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Subject

Construction

Level

Level 1

Study Mode

Full-Time

Duration

1 year

Start Date

September 2026

The course

If you are looking to start your career as a plasterer, this qualification is for you. You will learn from experienced trainers and will be assessed against the standards required by the industry. It offers you the opportunity to build transferable skills within our dedicated construction workshop, meaning you do not need to be employed to study this qualification.

Course Information

  • Prepare background surfaces and plaster materials
  • Apply plaster materials to internal backgrounds
  • Produce components from moulds
  • Form sand and cement screeds
  • Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries
  • Knowledge of technical information, quantities and communication with others
  • Knowledge of construction technology
  • English and/or Maths (if not achieved at grade 4)

You will need a full Entry Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, as well as 3 GCSEs at grades 1-2, including Maths and English. A passion for the subject and one satisfactory reference are also required.

  • Warm clothing and hard-wearing trousers for outdoor/workshop practicals
  • Hard hat
  • Steel toe capped boots
  • Hi-vis bib (optional)
This qualification enables you to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding so that you can progress to further training at Level 2. On successful completion of the Level 2 you will be able to progress into a job role in the workplace.
Work as a qualified plasterer with a large company, independent local business or on a self-employed basis on a wide variety of different building developments.
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