Wall & Ceiling Liner

As a Wall & Ceiling Liner, you create smooth interior surfaces with precision plasterboard installation. You are essential to modern construction and renovation projects, preparing spaces for finishing trades.

Wall & Ceiling Liners install plasterboard sheets, measure and cut materials, joint and tape seams, and install insulation and fire-rated systems for residential and commercial buildings.

Income Guide

$89,000

Desirable Skills

Maths & measurement • Physical fitness • Teamwork • Attention to detail • Problem solving • Communication

A typical day may involve:

Install plasterboard sheets on walls and ceilings
Measure and cut materials to precise specifications
Joint and tape plasterboard seams
Install insulation and fire-rated systems
Set out and fix wall and ceiling framing
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Apply finishing compounds and sand surfaces
Install suspended ceiling systems

Qualifications

Pre-qualification Cert II Construction
Cert III Wall and Ceiling Lining

What is involved in my Qualification

3-Year Paid Apprenticeship
Trade School
On the job, hands-on experience on construction sites

Career Pathways

Lead Liner
Site Supervisor
Project Manager
Estimator
Business Owner

Further Qualifications

Cert IV Building and Construction
Business Owner (Contractors Licence)
Trainer/Assessor (TAE Qualification)

“A trade isn’t an overnight success story, it’s a journey. If you’re willing to work hard, ask questions, and back yourself, a trade can take you anywhere.”

Born to Build