5 Day Course

5 Day Hands-on Plastering Course (Skimming & Boarding)

£649.00

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Duration5 days

Training hours9am–3pm

Small groupsMaximum 4 students

Tools & materialsProvided for workshop training

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Learn plastering hands-on over five days

Build practical skills in skimming, plasterboard and repairs with guidance in a small group. This course suits complete beginners, DIY learners and tradespeople who want more time to improve their finish.

5 days · 9:00am–3:00pm · Maximum 4 learners · £649

What you’ll do over the five days

You’ll spend your time working in your own training bay, watching a demonstration, trying the method yourself and getting feedback as you go. The exact order can be adapted to the group, but the training builds from preparation and tool control towards complete surfaces and repeated practice.

Get the surface ready: assess walls and ceilings, prepare different backgrounds and learn when bonding agents are needed.
Mix and handle plaster: practise the right consistency, setting times and control of your hawk and trowel.
Skim properly: apply the two-coat process to plasterboard and solid backgrounds, then flatten, close in and finish the surface at the right time.
Work around details: fit angle beads and practise clean corners, edges and joins.
Board and repair: work with plasterboard, carry out patch repairs and blend damaged areas into the surrounding finish.
Repeat and improve: use the remaining practice time to work on speed, consistency, common mistakes and a more reliable routine from preparation to final finish.

How the training works

This is practical training, with demonstrations, individual time on the tools and feedback in a group of no more than four. You won’t spend five days sitting in a classroom. You can ask questions as you work and practise a technique again before moving on.

Who it’s for

Come as a beginner, build confidence for work on your own property, or use the longer course to sharpen skills you already have. Five days gives you more practice than a two-day introduction; results still depend on practice after the course.

What’s included

Tools and materials are provided. Wear old clothes and work boots; plastering is physical and messy.

Choose a date

Select an available course date from the options above. Your place is reserved when checkout is complete.

This is practical training. It is not an NVQ or a City & Guilds qualification.

Course questions

Clear, practical answers to help you choose and prepare for your course.

Who is this course suitable for?

Our practical courses are suitable for complete beginners, DIYers and people developing trade skills. Read the course description for the experience level and techniques covered on this specific course.

What time does training start and finish?

Workshop training normally runs from 9:00am until 3:00pm. If the arrangements for your chosen course differ, we will confirm them with you.

How many people train together?

Practical workshop training is limited to a maximum of four students, allowing time for demonstrations, practice and individual guidance.

Are tools and materials included?

Tools and materials are supplied for practical workshop training, so you can concentrate on learning and practising the techniques.

What should I wear or bring?

Wear comfortable work clothes that you do not mind getting dusty or marked, plus suitable closed-toe footwear. Contact us before the course if you have any access needs or are unsure what to bring.

How do I choose or change my course dates?

Choose from the available date options before adding the course to your basket. If no date is shown, you need a particular schedule or you need to discuss changing a booking, contact us as soon as possible.

Will I receive an NVQ or accredited qualification?

Our standard practical training courses focus on hands-on skills and do not themselves award an NVQ. Where an NVQ assessment product is offered, its page explains the separate assessment route delivered with CST Training.

Can I spread the cost?

Available payment methods are shown securely at checkout. Any instalment option depends on the provider, your eligibility and the order value. Contact us if you would like to discuss course payments before booking.

Where does training take place?

Liverpool School of Plastering, Unit 1 Derby Works, Birchill Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool L33 7TD.

What happens after I book?

You will receive an order confirmation using the contact details entered at checkout. Keep it for your records and contact the school if you need to confirm any course-specific arrangements.