Construction Skills College provide intensive hands-on accredited plastering training to equip students with essential skills needed to complete work away from the centre.
At TradeTeacher (Construction Skills College), our plastering courses in the UK are designed for beginners, career changers and tradespeople who want practical, job-ready plastering skills you can use in the real world. Training is hands-on in realistic bays with tools and materials supplied, so you build confidence using methods you’ll face on real jobs.
Based in Stoke-on-Trent with learners travelling from across the UK (including Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and the wider Midlands areas). You’re welcome to visit the centre and see courses running.
5 days £600
Beginner-friendly route covering key plastering skills and job workflow fundamentals. Ideal for DIY, property work, and building a solid base before progressing to more advanced work.
9 days £1,150
More in-depth, more practice time, and wider scenario coverage. Best “career-change” option for building confidence on real backgrounds and improving finish quality.
4 Saturdays £600
Practical training around work and other commitments. A great route for beginners who want to build skills steadily across Saturdays.
Practice £150
Extra hands-on practice for learners who want additional time improving trowel control, timing, and finish quality (ideal for confidence-building and refining technique).
6 weeks Free
A longer-duration route for eligible learners. See the plastering page for current details and availability.
| Your goal | Best course option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Learn the basics quickly | 5 Day Plastering Course | Build core skills and workflow foundations you can apply immediately on small projects. |
| Get confident for paid plastering work | Advanced Plastering Course (9 Days) | More practice time + more scenario coverage for better consistency and finish quality. |
| Train around work and commitments | Saturday Plastering Course (4 Days) | Learn steadily over Saturdays while keeping weekday commitments. |
| Improve your skimming finish | Skimming Practice Course | Extra practice time focused on timing, control, and producing a cleaner finish. |
| Want a longer learning route | Free Plastering Course (6 Weeks) | Longer duration option for eligible learners (availability varies). |
Many learners can complete small DIY tasks after a beginner course, but if your goal is paid work, more practice time helps you build consistency and speed faster. A common route is:
learn fundamentals → get more practice time → build a small portfolio → take on progressively larger domestic jobs.
If you’ve never plastered before, we start from the basics — tools, preparation, mixing, application and finishing — so you can complete projects confidently with a smoother, more professional-looking result.
Ideal if you want to retrain into a practical trade. Longer routes give you more trowel time and wider background coverage, helping you build confidence for real domestic/site work.
Popular with builders, property renovators and maintenance teams who want stronger skills for patching, boarding and skimming to improve finish quality and reduce reliance on subcontractors.
| Course | Duration | Price (inc. VAT) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastering Course | 5 days | £600 | View |
| Advanced Plastering Course | 9 days | £1,150 | View |
| Saturday Plastering Course | 4 Saturdays | £600 | View |
| Skimming Practice Course | Practice | £150 | View |
| Free Plastering Course | 6 weeks | Free | View |
To secure your place, we normally ask for a £150 deposit, with the remaining balance due four weeks before your course start date.
Your plastering training is delivered by Mark, who has been working as a plasterer for around 20 years. During that time he has worked across on-site, residential and commercial jobs, completing boarding, skimming and floating work. Mark passed his Advanced Craft plastering qualification around 20 years ago and has been on the tools ever since.
We are based in Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 2DJ). We regularly welcome learners travelling from across the UK and overseas. We encourage visits while courses are running (ideally towards the end of a course) so you can see the quality of work produced.
If you’re travelling, see local options here: Student accommodation.
“Learnt a lot and made friends and got the confidence to start my own plastering business.”
M Young, Scunthorpe
“Absolutely fantastic course. Was made to feel very welcome. Mark is fantastic at what he does and helped me through every step.”
A Wilkinson, Liverpool
“Great course and instructor. Mark is very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone.”
C Humphreys, Newcastle-under-Lyme
“Great week. Everything explained, shown and then practise. Will definitely be returning for more courses.”
G Roe, Worcester
No — our plastering courses are suitable for complete beginners and start from the basics.
If your goal is paid plastering work, most learners choose the longer route (typically the 9-day course) for more practice time and broader scenario coverage.
Yes — you can add the City & Guilds units certificate titled Preparing Background Surfaces and Applying Finishing Coats to any plastering course for £100.
No — tools and materials are provided throughout your training.
Yes. Contact us to arrange a visit. We encourage visits while courses are running, ideally towards the end of a course so you can see the standard of work produced.
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Choosing the right training centre is key to reaching your goals. At Construction Skills College, we provide expert instructors, practical hands-on training, and tailored support to boost your success. When you compare our course content with others, you’ll see we cover more in the same or less time. We achieve this by minimizing classroom sessions and focusing on real-world practical work—not small, low-value projects that don’t prepare you for actual job sites.
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Discover top-tier plastering courses at Construction Skills College, designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in plastering projects. Whether you’re enhancing your own property, seeking employment, or launching a self-employed career, our courses prepare you for success. Visit our excellent training centre to witness a course in action and see the exceptional work produced by our learners.
Our intensive plastering training courses are delivered by seasoned tradespeople in a supportive, friendly, and professional environment. We prioritize your success, offering ongoing support even after course completion. Feel free to drop by our centre or contact your tutor directly to discuss any aspect of your training, ensuring you’re confident in applying your new skills.
At Construction Skills College, we maximize your learning with less classroom time and more hands-on practice. Our short yet intensive courses dive into practical work from day one, guided by expert instructors. Master plastering through extensive practice in our spacious training bays, designed to build your confidence for real-world projects. When choosing a training provider, compare training bay sizes and visit during a course to speak with learners and assess the quality of work firsthand.
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