IF YOU want a job in construction, and you can work with your hands quickly and accurately, a job as a plasterer could be the choice for you.
In this job you will need maths skills to work out how much plaster you need for the size of job.
You will also need to be physically fit, have good practical skills, an awareness of health and safety issues and be able to work as part of a team.
As part of a small team, you would work in either solid plastering, fibrous plastering or dry lining.
You could work on small-scale domestic jobs, repairs and restoration or on big commercial developments such as schools or hospitals.
You would often be working at heights from access platforms or scaffolding.
For most jobs, you would be expected to wear personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, overalls/hi-viz jacket, safety glasses, gloves and safety footwear.
You do not usually need formal qualifications to become a plasterer but employers may prefer you to have some on-site experience.
An apprenticeship scheme with a plastering, drylining or building firm could help you.