1 Week Plastering Course

Plastering Course description

This short yet intensive course is perfect for learning basic introductory plastering skills and gaining an insight into the plastering industry with a view to undertaking your own small projects. The course covers rendering, beading, plaster-boarding and skimming.

Who is this plastering course for?

Perfect for beginners looking to start a career in plastering or as a refresher course for those looking to strengthen their plastering skills.

Certificate

In-house certificated

Curriculum

• Health and safety
• Introduction to tools
• Introduction to Materials
• Hawk and trowel demo and practice
• Preparation of backgrounds prior to render
• Application of render
• Rendering wall – practice of double coating with forehand and backhand techniques.
• Finishing wall to scratch coat
• Level and float wall
• Plasterboarding walls and ceiling
• Tape joints
• Introduction to beading
• Bead around window
• Skim walls and ceiling using multi-finish

This course is a short introduction to plastering and perfect for learning some basic techniques or as a refresher course. If you want to learn more and enter the plastering trade we recommend our comprehensive 6 week Diploma course which covers all aspects of plastering and includes on site experience with a qualified plasterer.

Other information and costs

On completion of the course you have the option of completing a longer course.

£600