Plastering Certificate

You'll dive into hands-on activities that build your plastering expertise, learning the specialist techniques used by professionals in the trade. Alongside this practical experience, you'll explore essential theory that highlights safe working practices in the construction industry. You'll also gain a solid understanding of the tools, materials, and methods used not only in plastering but across a range of construction trades.

Basic health and safety in plastering is essential to ensure a safe working environment for everyone on site. This includes wearing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety boots, gloves, and eye protection to prevent injuries. Workers must be trained to handle tools and materials safely, use proper lifting techniques, keep the work area clean and free from hazards. It's also important to follow safe procedures when working at height and to be aware of the risks posed by dust, noise, and manual handling. Understanding and following these basic safety measures helps prevent accidents and promotes a responsible, professional approach to plastering.

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.

You do not need to have any formal qualifications in this subject.

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.

Timetable: Tuesday's and Thursday's 6:00pm-9:00pm

All students are required to wear long legged work pants and safety footwear.

Observation of practical tasks and basic written knowledge tests.

You can study this course for free if you:

• Are a resident of the Liverpool City Region (Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
• Are unemployed and in receipt of a state benefit
• Live outside of the Liverpool City Region and earn less than £25,750