Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover the core practical skills of plastering: preparing surfaces, applying plaster to internal backgrounds, forming sand and cement screeds, and producing components from moulds. Health, safety, and construction technology are also part of the course. You don't need to be employed to study. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll prepare background surfaces and plaster materials ready for application.
You'll apply plaster materials to internal backgrounds.
You'll produce components from moulds.
You'll form sand and cement screeds.
You'll follow health, safety, and welfare requirements in construction environments.
You'll read and interpret technical information and communicate with others on site.
You'll develop knowledge of construction technology.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a dedicated construction workshop, alongside classroom-based sessions covering technical knowledge. Assessment is against industry standards and covers both practical skills and underpinning knowledge. You do not need to be in employment to complete the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring warm clothing and hard-wearing trousers for workshop and outdoor practicals, a hard hat, and steel toe-capped boots. A hi-vis bib is optional but recommended. Bishop Burton College 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 role with a plastering contractor after Level 2.
Construction operative: general site work while progressing your plastering qualification.
Dry lining operative: related trade using similar surface preparation skills.
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering: the next step if you want to work as a qualified plasterer. Completing Level 2 is what opens the door to employment in the trade with a company or as a self-employed plasterer.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (Technical): a college-based route covering solid and fibrous plastering in more depth, building on your Level 1 skills.
