Level 1 Construction Skills (Plastering) Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Construction Skills College. This five-day, full-time daytime course covers the core skills of plaster skimming, from preparing backgrounds with PVA to applying finishing plaster on walls and ceilings. You'll also learn to install beading and carry out patch and repair work. No prior experience is needed. The course is hands-on throughout, with tutor support in individual training bays.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in plastering. It is intensive and focused on giving you the practical skills needed to work independently and earn a living once you complete your training.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements—just a genuine desire to learn plastering. You should have a real interest in developing plastering skills. We recommend contacting the centre to discuss the course content, if possible, arranging a visit to observe a course in action. This course is designed for individuals with no prior experience or only minimal experience.
What you will learn
You'll prepare wall and ceiling backgrounds correctly before plastering.
You'll mix and apply finishing plaster to achieve a smooth, consistent finish.
You'll skim a plain wall, a wall with a window opening, an attached pillar, and a ceiling area.
You'll install beading accurately.
You'll carry out patch and repair work to damaged plaster.
How you will learn
Learning is practical and classroom-based. You'll work in individual training bays, completing hands-on skimming tasks with tutor support throughout. The course is intensive and focused on repeatable technique. Assessment is based on the practical work you complete during the five days.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Construction Skills College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer - apply finishing plaster on residential and commercial sites.
Dry lining operative - fix and finish plasterboard systems.
Maintenance operative - carry out patch and repair work in managed properties.
Construction labourer - support plastering and finishing trades on site.
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - the qualification plasterers need to progress toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and work on larger commercial sites.
Level 2 Award in Construction Skills (Plastering) - builds on Level 1 with more complex skimming tasks and larger surface areas.
CSCS Green Card (Labourer) - an entry-level site card while you build toward your NVQ.
