Summary
The course will be aimed to give you comprehensive grounding in basic plastering. Provide you with the ability to prepare background surfaces, apply multi finish plaster, develop your confidence using hand tools and power tools, and develop your hand skills regarding the application of multi finish 2 coat plaster. You will receive a certificate of attendance.
Suitable for Anyone who has a genuine interest in the construction industry and is wanting to learn a new basic trade skill. Each applicant will be expected to be seeking to learn the basic’s of preparing surfaces and the application of multi finish plaster.
One evening, per week, with both practical and theory content included. This will be across the six, three-hour evening sessions.
- Week one health and safety, formularisation of hands tools, and installation of plasterboard.
- Week two understanding the basic principles of plastering, include the preparation and application of plaster.
- Week three preparing background surfaces.
- Week four applying multi finish plaster to surfaces including understanding the principles of single and multiple wall application.
- Week five understanding the principles or a patch repair.
- Week six understanding the principles of plastering a ceiling.
Thursdays 6-9pm
6 week course, 6 sessions, on a Thursday evening.
Please bring safety boots and coveralls.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications are required for this course, all tools and equipment are provided. However, you will need to provide your own safety footwear, to be worn in our workshops, and overalls or old clothes. It is expected in the first instance that the applicant will have a genuine interest in the construction industry and be prepared to attend all evening sessions.
Learning Outcomes
- Week one health and safety, formularisation of hands tools, and installation of plasterboard.
- Week two understanding the basic principles of plastering, include the preparation and application of plaster.
- Week three preparing background surfaces.
- Week four applying multi finish plaster to surfaces including understanding the principles of single and multiple wall application.
- Week five understanding the principles or a patch repair.
- Week six understanding the principles of plastering a ceiling.
Objective
- Health and Safety
- Hand and power tool formularisation
- Plasterboard installation
- Preparation of background surfaces
- Preparation of plaster
- Application of plaster to wall and ceiling
- Patch repair installation
Assessment
Observation of tutor during sessions
Fees
£245.00
