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Diploma in Plastering

at Burnley College, Burnley · college

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Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Level 1 Diploma in Plastering is a practical starter course that builds safe working habits and core trade skills. You will learn health and safety, PPE, tool use and care, basic materials and mixing, and substrate preparation, then practise applying base and finish coats, skimming small areas, forming neat corners and edges, fixing small beads, and making simple patch repairs. Training takes place in well equipped workshops with industry experienced tutors, and assessment combines short knowledge tests, observed practical tasks, and a small synoptic project with portfolio evidence. On completion, you can progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Plastering or a related Apprenticeship and move toward entry level roles as a plastering improver.

What you need to get on

2 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or a relevant Entry Level qualification.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Burnley College

    Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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