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Plastering and Drywall Systems
Plastering flat surfaces, installing drywall systems, and creating decorative moldings on projects from private homes to historic houses.
Plastering and Drywall Systems could be for you if you like:
- Craftsmanship
- Fixing things
- Making things
- Using tools
- Working as a team
More about Plastering and Drywall Systems
Plasterers work on both inside and outside surfaces, often creating metal frames and installing plasterboard to create drywalls before applying the final plaster surface.
They will know how to interpret plans using a range of materials and are able to work on projects that include curved surfaces, windows, doors and decorative molding.
Plasterers are typically employed as sub-contractors for work on domestic and commercial projects, as well as heritage sites.
Recent medallists in Plastering and Drywall Systems
WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition
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Hongda Ma
China
Gold -
GUAN-YU CHEN
Chinese Taipei
Silver -
Adrian Büttler
Switzerland
Bronze
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Saint-Gobain is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of sustainable, innovative, lightweight interior building systems, operating in over 50 countries and employing over 190,000 people, with brands that include British Gypsum, Placo, Rigips, CertainTeed and Gyproc. It seeks to to encourage and reward young people in their endeavours to acquire the skills necessary to succeed in their chosen careers.
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