This course is designed for those looking to enhance their plastering skills and advance their careers in the construction industry. It provides a comprehensive understanding of plaster skimming techniques, health and safety practices, and the essentials of self-employment in construction.
Plaster Skimming
- Level: 2
- Qualification: Certificate
- Awarding body: National Open College Network (NOCN)
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Course type: Part-time
- Time of day: Daytime
- When you'll study: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9.00am - 4.30pm

What's it all about?
Course information
You must have prior experience using plastering tools, whether through previous work or training. This qualification is not suited for those without any plastering background.
Upon successful completion, you may:
- progress into employment – enter the workforce as a qualified plaster skimmer
- undertake a Level 2 Plastering Apprenticeship.
Future careers
What you could earn:
Carpenters and Joiners
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What you could earn:
Scaffolders, Stagers and Riggers
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What you could earn:
Bricklayers
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What you could earn:
Painters and Decorators
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