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Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer

Aliases: False Ceiling Installer, Drywall Installer

Industry/Sector(s): Construction

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer is expected to perform include:

Erecting and dismantling 3.6 metre temporary scaffold
Carrying out preparatory activities prior to installation of false ceiling and drywalls
Measuring, marking, cutting, and fixing of the drywall boards for drywall installation
Fixing drywall board with fasteners for installing drywall sheets on wall

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 5^th
Certified training for Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer (programme aligned to CON/Q 1103 released by Construction Skill Development Council of India)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to erect and dismantle temporary scafflod of 3.6 metre height
Working knowledge of relavent tools and equipment
Knowledge of handling various false ceiling installation tools and materials
Well-versed with performing efficiently within a team
Proficient in working across various locations in difficult weather/site conditions
Adept at measuring, marking and cutting gypsum, plaster, fiber and composite boards for false ceiling and drywall installation
Well-versed in fixing the drywall board with fasteners for installing drywall sheets on walls
6-8 weeks of training as Assistant False Ceiling & Drywall Installer

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to follow instructions
Problem-solving skills
Normal literacy of reading, writing and understanding

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

For further guidance, contact your nearest Common Service Centre or Contact NCS Call Centre (Toll Free Number: 1800-425-1514)

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Helper → Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer → False Ceiling and Drywall Installer → Senior Installer → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 18 months of site experience in same occupation is required for non-trained worker
Generally, 9 months of site experience as a certified Helper Interior Finishes is required for trained worker

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Organizations involved in civil construction work
Construction companies

KEYWORDS

Ceiling Installer
Drywall Installer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7123.0111	Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer
ISCO 2008	7123	Plasterers
NIC 2008	43302	Interior completion such as ceilings, wooden wall coverings, movable partitions etc. ; Laying of parquet and other wood floor coverings, carpets and linoleum, wallpaper; tiling with ceramic, concrete or cut stone ceramic etc.
QP Reference	CON/Q1103	Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer
NSQF	Level 2	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Assistant_False_Ceiling_&_Dry_Wall_Installer.pdf
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-7.pdf
4	http://www.quikr.com/jobs/required-fals-ceeling-expert-in-bangalore-bangalore-W0QQAdIdZ282063428

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