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Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Ealing

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 Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, full-time during the day. You'll spend a year building the core skills and techniques plasterers use on the job, covering both theory and hands-on practical work. The course suits those starting out in the trade. Entry requirements include four GCSEs at grade 2 or above (including English and maths), or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3. At enrolment, you'll have an interview and may complete an initial assessment.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths

or

Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply plaster to walls and ceilings using industry-standard techniques.
  • You'll prepare surfaces correctly before plastering begins.
  • You'll mix and use a range of plastering materials safely.
  • You'll work with solid and hollow background surfaces.
  • You'll apply render coats to external surfaces.
  • You'll follow health and safety practices on site.
  • You'll read and interpret basic construction drawings and specifications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a combination of classroom theory and practical sessions in the plastering workshop. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or knowledge-based assessments. Your tutors will assess your work throughout the course. At enrolment, you'll have an interview with course tutors, and you may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community 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.
  • Apprentice plasterer: earn while you train toward a full plastering qualification.
  • Dry lining operative: fix plasterboard and internal wall systems.
  • Rendering operative: apply external render coats to buildings.
  • Film set plasterer: create decorative and structural plasterwork for film and TV productions.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (City and Guilds): the next step toward becoming a qualified plasterer, covering a wider range of plastering techniques.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering: the qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card and demonstrates full occupational competence to employers.
  • Apprenticeship in Plastering: combine work and study to earn while you build your skills.
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