Hi all 
I'm 26 years old and want to change career. I have never worked in the construction industry before but my current job involves alot of hands on work.
Can anyone tell me the best way to 'get my foot in the door' in the plastering industry? Do I try and get a job as a plasterers mate then train on the job with college day release or do I need to get any qualifications before I look to start?
I have a wife with a baby on the way so I need to earn some money whilst I'm training as a plasterer.
Can anyone also tell me roughly how much a plasterers mate can expect to earn and how long the training lasts before you can become a fully qualified plasterer?
Sorry for all the questions
Cheers
CW

I'm 26 years old and want to change career. I have never worked in the construction industry before but my current job involves alot of hands on work.
Can anyone tell me the best way to 'get my foot in the door' in the plastering industry? Do I try and get a job as a plasterers mate then train on the job with college day release or do I need to get any qualifications before I look to start?
I have a wife with a baby on the way so I need to earn some money whilst I'm training as a plasterer.
Can anyone also tell me roughly how much a plasterers mate can expect to earn and how long the training lasts before you can become a fully qualified plasterer?
Sorry for all the questions

Cheers
CW