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Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Portsmouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the core skills and knowledge needed to start a career in plastering. The course takes one year and includes at least 30 hours of on-the-job industry experience, plus site visits and expert demonstrations. Units cover safe working practices, building methods, construction technology, preparing background surfaces, and plaster materials. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including maths and English.

Who this course is for

Designed for those who wish to pursue a career in plastering and who are not currently working in the industry.

Units include:

understanding how to carry out safe work practices introduction to building methods introduction to construction technology introduction into preparing background surfaces introduction to plaster materials. During the course, you will complete a minimum of 30 hours of on-the-job experience within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on many live projects including various community projects and benefit from site visits, industry talks and demonstrations from experts.

Entry requirements

A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply safe work practices on plastering tasks.
  • You'll understand building methods and construction technology.
  • You'll prepare background surfaces ready for plastering.
  • You'll work with a range of plaster materials.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through live community projects.
  • You'll complete at least 30 hours of on-the-job industry experience.
  • You'll document your progress in a diploma portfolio.

How you will learn

Classes run two to three days a week, typically 9.00am to 4.30pm. You'll complete practical assignments and in-class assessments alongside two online exams. You'll record your learning in a diploma portfolio folder. High attendance is required to achieve the qualification. All elements, including the portfolio, practical work, and exams, must be completed to pass.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer's labourer: support skilled plasterers on site while building experience.
  • Trainee plasterer: entry-level plastering work following this level 1 plastering qualification.
  • Dry lining operative: fix plasterboard and internal wall systems.
  • Rendering operative: apply external render finishes to buildings.
  • General construction operative: broad site work while developing trade skills.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: the natural next step after this course, deepening practical skills and moving toward skilled-worker status.
  • Plastering Apprenticeship Standard: combine work and study, earning while you train toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering: for those aiming toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and fully qualified plasterer status.
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