333211: Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)

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Skills assessment

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

333211

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3332

Plasterers and Renderers

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 333211 identifies Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling) as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Plasterers and Renderers unit group (3332), classified under Construction Trades Workers. Applies and fixes plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic ceiling panels, and composite wall linings to buildings. Registration or licensing may be required. It may also be known as Drywall Plasterer, Wall and Ceiling Fixer. Common specialisations include Ceiling Fixer. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketPlasterer (Wall and Ceiling) is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a retention gap — enough people are entering the field, but leaving faster than they are being replaced.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Plasterers and Renderers unit group earn an indicative average of approximately $1,311 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 26.8 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,311

↓ 9% below national avg

Average age

26.8 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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