Level 1 Plastering Course in Stockport. Classes run at Stockport College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including maths and English, to join. This City and Guilds level 1 plastering qualification covers the core skills and knowledge used in the plastering trade. The course runs over two years. It's a solid starting point if you're working toward a career as a plasterer.
Who this course is for
Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's at Grade 2 or above (including maths and English Language).
What you will learn
You'll learn how to apply solid plaster to walls and ceilings.
You'll practise mixing and applying render to external surfaces.
You'll develop skills in applying fibrous plasterwork.
You'll learn how to prepare surfaces correctly before plastering.
You'll understand health and safety practices on construction sites.
You'll learn how to use and maintain plastering tools and equipment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop at Stockport College. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work. You'll demonstrate your plastering skills directly, showing you can work to the standard required by the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockport College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer's labourer. Support skilled plasterers on site.
Trainee plasterer. Entry-level site work while building skills.
Construction operative. General site work across trades.
Dry lining operative. Fitting plasterboard and internal partitions.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering. The natural next step. Builds on Level 1 skills and takes you closer to working independently as a plasterer.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering. The qualification plasterers need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and fully independent trade work.
Plastering Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn and apply your skills on real projects.
