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Plastering (Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma) — Full-time

Course outline

This course is perfect if you have a good eye for detail, have good coordination and enjoy physical work. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a well plastered wall and knowing that you did it!

You’ll learn all about plastering in a commercial and domestic setting including:

  • Internal solid plastering
  • One and two coat rendering systems
  • Mechanically fixing plasterboard
  • Fixing and finishing dry lining

Customer service skills and working on large projects are also important aspects of this course.

    You can expect a combination of practical and theoretical learning to give you a good degree of knowledge and practice in this tricky but satisfying art form. You’ll develop your skills within dedicated workshop spaces and with the full support of very experienced tutors, all with professional plastering backgrounds.

    How to apply for this course

    Apply online to start in 2024/25.

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    Location Date
    664 Nuthall Road
    Basford
    Nottingham
    NG8 6AQ

    Start: Monday 2nd September 2024

    Course code: C000134 / Q000781

    Qualification

    City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Plastering (Construction)

    Duration

    1 year

    Level Level 1
    Entry requirements

    You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 1-3, including English at grade 2 and Maths at grade 2. Alternatively, a relevant Entry 3 vocational qualification would be considered.

    Teaching & assessment

    Assessment will include multiple choice papers, practical assessments and external online tests.

    Progression

    Choose to follow with further study at college on a Level 2 programme either in plastering or another trade, or onto an apprenticeship.

    Additional information

    Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

    If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

    If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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