PLASTERER TRAINING

LES PRATICIENS STAFFEURS

  • The architecturier

creates and makes the models and the fabrication molds ;

  • The staffer-molder

creates the staff elements ;

  • The staffer-fitter

realize the work by montage of the elements on site ;

  • The staffer-orneman

performs especially ornamentation work, new (manufacture, installation), or restoration of the old, (modeling, imprint, stamping, repair, cardboard-stone, etc.).

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CAREER EVOLUTION

Acquisition of new skills in areas such as:

  • « stucco »
  • « gypsum »
  • attributes carving

After several years of professional experience in business: evolution to the functions of Companion, Team Leader, Site Manager, Project Manager, or even Company Manager.

TRADE BODY

Part of the crafts of the Finishings, the staff is the art of creation, finishing and decor, but it is also the assurance of an acoustic, thermal insulation and an excellent protection against the fire. The staffer intervenes as well in new sites as of old, renovation or rehabilitation (historical monuments restoration).
It’s a market in constant evolution, because answering a search for authentic, with requirements of comfort of the habitat and with aesthetic qualities of the urban environment.

The agility and culture are two assets that make it possible to climb the professional ladder and also, to be comfortable both on a scaffolding as well as around a table to compose the environment with architects, decorators and customers.

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REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Artistic sense
  • Sense of decoration and ornamentation
  • Manual dexterity
  • Taste for careful and methodical work
  • Sociability: Relational qualities necessary for working in collaboration with architects and clients
  • Team spirit
  • Good health with good physical stamina

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EDUCATION GRADE

End of 9th grade (US) / 10 years pupil (UK) or equivalent, but with a strong motivation.

TRAINING PATHWAYS

Study training program

Under apprenticeship contract with a company:
preparation of Secondary school Vocational training certificate in 2 years

Under qualification contract with a company:
preparation of Secondary school Vocational training certificate in 2 years

Full-time training

In vocational high school :
preparation of Secondary school Vocational training certificate in 2 years.

In-service training

Throughout the professional life.

DIPLOMAS PREPARED

  • CAP (Secondary school Vocational training certificate) Staffer Orneman in 2 years for non holders of another CAP certificate
  • CAP (Secondary school Vocational training certificate) Staffer Orneman in 1 year for diploma holders (minimum level V)
  • CFP Plasterman – Staffer (in AFPA center)
  • Vocational High-school diploma Layout-Finish
  • Certificat of Professional Development (level III)
  • Master’s degree (level IV)
  • BMA (Art Trade Certificate of Secondary Education) Volumes: staff and related materials