PLASTERING
INSTRUCTOR gary coats
Gary Coats
Hello I am Gary Coats I am the plastering instructor here at Tongue Point.
I have been a Plasterer for 38, I also taught apprenticeship school for 13 years in both northern and southern California.
I grew up all over the country, I am a 4th generation tradesman I am from a long line drywall and painting contractors.
I was always good with my hands and creative and liked to work so Plastering was a natural fit.
I live with my son here in Astoria. I also have two daughters and a grandson. I like American Bull Dogs. My Parents are still together and I have five brothers. It was fun growing up!
My Apprenticeship Instructor was a Job Corps Instructor also and I have other friends that work for the Organization so when the position opened up at Tongue Point, I was encouraged to send in an application.
My favorite part of the job is working with students. It is what I signed up for, they make me laugh all day long, they can also make you cry.
If I could get a student to hear one thing I said, it would be if you can’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone or anything else.
My advice for a student that is going to work in the real world: “Be the first one on the job in the morning with the tools you need and your lunch. Keep your eyes open and your head on a swivel, work as hard as you can to the best of your ability. No matter how rough it gets, you can do it, and be one of the last ones to leave the job in the afternoon.
When students that go above and beyond, I make sure that the get the recognition that they deserve without going too far.
For completers, I will use every recourse at my disposal to help get a student in the job of their choice the OPCMIA or NPIFATF, Local Unions. The TPJCC staff are always ready and willing to help in any capacity and I am very grateful for their assistance to me students.
I work very closely with my completers to help them navigate their way through the first year of life after Job Corps. I am still in contact with students from 2018 and they have become good friends.
PLASTERING INVOLVES APPLYING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PLASTER, CEMENT, STUCCO, OR SIMILAR MATERIALS TO COAT INTERNAL WALLS AND CEILINGS.
OVERVIEW
A plasterer is someone who applies coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions for functional and decorative purposes, and fireproofing. The vast majority of plasterers are employed in the specialty trade contractors industry. About 53% are employed in the drywall and insulation contractors industry, while 15% are employed in the masonry contractors industry. An additional 11% are self-employed. Students learn the multiple formulations of cement/plaster mixtures, and the chemistry, timing, application and finishing methods of those various mixes. Students will learn to use many types of plastering hand tools, power tools, and equipment required for the preparation, application and finishing of plaster.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, solving arithmetic problems accurately, physical fitness and agility, climbing, lifting, and handling of heavy materials. Listening and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and written documents.
SKILLS
Students in Plastering are trained in the following subject areas:
Using brushes and trowels, and other industry tools, equipment, and machines
Measuring and mixing plaster to achieve the right consistency for each job
Mixing and applying base and finishing coats
Protecting nearby surfaces from splatters
Installing lathing, drywall, and plaster bases
CAREER OPTIONS
Most Plastering Job Corps graduates go to work for commercial buildings, schools, or residential complexes. On the job, you will be expected to display integrity, dependability, attention to detail, independence, problem-solving, and cooperation.
REQUIREMENTS
Before entering the Career Technical Training (CTT)program, students must: Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
Before completing the CTT Program, students must meet basic academic requirements in math and reading. Demonstrate the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and correctly, plus high school level algebra. Show comprehension of written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
To complete a student must:
Have completed High School Diploma or GED.
Attained a Driver License.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Students attend classes Monday through Friday. On average students can complete the Plastering program within 10 to 14 months depending on the student's academic levels (math & reading and High School Diploma/GED status), and need to acquire a driver license.
CREDENTIALS
Students have the opportunity to earn credentials in the training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
EXPECTATIONS
While on the job, they are expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Dependability
Integrity
Physical endurance
Teamwork
PLASTERING NUMBERS TO KNOW
$65,000 National average Earning potential for this career
Average Entry Wage: Apprentice Entry level $17.00 to $26.00 per hour.
Credentials - These are the credentials students have the opportunity to earn.
OPCMIA - NPIJA PRE-APPRENTICE CERTIFICATE
OSHA 30
OSHA 10
SCAFFOLD AWARENESS
RENOVATOR - LEAD AWARENESS RRP INITIAL
HILTI POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS
3-M RESPIRATOR
COUNTERBALANCED FORKLIFT
TRAFFIC CONTROL FLAGGER
LADDER SAFETY
CPR/FIRST AID
GREEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATION
BOOM LIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
Work Force Council Assessment Form
The assessment form that you fill out will greatly aid us in keeping our training programs relevant for your industries. Please take a few more minutes of your time at the end of today's meeting to complete this form.
Hover over the image to the left and then click the upper left corner in the box with the arrow in it, the form will open in a new tab. When you are done with the form just click the submit button.
Job Corps does not assign grades. Instead, it allows students to demonstrate their skill (competency) in a given subject area or training area. Instructors will mark the completion of training on a student's Training and Achievement Record (TAR). The proficiency levels on the TAR are 1, 2, and 3. Level 1 being that the student has been introduced to the tool/task, but is not yet proficient enough to do it on their own. Level 2 brings the student to the point where they are comfortable with the tool/task and can accomplish it on their own. Level 3 proficiency is when the student is highly proficient with the tool/task and to the point of being able to teach others. Students must attain at least a 2 proficiency level on all items to complete the trade.
Plastering Skill Sections Credit Hours
A. INTRODUCTION TO PLASTERING 30
B. EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISHING SYSTEMS (EIFS) 40
C. SAFETY 50
D. MEASURING AND APPLIED MATH 50
E. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRY TOOLS 60
F. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRY EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY 60
G. PROTECTING ADJACENT SURFACES 50
H. INSTALLATION OF LATHING, DRYWALL AND PLASTER BASES 80
I. MIXING 60
J. INSTALLATION OF PLASTER/DRYWALL BASE COATS 40
K. PLASTER FINISH APPLICATIONS 70
L. FINISHING FLATWORK 80
M. ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION METHODS 50
N. GREEN AWARENESS 40
O. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS 40
P. DESCRIBE INDUSTRY SPECIFIC CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 40
Total Credit Hours 940
Instructor Wish List
1. (4) 20V MAX XR Cordless Brushless Drywall Screw Gun (Tool Only)
2. (4) 20V MAX Compact Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah Battery Pack with 12V to 20V MAX Charger
Typical Tools & Equipment
ALUM INJECTOR PUMP
BLOWER, LAWN, GAS POWERED
COMPRESSOR, AIR
DRILL, ELEC, 3/4""
DRILL, ELECTRIC, PORTABLE
FAN, HIGH VELOCITY, MULTI-PURPOSE
GENERATOR, GAS POWERED
GRINDER, ANGLE
GRINDER, BENCH, ELEC
GRINDER, PORTABLE, ELECTRIC
GUN, SCREW
GUN, STUD DRIVER
HAMMER, PORTABLE, ELECTRIC
HEPA VACUUM FESTOOL
JACK, PALLET
MACHINE, SCRUBBER
METER, MOISTURE, CONTRACTORS
MIXER, CONCRETE TRL/MTD 2 TO 6 BAG
MIXER, MORTAR
MIXER, MUD HAND
MIXER, PLASTER
PUMP, HYDRAULIC, CART
RADIO, 2-WAY
ROUTER, PORTABLE ELECTRIC
SANDER, WOODWRKING, BELT
SAW, BAND, FLOOR MTD
SAW, CIRCULAR, PORTABLE, ELECTRIC
SAW, CIRCULAR, WORM DRIVE
SAW, HOLE, DRILL,
SAW, MASONRY, PORTABLE
SAW, METAL CUTTING, CIRCULAR
SAW, MITER
SAW, SABRE
SCAFFOLDING, UTILITY
SCISSOR LIFT
SCREWDRIVER, PORT, ELECT
SCREWDRIVER, PORTABLE, ELECTRIC
SPRAYER, PUMP FIREPROOF
SPRAYER, PUMP HI-BOY
SPRAYER, PUMP TEXTURE
SPRAYER, TEXTURE KODIAK
STAPLER, AIR FRAME
TOOL KIT, DRYWALL
WASHER, INDUSTRIAL POWER
WASHING MACHINE
WELDER, UNIT
WEBSITES:
https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/plasterer/
https://accessingunionapprenticeships.org/apprentiship-resources/
https://www.opcmia.org/