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Level 1 Plastering Course in Bristol – SGS College Filton Campus

Cost£1,221.00
Duration408 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Plastering Course in Bristol. Classes run at SGS College Filton Campus, full-time during the day. Fees apply, though students aged 16 to 18 years old pay a significantly reduced fee, and concessions may be available if you're 19 or over. This level 1 plastering qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in plastering. The course runs to 408 hours. It's a solid foundation if you're taking your first steps toward a career as a plasterer.

Who this course is for

Most full-time courses at SGS are for learners aged 16-18 with some provision available for those aged 14 plus on request. If you are aged 19 and over then formal qualifications that are a prerequisite for younger age groups may not be suitable. Please check the college website www.sgscol.ac.uk for more in-depth information regarding full-time study programmes or contact us on 0800 0567 253 or email [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare surfaces ready for plastering
  • You'll apply solid and hollow background materials
  • You'll mix and apply backing coats of plaster
  • You'll apply finishing coats to achieve smooth, flat surfaces
  • You'll work with fibrous plasterwork and mouldings
  • You'll follow health and safety practices on site
  • You'll use and maintain plastering tools and equipment correctly

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop setting, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test both your technique and your understanding of plastering principles. You'll be assessed on the quality of your finished work as well as your ability to work safely and follow correct processes.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. SGS College Filton 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 building experience
  • Apprentice plasterer: combine work and training toward a skilled trade
  • Dry lining operative: fix plasterboard and internal wall systems
  • Rendering operative: apply external render and finish coatings
  • Fibrous plaster fixer: install decorative plaster mouldings and cornices

What you could study next

A Level 1 plastering qualification is a step toward the Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, which takes your skills further and opens the door to a CSCS skilled-worker card. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Plastering is the qualification experienced plasterers use to demonstrate full occupational competence. You could also explore an Apprenticeship in Plastering to earn while you learn at a higher level.

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