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Level 1 Plastering Course in Scunthorpe

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact DN Colleges Group for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Plastering Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at North Lindsey College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover the core practical skills of the trade: preparing surfaces, mixing materials, applying scratch coats, floating coats, and setting coats, plus health and safety in construction. This level 1 plastering qualification is a solid first step toward working in the trade. You'll build a portfolio of practical and theory evidence assessed by your tutor.

Who this course is for

It allows the candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progressing in Plastering. It covers the following skills: • Preparing background surfaces and plastering materials • Applying scratch coats • Fixing sheet Materials • Applying floating coats • Applying setting coats

Entry requirements

Grades 3 and 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare background surfaces and mix plaster materials correctly.
  • You'll apply scratch coats to internal backgrounds.
  • You'll fix sheet materials to walls.
  • You'll apply floating coats to walls.
  • You'll apply setting coats to walls.
  • You'll understand principles of building construction and how to read and use construction information.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and welfare requirements on construction sites.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions and theory work in the classroom. As you progress, your tutor will assess each unit under formal assessment conditions to confirm your skills and knowledge. You'll also build a portfolio of practical and theory evidence to support the qualification. Assessment covers all core units of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Lindsey 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 you develop your skills.
  • Trainee plasterer: entry-level site role as you work toward higher qualifications.
  • Construction operative: general site work with a plastering specialism.
  • Dry lining operative: fixing sheet materials and boarding in new builds and refurbishments.

What you could study next

After this, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, which takes your practical skills further and is the level most employers look for when hiring plasterers. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Plastering is the qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card, opening doors to a wider range of site work. Apprenticeship routes in plastering are also worth exploring alongside or after Level 2.

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