Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Swindon. Classes run full-time during the day at New College Swindon North Star Campus. You'll spend a year building the core practical and technical skills that plastering work demands. The course covers the fundamentals of solid and fibrous plastering, tools, materials, and safe working practices. It's a solid starting point if you're looking to move into the construction trades.
Who this course is for
Anyone
What you will learn
You'll apply plaster to walls and ceilings using solid plastering techniques.
You'll work with fibrous plasterwork materials and methods.
You'll select and use the correct tools and equipment for different plastering tasks.
You'll prepare surfaces correctly before plastering begins.
You'll follow health and safety procedures on construction sites.
You'll mix and apply render and backing coats to the required standard.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, working directly with plastering materials and tools. Classroom sessions support the practical work, covering underpinning knowledge such as materials, methods, and safe working practices. Assessment is through practical tasks and knowledge-based assignments that test what you can do and what you understand.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New College Swindon North Star Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer's labourer: assist qualified plasterers on site while you build experience.
Trainee plasterer: entry-level site role as you work toward further qualifications.
Dry lining operative: fix plasterboard and internal wall systems.
Rendering operative: apply external render finishes to buildings.
Construction trades assistant: general support role across plastering and related trades.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (City and Guilds): the natural next step, covering solid and fibrous plastering at a higher standard. Most plasterers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card will need a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering: the qualification that supports a CSCS Gold Card for experienced plasterers.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2: useful alongside trade qualifications when applying for apprenticeships or further training.
