• Course Type
    16-19 Courses
  • Course Code
    PB106
  • Campus
    Wirral Waters
  • Start Date
    8th Sep 2025
  • Level
    Level 1
  • Duration
    1 year

The Aspiring Professional course in Plastering offers a solid stepping stone into the world of construction, giving beginners the essential skills to get started.

Students learn the fundamentals of surface preparation, material mixing, and plaster application through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on workshop training. Whether aiming for advanced study or an entry-level job on-site, this course lays the groundwork for a successful future in plastering.

  • Course Details

    You will study:

    • Apply Plaster to Internal Surfaces
    • Apply Render to External Surfaces
    • Construction Health and Safety
    • Preparing Background Surfaces for Plasterwork
    • The Construction Industry
  • Entry Guidelines

    • There are no formal entry qualifications required to study at this level.
    • Basic levels of literacy and numeracy are expected.

    If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Where can I progress to?

    This programme offers progression to our Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Diploma.

  • Timetable

    3 days per week incorporating maths, English, work experience and tutorial.

  • Equipment Required

    For this course, you will be required to have

    • Work boots
    • Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
    • A pen and paper

Related Careers

Plasterers

Plasterers apply dry linings, plaster and cement mixtures to walls and ceilings, fix fibrous sheets and cast and fix ornamental plasterwork to the interior or exterior of buildings.

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