Level 1 Plastering Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. You'll spend a year building the practical and technical foundations of plastering work, covering the core skills employers expect at entry level. There are no specific entry requirements; the college will talk you through what's involved before you start. A level 1 plastering qualification is a solid first step if you're heading into the construction trades. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Plastering with certificate.
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 learn how to prepare surfaces for plastering, including backgrounds and substrates.
You'll apply plaster to walls and ceilings using hand tools and techniques.
You'll mix and use plastering materials correctly and safely.
You'll work to health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll read and follow basic technical information and job instructions.
You'll finish plaster surfaces to a consistent standard.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop environment, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through practical tasks and observations that test your ability to carry out plastering work to the required standard, as well as knowledge-based assessments covering materials, tools, and safe working practices.
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
Plastering labourer: assist qualified plasterers on site
Construction operative: general site work across trades
Dry lining operative: fix plasterboard and internal partitions
Maintenance operative: carry out repairs including plaster patching
Self-employed plasterer's assistant: work alongside a sole trader
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled-worker status and a CSCS card recognised by main contractors.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering: for experienced plasterers moving into supervisory roles or self-employment at a higher level.
CSCS Green Card (Labourer): some learners pursue this alongside or after Level 1 to work on managed sites.
