Basic Plastering

About the Course

The course is designed to provide basic plastering skills for those seeking employment in the multi-trade with no previous experience or knowledge in this job sector. This course demonstrates the right procedure from project preparation to the finishing of the job.

Course Contents

• Understand plastering tools and materials
  
• Project inspection and site work preparation
  
• Screeding a sand and cement floor from a given level or datum point
  
• Dry lining
  
• Hang and fix angle and Belcast beads
  
• Forming window openings, reveals and piers
  
• Floating and setting coat to a ceiling
  
• Floating a beam
  
• Patching a ceiling

Course Duration

• 5 weeks, 1 day a week
• 5 days intensive

Further Study

You may be eligble to study towards City & Guilds Construction Basic Skills Level 1 and Level 2.