Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Folkestone. Classes run at Folkestone College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 14 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the fundamentals of plastering: health and safety in construction, working effectively on site, and practical skills including plastering walls and corners. Optional units cover plastering ceilings and working with plaster moulds. All practical work takes place in well-equipped workshops. A solid starting point if you're exploring how to become a plasterer.
Who this course is for
Begin your journey into the construction industry and learn the basics of Plastering.
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety practices used in construction trades
You'll develop communication and teamworking skills for construction environments
You'll plaster walls to a finished standard
You'll plaster corners accurately
You'll plaster ceilings (optional unit)
You'll use plaster materials to produce moulds (optional unit)
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical lessons in the workshops. Assessment is through a portfolio of work, practical observations, written work, and online tests. You'll need to wear PPE when working in the workshop.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to wear PPE when working in the workshop. Folkestone College will confirm exactly what you need to bring before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer's labourer: support skilled plasterers on site while building experience
Trainee plasterer: entry-level site role working toward full plasterer status
Construction operative: general site work across trades
Dry lining operative: fixing plasterboard and internal wall systems
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: the next step toward becoming a qualified plasterer and working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card
Level 2 NVQ in Plastering: a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on site and is recognised by employers
CSCS Green Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme): some learners pursue this alongside or after Level 1 to work on managed sites
