HARDCOPY Drywall Finisher and Plasterer Red Seal 453A Exam Study Guide
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Valid For All Provinces Drywall Finisher and Plasterer 453A Red Seal Exam Prep Study Kit
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The Study Kit Contains the Following Resources:
Complete lessons and readings for the Red Seal Occupational Standard and curriculum.
1000+ Questions + Complete Red Seal actual exams with answers.
Flashcards training program, with questions on the front and answers on the back.
Applies to all Red Seal exams below:
National Occupational Classification (NOC): 73102
Designation Year: 2012
Designated Red Seal in: NL, NS, ON, PE, QC
Trade title: Drywall Finisher and Plasterer, in NL, NS, ON, PE
Other titles used in provinces/territories: Plasterer (QC)
A Drywall Finisher and Plasterer tapes and finishes wallboard (drywall), applies, maintains and restores plaster and similar materials on interior and exterior walls, ceilings and building partitions to make them more decorative, soundproof and firerated. A Drywall Finisher and Plasterer also textures concrete, applies coats of plaster to foundation materials, and installs, repairs and restores mouldings and ornaments. Specifically, a Drywall Finisher and Plasterer:
- tapes and finish wallboard (drywall)
- applies tape to fire rate and gas proof walls
- installs beads to protect corners
- fills joints and imperfections
- mixes and applies compound and sands to create a smooth surface
- textures concrete, prepared walls and ceilings
- applies coats of plaster to foundation materials
- wires mesh and installs ornaments
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At first I thought the price was high, but once I started going through the material I realized how much is included. The explanations read like an experienced instructor talking directly to you. I kept thinking, 'I wish I had this when I wrote my last certification exam.' It also helped me brush up on topics I had not seen since college.
This study kit gave me structure when I didn't know where to start. The flashcards were especially helpful on my commute, and the longer practice questions made me think the way the exam does. It felt like someone had already done the hard work of sorting out what really matters. It ended up being my main resource for this exam.