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Career Guidance Skills constructing S7.1 - building and repairing structures S7.1.7 - installing and assembling building fixtures Place drywall
Description
Place sections of drywall against a surface. Put joists in place. Plan the amount of drywall necessary and the pattern they will be installed in to minimise the number of joints.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 4 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Ceiling installerCeiling installers install ceilings in buildings. They apply different techniques as the situation requires - for example when fire resistance is especially important, or when spac…
- PlastererPlasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish. They mix dry plaster powder with water, then smear the resulting paste onto…
- Building construction workerBuilding construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised…
Optional for
- Plastering supervisorPlastering supervisors monitor plastering activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to plastering…
Related skills
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Install construction profiles
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Inspect construction supplies
- Keep records of work progress
- Monitor stock level
- Prepare surface for plastering
- Calculate needs for construction supplies
- Work ergonomically
- Types of plastering materials
- Install insulation material
- Protect surfaces during construction work
Last updated on February 19, 2026
