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Introduction to Plastering
Overview
This FREE* four-week adult-only (19+) part-time evening course is designed to help you learn, develop and practise key plastering skills to support employment, career progression or home improvement projects.
If you have been out of education for a while, you will be fully supported. Our experienced tutors specialise in helping adults return to learning, providing clear guidance and encouragement throughout. Classes are small and supportive, allowing you to learn comfortably alongside other adults in a friendly environment.
What will I study?
- Preparing background surfaces
- Mixing plastering materials correctly
- Applying render scratch coats to internal backgrounds
- Fixing sheet materials
- Applying multi-finish plaster to plasterboard backgrounds
You will leave with a strong foundation in core plastering techniques and the confidence to progress further.
Start date, attendance and fee
This course is either full or currently not running
But don’t worry – you can still register your interest. Just click the green 'Register your interest' button to be the first to hear when the course becomes available again.
- Start date - September 2026
- Attendance - Two evenings per week (Mondays and Tuesdays), 5.00-8.00pm
- Fee - Free (see eligibility below) or £75**
Eligibility to attend for free:
- Aged 19+ (on the start of the course)
- Living in eligible postcodes
- Annual income is less than £25,750
- Economically inactive*** but seeking work
- Claiming one of the eligible benefits.
Please contact the college for further details on 0808 100 3626.
- Adult learning support and guidance
Starting something new can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. From careers guidance to mental health and wellbeing, we’re here to support you before you apply and throughout your time with us.
- Entry requirements
This course is only available to adults aged 19+.
- No previous experience or skills are required.
- Assessment
- Practical assessment.
- Progression
- Careers
- Completing this course could lead to working in a junior plasterer role within construction or as a maintenance professional, either employed or self-employed.
- Local employers in the area include council maintenance departments, housing associations and schools.
- Studying Construction Crafts and Building Services at West Notts College
Visit our construction crafts and building subject area to explore the full range of courses available.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
*Subject to eligibility (see details listed under Start date, attendance and fee)
**New learners only. Returning learners would be required to pay the full course fee of £150.
***Economically inactive people are those who are neither employed nor claiming benefits but are wanting to gain a qualification to gain employment.