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:

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:


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:

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.

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.

TarReport PL.pdf

940 Credit Hours

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