**We're on the lookout for a passionate and driven individuals to join our team as a Plastering Apprentice!**
- This is your chance to dive into the plastering trade, working alongside seasoned pros to master the skills and techniques that make a top-notch qualified plasterer._
- We have opportunities in both plastering trades - Fibrous Plastering (internal) and Solid Plastering (external)._
**As an Apprentice Plasterer with ECA**:
- You can expect to work full-time, 40 hours per week + the opportunity to accrue an RDO each month.
- Become trade qualified and earn your Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining or Certificate III in Solid Plastering.
- Apprenticeship duration: 4 years
**As a plastering apprentice, you'll be engaged in a variety of tasks, including**:
- Installing plasterboard on walls and ceilings, ensuring precise placement.
- Fixing standard plasterboard sheets on walls and ceilings, securing them effectively.
- Reading and interpreting plans to execute tasks accurately.
- Achieving seamless finishes on plasterboard joins for a polished look.
- Cutting and installing cornices to enhance the aesthetic appeal.
- Planning plasterboard layout, incorporating insulation and vapour barriers.
- Measuring, marking, cutting, and installing plasterboard panels securely.
- Attaching pre-cast plaster fittings such as cornices, ceiling centres, and more.
- Expertly covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds.
**To excel as an apprentice, applicants will ideally meet the following criteria**:
- A genuine passion for learning the ins and outs of plastering.
- Attention to Detail and problem-solving capabilities
- Physical Stamina: Apprenticeship requires lifting, positioning, and hands-on work.
- Team Player: Collaboration with experienced plasterers and fellow apprentices.
- Willingness to learn from mentors and adapt to different tasks.
- Basic Math Skills: Necessary for measurements and calculations.
- Safety Awareness:.
- Solid communication skills and reliability
- Must hold a Construction White Card or able to obtain at short notice
- Hold a current Australian Drivers License (Minimum Provisional) & have own reliable transport
**As an apprentice with ECA, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including**:
- Award wages (paid fortnightly) + Super + Holiday Leave Loading + Allowances
- Paid TAFE block periods + Work shirts provided + Safety Equipment
- A dedicated Field Officer assigned for full mentoring and support during your apprenticeship, as well as a full team of staff overseeing your apprenticeship, ensuring you only need to focus on your work and college
- Genuine support for your personal wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A large network of Host Employers looking to host enthusiastic apprentices and help them become trade qualified
- **Modern Award rates apply**_
**Eligibility**:
- Please note, to be eligible you must be an Australian citizen, Permanent resident, or hold a valid visa that allows you to work and undertake training in Australia.
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own vehicle?
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person