Not currently running. Our plastering workshop came out of the old building and is being set up again at our new Price Street Business Centre site. The courses below are ready to run — register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as dates are confirmed.
We offer two plastering courses — a five-day introduction to the basics, and a ten-day course that builds on it with more advanced skills. Full details for both are below.
5-Day Plastering Course
Course Overview
This short, five-day course introduces the basics of plastering. It’s ideal for students who are new to plastering and want to learn the fundamentals through an intensive, hands-on week.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to basic tools and materials
- Fixing plasterboard to stud work
- Applying scrim and beading
- Surface preparation and absorption considerations
- Applying bonding to a surface
- Skimming to a smooth, professional finish
Course Duration
5 days
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications required. Candidates must be 18 or over and physically able to carry out manual work.
Who Is This Course For?
Great for anyone wanting to start a career in plastering, builders looking to add plastering to their skill set, and self-builders wanting to finish their own projects.
Cost & Funding
Please contact us for current course fees and available funding options.
Course Overview
Our ten-day course builds on the basics covered in our five-day course, adding further skills and knowledge. It’s ideal for people new to plastering who want to develop a new career, or tradespeople looking to offer additional services to their customers.
What You’ll Learn
Everything in the 5-day course, plus:
- Using a wider range of plastering tools
- Forming internal and external corners
- Plastering ceilings
- Plastering a full room
- Developing speed and precision
Course Duration
10 days of intensive, practical plastering training in our purpose-built workshop.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications required. Candidates must be 18 or over and physically able to carry out manual work.
Who Is This Course For?
Great for anyone wanting to start a career in plastering, builders looking to add plastering to their skill set, and self-builders wanting to finish their own projects.
Cost & Funding
Please contact us for current course fees and available funding options.
Register your interest
Tell us which trade you’re interested in and where you’re based. We’ll come back with dates, fees, and whether you’re eligible for a funded place.