What does a Drywall Finisher & Plaster do?
Drywall Finisher and Plaster prepares the drywall panel for the painter. They don’t install drywall or paint; they strictly apply plaster over the seams, screw heads and reinforce the panels by using perforated tape and compound. There are 3 coats of plaster that will be applied and sanding in between coats to create a smooth and even surface. This work is done on walls, ceilings and above acoustical ceilings for fire stopping and fire proofing.  

What are the working hours?
Our weekly working hours are based at 37.5 hours per week, but not limited to. Monday thru Thursday from 7 am-3:15 pm and Friday from 7 am-12:30 pm with one 10 minute break in the morning and a 30 minute lunch break in the afternoon. However we are always dictated by a progress schedule, so we are prone too a lot of week end work and overtime. 

How to obtain a Certificate of Qualification in Drywall Finishing?
Once apprentices have completed 2 terms of school (Basic & Advance) and 5400 hours of work experience, they may challenge the Certificate of Qualification examination. This is written through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. This will give you entitlement to a full Journeymen wage and recognition to be able to work anywhere in Ontario with full Journeyman status. At this present time the C of Q test is not available.

   

What is the starting hourly wage?

Commercial Rate Breakdown
Drywall Finisher & Plaster
As of May 1, 2007

Apprenticeship Hourly/Breakdown	Hourly Wage
0000-1200	$12.00 Plus Benefits
1201-2400     55%	$18.71 Plus Benefits
2401-3600     65%	$22.11 Plus Benefits
3601-5400     75%	$25.51 Plus Benefits
5400 Plus C of Q	$30.62 Plus Benefits
Journey Person	Hourly Wage
5400 Plus C of Q	$34.02

                                   C of Q Certificate of Qualification