External Plastering licence class

If you apply external solid plaster, or proprietary plaster cladding systems (PPCS) to category 1, 2 or 3 buildings, then this is the licence for you.

There are two areas of practice for the External Plastering licence:

• External Plastering 1: Solid plastering
• External Plastering 2: Proprietary Plaster Cladding Systems (PPCS).

You can apply to be assessed for an External Plastering licence in one or both areas of practice if you have the required competencies.

You do not have to be assessed in both areas of practice, but LBPs must only undertake work they are competent to do, and recognise when other skills are required.

If you are a licensed or certifying plumber or gasfitter, you are already treated as if you are licensed in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, External Plastering and Roofing when carrying out restricted building work. You cannot apply to be licensed in these licence classes because you cannot duplicate your registration. You can apply for other licence classes if you wish.

Being treated as if you are licensed in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, External Plastering, and Roofing recognises that licensed or certifying plumbers and gasfitters have the skills and knowledge to carry out and supervise fitting and sealing or flashing of pipework through exterior walls, and certain roofing and cladding work.

What do I need to show to get my External Plastering licence?

The External Plastering licence class has four competencies that reflect the skills and knowledge required by a competent person to be licensed in this class.

Your assessor will look for broad evidence of your competence. It is not a tick the box exercise – they want to see whether, overall, you can demonstrate the practical experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge needed.

The following table shows the types of skills and knowledge you need to become licensed in External Plastering. You will not need to show your skills and knowledge in all these areas – remember your assessor is looking for broad evidence of your competence.

Competency	Example of skills and knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory environment of the building construction industry	Show your understanding of:  the purpose of the Building Act, the Building Code, the Health and Safety in Employment Act, and the Resource Management Act the key features of the LBP scheme the roles, responsibilities and work of key parties how external plastering fits in the building consent process the importance of operating within the scope of your competence and recognising when other expertise is needed. Your application pack will include guidance on the regulatory environment.
Demonstrate knowledge of current external plastering practice	Show your understanding of: external plastering terms, methods and practice how to find and interpret technical information working with other trades on-site safe working practices on site and environmental issues preliminary site set-up requirements.
Plan external plastering work	Interpret working drawings, specifications, programme schedules and quantity lists Order materials.
Carry out external plastering work	work safely at all times manage environmental issues comply with New Zealand Standards or current PPCS specifications at all times check, prepare, apply and finish plastering work appropriate for the area of practice you are applying for.

View full up-to-date details and examples of the competencies for External Plastering, at www.dbh.govt.nz/lbp-rules-2007