Female plasterer breaking stereotypes after changing careers
Posted: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
There is a record number of female tradespeople working across the UK, as the number of women taking on construction roles continues to rise, Burnley Express reported. Nearly 20% of the Ring Stones Construction and Maintenance workforce are female – including Courtney Thorne, their first female plasterer currently gaining qualifications through her apprenticeship. After leaving college, Courtney started her professional journey in the care sector before deciding to try something new. As a naturally “hands-on” person, Courtney searched for roles in construction and soon applied for her apprenticeship at Ring Stones. She said, “It was a little scary gaining the confidence to apply, but once I did it, I knew it was a great career path.” Working primarily on repairs, Courtney spends most of her days in customers’ homes plastering, pointing and damp proofing. In future, she wants to continue expanding her skill set. Right now, she’s adding rendering to her developing list of services. She added: “When I first started, a plaster bag would nearly tip me over when I tried to pick one up; now it’s so easy. It just takes practice. You learn to deal with everything thrown your way.” “I’d recommend this career path to anyone who wants to pursue it—it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s worth it,” she noted. One of the biggest myths surrounding females in construction is the assumption that women don’t have the strength to keep up with the physical demands of the role.
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