Summary

You may be set on going into the trade industry but unsure which trade you would like to learn. With so many trades to choose from you may be having a difficult time pinpointing which to specialise in. Alternatively, you could just want to learn some DIY skills to save costs when doing tasks around the house. Either way our Plastering Taster course could be just what you are looking for.

This six week course will give you an introduction and insight into a new trade. You will learn to:

• Basic Trowel Skill
• Apply Sand/Lime to Block Wall
• Apply Hardwall Backing Plaster To Wall and Fixing Beads
• Apply Finishing Plaster To Wall
• Small Patching Repairs

How will I learn?

Our dedicated construction department offer a hands-on learning environment, allowing learners to engage and develop skills within a construction site style setting. All courses are delivered by passionate and dedicated staff with a qualified trade background. All the material and equipment you will use matches the tools available on construction sites.

This course is located at 2 of our Campus'. Our Filton campus, which is located in South Gloucestershire and is easily accessible from the city of Bristol by train (Bristol Parkway / Bristol Abbey Wood) and bus.Also our Stroud campus which is in the centre of Gloucestershire. The campus is moments away from Stroud train station and easily accessible by bus.

Entry Requirements

This course has no entry requirements, we just ask you have a passion for the subject and are ready to learn new skills.

If you have any questions regarding entry requirements please email [email protected] before completing an online application.

Progression routes

Additional Information

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
For more information about this course please email [email protected].

COURSE FEES
Please be aware that some courses have fees that are payable on enrolment. More information on if this course has a fee can be found in the Availability section below.  

If you require financial support including payment plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the website.

For more information on fees please view our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and our Applications, Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.

ONLINE ENROLMENT
This course offers simpler and safer online enrolment requests, which means in a matter of minutes you can submit an enrolment request to us. However please be aware that upon submitting your enrolment form you are not guaranteed to be accepted. A number of our courses require assessments, qualification checks or simply a conversation with you before we can confirm your enrolment.

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