Free Level 1 Construction skills (Plastering) Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. This makes it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core practical and technical skills that plastering work requires, from preparing surfaces to applying and finishing plaster. The course runs for 150 hours in total. It's a City and Guilds construction skills (plastering) qualification and a solid first step toward working in the trade.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Construction skills (Plastering)
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces ready for plastering work.
You'll mix and apply plaster to walls and ceilings.
You'll finish and smooth plastered surfaces to a consistent standard.
You'll work safely and follow health and safety requirements on site.
You'll use and maintain plastering tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand the properties of different plastering materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment at St Helens College, alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations. Check the college's website for the most up-to-date details on entry requirements before you apply.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer's labourer: assist qualified plasterers on residential and commercial sites.
Trainee plasterer: entry-level plastering work under supervision.
Construction operative: general site work across the building trades.
Dry lining operative: fixing and finishing internal wall systems.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: the next step for anyone working toward a career as a qualified plasterer. Covers solid and fibrous plastering at a higher level.
Level 2 NVQ in Plastering: a work-based qualification that demonstrates occupational competence and supports progress toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
