OSCA 362232

Renderer (Solid Plaster)

Overview

  • Employed persons

    4,500

  • Employment status

    68.2% Full time

    31.8% Part time

  • Median age

    39 years

  • Employment by sex

    0.8% Female

    99.2% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.9%

  • Main employing industry

    Construction

Indicator Renderer (Solid Plaster) Total employment
Employed persons 4,500 12,049,400
Median age 39 years 40 years
Full-time share 68.2% 64.2%
Part-time share 31.8% 35.8%
Female employment share 0.8% 48.5%
Male employment share 99.2% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.9% 2.2%
Main employing industry Construction Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Renderers (Solid Plaster) apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exterior of structures.

What the occupation involves

  • Fixes pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
  • Mixes and applies coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels and levels, and smooths coats to uniform thickness
  • Prepares surfaces for rendering by cleaning, removing old plaster and applying bonding agents
  • Plumbs and straightens corners, angles, and wall and ceiling surfaces
  • Creates decorative textures in finishing coats
  • Repairs and patches damaged or deteriorated plaster and cement surfaces

Common occupation titles

  • Solid Plasterer

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing may be required.

OSCA structure

Technicians and Trades Workers (3)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Renderer (Solid Plaster) Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Construction 94.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Manufacturing 0.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.2% Construction 8.9%
    Mining 0.2% Education and Training 8.8%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.2% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Wholesale Trade 0.2% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Retail Trade <0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.0% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      22.0%

    • Victoria

      38.4%

    • Queensland

      21.2%

    • South Australia

      8.2%

    • Tasmania

      1.0%

    • Northern Territory

      0.6%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.5%

    Renderer (Solid Plaster) Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,000 22.0% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,700 38.4% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 960 21.2% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 370 8.2% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 320 7.1% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 50 1.0% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 30 0.6% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 70 1.5% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Renderer (Solid Plaster)

    Total employment

    Age group Renderer (Solid Plaster) Total employment
    15–24 years 10.0% 14.3%
    25–34 years 26.8% 22.7%
    35–44 years 28.3% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.8% 20.4%
    55–64 years 11.3% 15.3%
    65–74 years 1.6% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.2% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Renderer (Solid Plaster) Total employment
    Female 0.8% 48.5%
    Male 99.2% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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