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Free Level 1 Plastering Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Plastering Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 12 months. You'll develop practical plastering skills alongside other core construction trades. Units cover solid plastering, fibrous plastering, and the safe use of tools and materials. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths, to join.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills (Plastering).

Who this course is for

Are you considering a career in the construction Industry? If you'd like to develop the essential skills required for the construction industry and achieve a qualification, then this is the course for you. This course is for learners interested in working in the construction industry, but are not yet ready to specialise in one trade. You will have the opportunity to develop the practical skills needed for a range of trades before choosing your progression pathway. You will develop a range of technical and employability skills for Plastering. You will also complete a mandatory unit on health and safety in construction and learn about the working in the construction industry. As part of the course, you'll be able to develop your functional skills in English and maths alongside your construction skills. This will help fully prepare you for a successful career in the construction sector. Work Experience is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a work placement relevant to your study.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply solid plastering techniques to walls and ceilings.
  • You'll work with fibrous plasterwork and mouldings.
  • You'll use plastering tools and equipment safely.
  • You'll prepare surfaces correctly before plastering.
  • You'll mix and apply finishing coats to a smooth standard.
  • You'll follow health and safety practices on site.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting. Tutors will demonstrate techniques and you'll practise them directly. Assessment is through practical tasks and observations that show your competence in plastering skills.

What you will need to bring

The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer labourer, supports qualified plasterers on construction sites.
  • Construction operative, carries out general tasks across a building project.
  • Plastering apprentice, earns while training toward a full plastering qualification.
  • Dryliner, fits plasterboard and internal wall systems.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, the next step toward skilled trade work and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Plastering, a work-based route that demonstrates on-site competence.
  • Construction apprenticeship, combines paid work with further trade training at Level 2 or above.
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