Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Leeds – Leeds College of Building – Full-time
CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll learn to use plastering tools, prepare walls and ceilings, apply sand and cement render, work with lightweight plaster, and fix fibrous plasterwork such as dado rails and ceiling centres. The course also covers external render, floor screed, and plasterboard preparation. An assessment takes place before you start, so the course is matched to the right level for you.
Who this course is for
L1 Diploma in Plastering: How to use plastering tools and equipment e.g. trowel and hand board; Discover the origin of plaster; How to prepare walls and ceilings of prior to applying plaster; How to apply sand/cement and lightweight plaster to various backgrounds; How to create and fix fibrous plasterwork such as dado rails and ceiling centres; How to apply external render and floor screed; The various types of plasterboard that are available and how to prepare them for internal surfaces. There is also the opportunity to visit a local plasterboard plant to see how the products are manufactured
Entry requirements
If you are aged 16-18 you will complete an assessment and attend an interview. If you are aged 19 and over you will complete a basic skills assessment.
What you will learn
You'll use plastering tools and equipment, including trowels and hand boards.
You'll learn about the origins and properties of plaster.
You'll prepare walls and ceilings before applying plaster.
You'll apply sand and cement render and lightweight plaster to different backgrounds.
You'll create and fix fibrous plasterwork such as dado rails and ceiling centres.
You'll apply external render and floor screed.
You'll identify the different types of plasterboard and prepare them for internal surfaces.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom and workshop at Leeds College of Building. Training covers both the practical application of plastering techniques and the underpinning knowledge behind them. Assessment is carried out throughout the course, combining practical tasks with knowledge-based activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer. Entry-level site plastering work after completing Level 2.
Dry liner. Specialist plasterboard and partition installation.
Renderer. External render and finish on residential and commercial buildings.
Fibrous plasterer. Decorative plasterwork, cornices, and ceiling features.
Construction labourer. Site support roles while building toward a plastering career.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (City and Guilds). The natural next step. A Level 2 plastering qualification moves you toward skilled-worker status and is the level most employers look for when hiring plasterers.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering. For experienced plasterers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
