Introduction to Rendering

What You’ll Learn

This course is designed to give you a good understanding of the basics of rendering. Whether you are a total beginner or someone who has some knowledge of rendering, this course will teach you the various steps required to complete any rendering projects that you may come across.

This course will cover all new and old methods of preparation including:

• Fixing of rules around windows to form a hard angle
• Learning to fit angle beads around windows and reveals
• How to fix a batten above DPC height to form a Bell cast bead
• Applying a scratch coat
• Applying a top coat, enabling you to achieve a smooth finish

In addition to this, you will also learn how to do Ashlar Jointing and understand when to use Expansion Joints. You will learn all about the different types of rendering finishes and have a detailed understanding of all tools, materials and techniques required to complete a rendering project, including details on all of the correct mixes.

How You’ll Learn

We will take you through the various stages required to ensure that by the end of your 5 days, you will be competent in all areas of rendering and confident to take on any rendering projects.

This is a hands-on, practical course and you will be involved at every stage and will be participating throughout the course. It is therefore recommended you bring suitable clothing and for your own safety, steel capped footwear is essential. All tools and materials will be provided throughout your training period.

Courses Open To You After

Able Skills offers a variety of qualification plastering courses so if you decide that you would like to receive additional training to cover more areas of internal and external plastering you have a choice of a City and Guilds plastering qualification, a NVQ Level 2 Plastering Qualification or even a NVQ level 3 plastering qualification.

Additional Info

No previous experience is necessary in order for you to take part in this intensive course. Able Skills facilities are structured in a way which provides dedicated areas for dedicated subjects. We have an area for the sole purpose of teaching you to render to perfection.

If you would like to view the facilities at Able Skills, please feel free to visit us at any time. We are open 7 days every week and encourage visitors to the centre. You will not need an appointment, just turn up (08.30 – 16.30) and we will show you around.

Duration & Cost

The cost for this 5 day Introduction to Rendering course is £350.00 including VAT. A £150.00 deposit will secure a booking and the balance can be paid on the start date.

Availability: In stock

£350 inc VAT