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Ceiling fixer
Ceiling fixers fit suspended ceilings in buildings to cover pipework, wiring, heating and air conditioning systems.
Average salary (a year)
£17000
Starter
£34000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
42.0 to 44.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a college course; an apprenticeship; applying directly
College
You could take a college course which may help you to get a trainee job. Courses include
Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills, Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations, Level 2 Diploma in Interior Systems, Level 2 Diploma in Dry Lining
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
    Apprenticeship
    You could complete an interior systems installer intermediate apprenticeship.
    This typically takes 24 months to complete as a mix of learning in the workplace and off-the-job study.
    Entry requirements
    You'll usually need:
    • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
    More Information
    equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
    guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
    Direct Application
    You could apply directly to work as a ceiling fixer. Employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English, maths and design and technology. Experience as a construction labourer or tradesperson will be helpful.
    More Information
    Registrations
    you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
    Further Information
    You can find out more about careers and training in construction from Go Construct.
    What it takes
    Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
    Skills and knowledge
    You'll need:
      The ability to work well with others
      Knowledge of building and construction
      The ability to work well with your hands
      Physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
      Knowledge of maths
      Physical fitness and endurance
      The ability to organise your time and workload
      To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    Digital Skills Level
    to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Related Restrictions
    have a good level of fitness
    What you will do
    Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
    Day to day tasks
    In this job, you could
    read technical drawings to plan the tasks on a job, work from access platforms, ladders or scaffolding, measure, set out and cut aluminium frameworks that hold ceiling panels, fit insulation materials into ceiling spaces, use hand and power tools to install panels, trim panels to fit around fixtures like lights, create gaps for tradespeople, like electricians, to get access, fit partitioning, dry lining or raised access flooring, check the quality of work
    Working environment
    You could work at a client's business, at a client's home or on a construction site.
    You may need to wear protective clothing.
    Your working environment may be cramped and at height.
    Career Path & Progression
    Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
    With experience, you could
    move into site supervision, get a manager position, set up your own business
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