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Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Leeds – Leeds College of Building – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll learn to use plastering tools, prepare walls and ceilings, apply sand and cement render, lightweight plaster, and floor screed. The course also covers fibrous plasterwork, external render, and plasterboard installation. You'll have an assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you. A great entry point if you're exploring how to become a plasterer.

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 prepare walls and ceilings before applying plaster
  • You'll apply sand and cement render and lightweight plaster to different backgrounds
  • You'll apply external render and floor screed
  • You'll create and fix fibrous plasterwork such as dado rails and ceiling centres
  • You'll work with different types of plasterboard and prepare them for internal surfaces
  • You'll learn about the origins and properties of plaster

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom and practical workshop setting at Leeds College of Building. Teaching covers both the theory and hands-on skills of plastering. Assessment is through practical tasks and knowledge checks that reflect the City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Plastering requirements.

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's labourer: support skilled plasterers on site
  • Plastering apprentice: combine work and study toward full trade status
  • Construction operative: general site work while building trade skills
  • Dry lining operative: fix plasterboard and internal wall systems

What you could study next

After this Level 1 Diploma, the natural next step is a Level 2 Diploma in Plastering. That qualification takes your skills further and is the level most employers look for when hiring plasterers. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Plastering supports the CSCS skilled-worker card that many construction sites require. City and Guilds offer qualifications at both levels.

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