Glaziers, Plasterers and Tilers

How to become a Renderer

Official title: Renderer (Solid Plaster)

Also called: Solid Plasterer

Applies decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures.

Main tasks

Fixes pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
Mixes and applies coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels and levels, and smooths coats to uniform thickness
Prepares surfaces for rendering by cleaning, removing old plaster and applying bonding agents
Plumbs and straightens corners, angles, and wall and ceiling surfaces
Creates decorative textures in finishing coats
Repairs and patches damaged or deteriorated plaster and cement surfaces

Ways in

Apprenticeship: Certificate III in Solid Plastering. Trade occupations are usually entered through an apprenticeship: paid work plus this qualification, typically 3 to 4 years.
TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Solid Plastering (CPC31020); Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31220); Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20220)
Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

Typical full-time pay: $95,732 a year
About 31,400 people work in this job group now, and about 33,200 are projected by 2035. (+5.7%)
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Questions people ask

How do I become a Renderer?

Ways in include: Certificate III in Solid Plastering; Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining; Certificate III in Solid Plastering.

How much does a Renderer earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $95,732 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Renderer a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 6% by 2035, from about 31,400 to about 33,200 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Renderer?

Usually not. Only 3% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Solid Plastering; Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining; Certificate III in Solid Plastering.

Will AI change the work of a Renderer?

AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Sources

Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04