C&G 6708-13 Diploma Plastering (Level 1)

Diplomas in plastering provide a learner the opportunity to progress from beginner to advanced level plastering. It provides recognition of the knowledge and skills needed to work in this area of the construction field.

There are no formal requirements for this course.

This course allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in plastering. You will learn how to:

• Prepare background surfaces and mix plastering materials.

• Applying scratch coats to internal backgrounds.

• Fixing sheet materials.

• Applying floating coats to wall.

• Applying setting coats to wall.

Synoptic practical tasks, a series of knowledge questions for each unit and a multi - choice online end test.

Sixteen / Eighteen

Full Time Further Education courses are free to school leavers and those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course. Exam resit fees may apply as applicable.

Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government.

Low Income / Unemployed Seeking Work

Students that are unemployed and currently seeking work, or on a low income of up to £25,750 per annum may be able to enrol to a course at Level 2 or below free of charge. This is a government initiative and the course offer is subject to change. Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government. This does not affect your rights under Consumer Law.

* Courses listed as free under the course details are free (material costs may apply as shown in the additional information section).

In order to be able to study on this course you will need to purchase a kit which includes the essential range of equipment for you to start the course. A construction site uniform is also available to order and is mandatory. Both kit and uniform should be ordered in advance of starting the course. You will also need to wear steel toe capped boots when entering all areas within the construction site.  

Future progression to a full time level 2 Diploma or a plastering apprenticeship.