- 1). Complete high school first, focusing on courses including math, mechanical drawing and blueprint reading. Finishing high school isn't mandatory, but it gives you a competitive edge when looking for entry level employment.
- 2). Work for a construction company that provides on-the-job training as a helper. Acquaint yourself with the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the trade. Learn how to measure, cut and apply and install materials until you become an experienced plasterer. When you're fully trained, you're able to estimate the cost of completing a job.
- 3). Alternatively, apply for an apprenticeship through unions or committees of contractors to train as a plasterer. Work under someone who can effectively teach you the trade. Such apprenticeships usually include three to four years of paid training, in addition to 144 hours of instruction each year.
- 4). Attend a vocational-technical school. Train at a school affiliated with industry unions and contractors that offer courses in wall plastering. Going to school first before joining the industry gives you a competitive edge when looking for a job. You will usually start at a higher level than someone who hasn't been to school.
- 5). Seek certification through the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers International Masonry Institute. These organizations offer designations in several areas of specialization, including one for plastering. If you complete a 12-week certification program offered by these organizations, you will earn a designation as a plasterer after passing a competency-based exam.
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