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Level 1 Plastering Course in Wallsend

Cost£993.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Plastering Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. There are no specific entry requirements, so contact the college to find out if this is the right starting point for you. Over one year, you'll develop the practical skills and knowledge that form the foundation of plastering work. This City and Guilds plastering qualification covers the core techniques used in the trade.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TPLAS | Course Title = Plastering Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 6007937X | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Plastering | College Delivery Area = STEM Construction and Green Initiatives (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply solid plastering to walls and ceilings
  • You'll work with a range of plastering materials and tools
  • You'll prepare surfaces correctly before applying plaster
  • You'll produce flat and level plastered finishes
  • You'll follow health and safety practices on site
  • You'll understand the properties of plastering materials and how to mix them

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test your skills and knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out plastering work to a set standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer's labourer. Support skilled plasterers on construction sites.
  • Trainee plasterer. Entry-level role while building trade experience.
  • Construction operative. General site work across building projects.
  • Dry lining operative. Fitting plasterboard and internal partitions.

What you could study next

After this Level 1 plastering qualification, the natural next step is a Level 2 Diploma in Plastering. That qualification takes your skills further and is the level most employers look for when hiring plasterers. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Plastering supports progression toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, which you'll need for most construction site work.

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