Level 1 Plastering Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. You'll develop practical plastering skills, learning how to apply plaster to internal walls, floors, and ceilings, as well as external coatings using sand, cement, and pebbledash. The course covers the core techniques that form the foundation of a plastering career. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need specific prior qualifications to apply.
Who this course is for
16-18 and Adults
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll apply plaster to internal walls, ceilings, and floors to a smooth finish.
You'll work with sand and cement renders on external surfaces.
You'll use pebbledash and stone-effect materials for external coatings.
You'll handle and prepare plastering materials and tools correctly.
You'll follow health and safety practices on site.
You'll develop an understanding of different plaster types and their uses.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the college's plastering workshops, alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is carried out through practical tasks and observations that test your ability to apply plastering techniques to the required standard. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer's labourer: support skilled plasterers on residential and commercial sites.
Trainee plasterer: entry-level site work while building your skills.
Construction operative: general site roles across the building trade.
Dry lining operative: fixing plasterboard and internal wall systems.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: the next step toward skilled-trade work. Completing Level 2 opens the door to employment in the plastering trade or with a building services company.
Level 3 Diploma in Plastering: advanced techniques including fibrous plastering, used in ornamental work and the restoration of historic buildings.
Plastering Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
