Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Halifax

CostFREE
Duration404 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-time route into the plastering trade, covering the core skills and knowledge you need to work on site. The course runs for around 404 hours in total. You'll work toward a plastering qualification recognised by employers in the construction industry.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to apply plaster to walls and ceilings using industry techniques.
  • You'll develop skills in mixing and preparing plastering materials correctly.
  • You'll practise floating and setting coats to achieve smooth, level finishes.
  • You'll learn how to work safely on a construction site, following health and safety rules.
  • You'll understand how to read and follow job specifications and instructions.
  • You'll handle and maintain plastering tools and equipment properly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, applying plastering techniques under instructor guidance. Assessment is practical and skills-based, with you demonstrating tasks to the required standard. There may also be short written or knowledge-based assessments covering health and safety and trade knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer's labourer, supporting qualified plasterers on site
  • Trainee plasterer, working toward full trade status
  • Construction operative, general site work across trades
  • Dry-lining operative, fitting plasterboard and internal systems
  • Rendering operative, applying external render finishes

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 (Solid), a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on site.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Plastering, for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles in the trade.

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