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Free Plastering Course in Lee-On-Solent

CostFREE
Duration3 weeks
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Plastering Course in Lee-On-Solent. Classes run at Silver Trowel Training Centre, full-time during the day. This is a free plastering course for adults aged 19 or over who live or work in Hampshire. It combines online study with hands-on plastering classes at the centre, so you build practical skills fast. The course runs for 3 weeks. You'll cover core wet trades techniques used on real construction projects. No prior experience or formal qualifications are needed to apply.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone aged 19 or over who is looking to enter or progress within the construction industry — whether you are currently employed, unemployed, or self-employed. To be eligible, you must live in Hampshire or work for an organisation based in Hampshire.

Funded through a government-backed Skills Bootcamp in partnership with Hampshire County Council, this course is designed for those who want to gain practical, industry-recognised skills in plastering and wet trades — fast.

No prior experience is necessary, and the programme is fully inclusive to all learners.

Whether you're looking for a career change, wanting to formalise your existing skills, or simply taking your first step into construction, this bootcamp will equip you with the confidence, qualifications, and hands-on experience to compete in a high-demand sector.

Entry requirements

No prior construction experience or formal qualifications are required.

Proof of right to work in the UK — a valid passport or birth certificate is required, along with photographic ID Safety footwear — learners must bring their own steel toe-capped boots or shoes on the day

What you will learn

  • You'll practise applying plaster to walls and ceilings to a smooth finish
  • You'll learn how to mix and prepare plastering materials correctly
  • You'll develop skills in skimming, floating, and rendering
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites
  • You'll work with the tools and equipment used in professional wet trades

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll complete some study online before or alongside your time at Silver Trowel Training Centre. The practical sessions are full-time and daytime, giving you concentrated hands-on training over 3 weeks. Assessment is based on your practical work and skills demonstrated at the centre.

What you will need to bring

You must bring your own steel toe-capped boots or shoes. You'll also need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK, such as a valid passport or birth certificate, plus photographic ID. Silver Trowel Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer - apply skimming and rendering skills on construction sites
  • Dry lining operative - fit plasterboard in new builds and refurbs
  • General construction operative - broad site work across trades
  • Self-employed plasterer - take on domestic and commercial contracts
  • Maintenance operative - plastering repairs in housing and facilities

What you could study next

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering - the qualification most employers and contractors look for when hiring experienced plasterers. It also supports your application for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction - strengthens your site safety knowledge and is valued by employers across the construction industry.
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