Adults

Construction

Level 1 Certificate in Plastering

Share page:

desktop cover image
banner image

This course provides an excellent introduction to the world of plastering within the construction industry.

You’ll learn how to prepare surfaces, mix plaster materials and apply and set plaster coats and develop skills in rendering, beading, skimming and plaster finishes.

More information

The course will start in September and will take one year to complete. You will attend College one evening per week, from 6.00pm – 9.00pm.

The course takes place at our STEM Centre, Technology Campus, St Helens WA9 1TT.

During this course, you will cover the following:

  • Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction
  • Introduction to the Construction Industry
  • Preparing background surfaces and applying render coats
  • Preparing background surfaces and applying finishing coats
  • Mixing materials and applying floating coats

During this course, you’ll be assessed by a range of practical observations and an end of unit theory test.

You do not need any formal qualifications, just passion and a commitment to your studies.

The course fee is £362. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.

This course is the first step towards launching a career as a successful Plasterer. You could progress on to Level 2 Plastering to enhance your skills and knowledge or alternatively, you could secure an apprenticeship to gain on-the-job skills and experience.

lda-hide-empty
lda-hide-empty
lda-hide-empty
lda-hide-empty
lda-hide-empty
lda-hide-empty
 

Connecting Classroom to Career

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore.

Veterinary Nurse

£18k - £26k

Pet Behaviour Counsellor

£15k - £50k

bullet icon

Zoologist

£18k - £48k

RSPCA Inspector

£19k - £30k

Animal Care Worker

£14k - £24k

bullet icon

Dog Groomer

£13k - £20k

Events & Open Days

Artwork with text saying Early Years and Teaching Assistant Careers Information Evening
12
May

Early Years and Teaching Assistant Careers Information Evening

Join us for our Early Years and Teaching Assistant Careers Information Evening and discover how you can take the next step in a rewarding career in education.
Picture with the text saying Waiting Room Photography Exhibition
20
Apr

Waiting Rooms Photography Exhibition

Join us on Monday 20th April as we open up our Town Centre Reception up as we exhibit the amazing work from our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) alumnus, Abdullrhman Hassona, as he showcases his amazing Photography Exhibition, Waiting Rooms.

SEARCH OUR WEBSITE