desktop with Autodesk Inventor Publisher. On mobile download the Autodesk Inventor Publisher Mobile Viewer app (iOS or Android).
** Students and Teachers can download Autodesk Inventor software via the Autodesk Student Community, Educational Institutions via Autodesk Academic Resource Centre (ARC).