Detailed information
| Duration: | 5 Days |
|---|---|
| Price: | £350 (Price includes vat) |
| Type: | Courses |
| Method: | Short courses |
| Accreditation: | Builder Training Centre Certificate of Continuous Professional Development. |
| Prepares for: | Career as a plasterer, or diy plastering around the home |
| Geared towards: | Everyone (aged 16+) |
| Requirements: | No previous experience required |
| Students per class: | 12 |
Do you need further information?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course program
The practical hands-on Foundation Plastering Course is ideal for those with little or no experience. Students will be working in bays with a window opening and a mock up chimney breast.
During this weekday or weekend course you will learn the correct use of plastering tools as well as learning about the different types of plastering materials. For the duration of this course our instructor will be on hand to help you master the art of plastering as well as offering tips of the trade and answering any questions you may have on personal projects.
Tasks will include:
■Fixing plasterboard to walls and ceilings
■Preparing surfaces to receive backing plasters
■Cutting and fixing of various types of bead
■Forming external corners and window reveals
■Applying bonding coat
■Applying sand and cement as backing coats
■Applying external render
■Applying finish plaster
■Ruling reveals
■Skimming ceilings and walls
■Re-plastering existing walls to a flat level surface
■Patching broken areas with an invisible repair
On completion of this course you will have a good knowledge of the practical skills of plastering
During this weekday or weekend course you will learn the correct use of plastering tools as well as learning about the different types of plastering materials. For the duration of this course our instructor will be on hand to help you master the art of plastering as well as offering tips of the trade and answering any questions you may have on personal projects.
Tasks will include:
■Fixing plasterboard to walls and ceilings
■Preparing surfaces to receive backing plasters
■Cutting and fixing of various types of bead
■Forming external corners and window reveals
■Applying bonding coat
■Applying sand and cement as backing coats
■Applying external render
■Applying finish plaster
■Ruling reveals
■Skimming ceilings and walls
■Re-plastering existing walls to a flat level surface
■Patching broken areas with an invisible repair
On completion of this course you will have a good knowledge of the practical skills of plastering
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course location
- 33-35 Stafford Road, Croydon, Surrey, Greater London CR0 4NG - CR0 4UPGreater London (England)
- Station Buildings, Waddon Station, 160 Epsom Road, Croydon, Surrey, Greater London, CR0 4UP - CR0 4UPGreater London (England)
Builder Training Centres Limited
The Builder Training Centre (The BTC) has been established since 2003 and specialises in short intensive Practical Hands-on Construction Courses and Handyman DIY Courses for men and women with little or no experience. We also offer Electrical Courses for Beginners and Electrical Qualification Courses up to Level 3 for those looking to register as a Domestic Installer, or qualify as an Electrician.
If you are a beginner or an improver looking for DIY or building skills, electrical training, a new career or a second income, we are able to help you.
All of our courses are short courses (no more than 5 days). As a City & Guilds Approved Centre (No 007253) and EAL Approved Centre (No L1944EW) ), we offer a very high standard of quality training. All the classes are small and we offer the flexibility of weekday, weekend and evening courses. Our prices are very competitive, and additional savings can be made by booking multiple courses.
Whether you are an individual, an employer or an employee, we are confident we offer courses for everyone. We also have many years experience running bespoke courses for companies, so if you can’t find a course that suits you, please call us to discuss further. In addition we offer resettlement training packages for the Armed Forces, which include accommodation and meals.
If you are a beginner or an improver looking for DIY or building skills, electrical training, a new career or a second income, we are able to help you.
All of our courses are short courses (no more than 5 days). As a City & Guilds Approved Centre (No 007253) and EAL Approved Centre (No L1944EW) ), we offer a very high standard of quality training. All the classes are small and we offer the flexibility of weekday, weekend and evening courses. Our prices are very competitive, and additional savings can be made by booking multiple courses.
Whether you are an individual, an employer or an employee, we are confident we offer courses for everyone. We also have many years experience running bespoke courses for companies, so if you can’t find a course that suits you, please call us to discuss further. In addition we offer resettlement training packages for the Armed Forces, which include accommodation and meals.
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