Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Barrow-in-Furness – Furness College Channelside Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Construction skills (Plastering) Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. This construction skills (plastering) qualification covers the core techniques and knowledge you need to work in plastering. You'll study for one year, learning how to prepare surfaces, apply plaster, and work safely on site. It's a solid starting point if you're thinking about how to become a plasterer.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare surfaces for plastering, including cleaning and priming.
  • You'll practise applying plaster to walls and ceilings using industry techniques.
  • You'll develop skills in mixing and using plastering materials correctly.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and follow health and safety rules on site.
  • You'll understand the tools and equipment used in plastering and how to maintain them.
  • You'll gain knowledge of construction materials and how they behave.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop at Furness College Channelside Campus. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out plastering techniques to the required standard. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer's labourer: support qualified plasterers on site while you build experience.
  • Trainee plasterer: entry-level plastering work with on-the-job training.
  • Construction operative: general site work across plastering and related trades.
  • Dry lining operative: fitting plasterboard and internal wall systems.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: the next step toward becoming a qualified plasterer. A Level 2 construction skills (plastering) qualification is what most employers look for when hiring.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Plastering: an NVQ route that can support your application for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2: useful alongside trade qualifications and often required for apprenticeships or further study.

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