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Ceiling fixers fit suspended ceilings that cover pipework, wiring, heating and air conditioning systems in buildings.
You could work: evenings / weekends;
As a ceiling fixer, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work at a client's business, at a client's home or on a construction site.
Your working environment may be cramped and at height.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course which may help you to get a trainee job. Courses include:
You could apply to do an Interior Systems Installer Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This typically takes 2 years to complete and is a mix of on-the-job training and study off site.
You'll usually need:
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.
You'll need to:
It may help when looking for work, if you've got a powered access licence to operate mobile elevated platforms, though this is not essential.
You can find out more about careers and training in construction from Go Construct.
With experience, you could move into:site supervision; estimating; contract management; health and safety
You could also set up your own business.