Introduction to Plastering
Overview
This four-week part-time evening course is designed to help adults aged 19 and over learn, develop, and practice the skills needed for employment and/or career progression in plastering. The course is conducted in small, supportive groups and is both fun and engaging.
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Start dates and fees
Start date(s)
- Please refer to the table below.
Time
- 5.00-8.00pm (Monday and Tuesday)
Cost
- FREE
- Aged 19 or over (on August 31 2024) and living in eligible postcodes
- Earning below £25,000
- Unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits
- Employed and in receipt of qualifying benefits but take-home pay (disregarding benefits) is less than £892 a month (sole adult) or £1,437 a month (joint benefit)
- Economically inactive (learners who are not working and in receipt of benefits).
- £75* - if you do not fall into the above criteria.
*Cost for new learners only. Returning learners would be required to pay the full course fee of £150.
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| over 19 |
| 27/01/2025 | 2282A104 | £75.00 | Apply |
What will I study?
You will study how to:
- Prepare background surfaces
- Prepare the correct mix of plastering materials
- Apply render scratch coat to internal backgrounds
- Fix sheet materials
- Apply multi finish to plasterboard background
Entry requirements
- This course is only available to learners aged 19+.
- No previous experience or skills are required.
How long is the course?
4 weeks.
How will I be assessed?
Practical assessment.
What does the course lead to?
Completing this course could lead to working in a junior plasterer role within construction or as a maintenance professional, either employed or self-employed.
Local employers in the area include council maintenance departments, housing associations and schools.
What can I progress onto?
Career opportunities