Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Wolverhampton. Evening plastering classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. The course runs over 12 weeks part-time, so you can fit your studies around work or other commitments. You'll cover the core practical skills and knowledge that form the foundation of plastering work.

Who this course is for

School Leavers/ Adult Learners

Entry requirements

www.wolvcoll.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare surfaces for plastering
  • You'll practise applying plaster to walls and ceilings
  • You'll develop skills in mixing and using plastering materials
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites
  • You'll learn how to use and maintain plastering tools and equipment
  • You'll gain an introduction to the standards and practices used in the plastering trade

How you will learn

Classes are classroom and workshop based, giving you hands-on practical experience alongside underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and skills demonstrations. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that the Level 1 Diploma in Plastering is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road 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 with on-site training
  • Construction operative: general site work with plastering as a core skill
  • Dry lining operative: fitting plasterboard and internal wall systems

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 plastering qualification, the natural next step is a Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, which takes your practical skills further and is the level most employers look for in a trained plasterer. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Plastering supports progression toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, which many construction employers require.

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