TRADES · PLASTERING
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THE WORK
Plasterboard work is commonly split between hangers and setters, and plastering businesses build crews from subcontractors for each stage. Commercial jobs add ceilings, partitions and fire-rated systems.
Being specific about whether you hang, set or do both, and whether you do solid plaster or rendering, puts you in front of the right Crew Calls.
What to put in your Work Passport so companies can say yes quickly.
How to write a Crew Call that gets the right applicants.
NSW. Dry plastering is a licensed home building trade in NSW. In NSW you need a contractor licence for residential building or trade work valued at more than $5,000 in labour and materials, including GST. Check the licence category for your work with Building Commission NSW before you quote.
Queensland. The QBCC has separate Plastering drywall and Plastering solid trade contractor licence classes. In Queensland the QBCC generally requires a licence for building work valued over $3,300. If you subcontract to a licensed builder you need a contractor licence of the right class for your work. If you subcontract to a licensed trade contractor you may not need your own contractor licence, though occupational licences still apply.
Licensing rules change and depend on the work. Always confirm with the regulator in your state.
Sources: Checking your contractor or tradesperson is qualified (NSW Government) · Available licences (QBCC) · When you need a licence (QBCC)
Local construction context and licensing for each area.
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FAQ
Create a free Work Passport that says whether you hang, set or do both, add your tickets and set your travel radius, then apply for Crew Calls from plastering businesses and builders.
In NSW, dry plastering is a licensed trade for residential work over $5,000. In Queensland the QBCC has drywall and solid plastering licence classes and generally requires a licence for work over $3,300.
Post a Crew Call for each stage or one for both, with the area, board type and dates, then review Work Passports and hire.
Yes. Mention commercial systems in your Work Passport and look for Crew Calls that describe partitions, ceilings or fire-rated work.
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