Plastering Courses in Stoke-on-Trent, UK. Hands-On Training for All Skill Levels

Plastering Courses at Construction Skills College

At Construction Skills College in Stoke-on-Trent, we offer a range of hands-on plastering courses designed to give you the practical skills and industry knowledge you need to succeed in construction. Whether you’re completely new to plastering or looking to advance your existing skills, our expert instructors, fully equipped training bays, and supportive learning environment will help you achieve your goals.

Taught by experienced plasterers in spacious workshops with all materials included, our training provides real-world experience from day one. Explore our introductory 5-day, advanced 9-day and weekend plastering training courses to find the right option for your needs. Contact us to discuss the different options available.

Visit our training entre, meet our friendly team, and start your journey towards a rewarding career in plastering today.

Why Choose Our Plastering Courses?

We combine professional expertise, excellent facilities, and a friendly learning environment to deliver training that’s both effective and enjoyable. Every course is:

• Hands-on from day one – you’ll be working with tools and materials immediately.

• Taught by experienced plasterers with years in the trade.

• Fully equipped – all tools and materials are included in your course fee plus free tea and coffee is provided.

• Supportive – our instructors guide you at your pace, answering every question.

• Accredited – as a training centre approved by City & Guilds and AIM Qualifications we offer accredited plastering courses with qualifications.

Beginner to Advanced Plastering Training Options

Whether you’ve never held a trowel or you’re ready to tackle advanced techniques, our courses are tailored to your needs. Students on 5-day courses focus on essential skills like mixing plaster, applying skim coats, and achieving smooth finishes. Students on 9-day courses and longer work on skimming larger areas, and more complex wall and ceiling work.  If you want to learn to plaster we offer a course to suit.

5-Day Introduction to Plastering Course

Perfect for newcomers, this intensive course covers:

• How to correctly select and use plastering tools
• How to correctly select plastering materials

• How to prepare surfaces prior to applying plaster

• Fixing plasterboards to stud walls and ceilings

• Apply finishing plaster / skimming walls and ceiling areas

9-Day Advanced Plastering Course

Ideal for those wanting to start a plastering career, this course includes the contents of the 5-day introduction to plastering course with additional training in:

• Fixing plasterboard to solid walls via dot and dab technique

• Advanced finishing techniques – apply finishing plaster to larger areas and more intricate areas getting a good standard of finish

• More time to practice and build confidence on corners, reveals, and difficult areas such as a niche, raked ceiling and obstacles

• Complete patch and repair work to damaged walls and chased out walls

6-Week Funded Plastering Course

This free, fully funded 6-week plastering course, sponsored by British Gypsum, is designed to train you as a skilled plaster skimmer. Over the course, you’ll learn to skim to a high standard on a variety of surface sizes, while also gaining some hands-on experience in boarding, patch and repair work. With only a limited number of spaces available, now is the time to secure your place and start mastering professional plastering skills.

ELC-Funded Plastering Course for Armed Forces Service Leavers

Our ELC-funded plastering course provides armed forces service leavers with access to funded, hands-on training in plastering — from fundamental skills to advanced finishing techniques. You can also combine this plastering course with other trade courses to achieve a Level 3 qualification, all approved under the ELC funding scheme. Start building your construction career with expert-led training designed just for you.

Weekend Plastering Course for Flexible Learning

For people with weekday commitments, our weekend course delivers concentrated training over two consecutive weekends. It’s a great way to try plastering or refresh your skills without taking time off work.

Skimming and Advanced Plastering Practice Days

Already know the basics? Our focused practice days let you work on skimming or other specialist techniques under an expert’s guidance. You bring the questions, we provide the space, materials, and mentorship.  You can either choose to skim our standard bays to a set-time frame and be assessed as if it was as a paid job or you can skim walls up to 15m long.

Meet Our Expert Plastering Instructors

Our tutors are time-served plasterers who know the industry inside out. They’ve worked in the industry for many, many years and bring real-world insights to the training room.

Learn to Plaster in Fully Equipped Training Workshops

Train in spacious, purpose-built bays stocked with everything you need. With all tools and materials supplied, you can focus on learning rather than sourcing equipment.

How to book as place on a Plastering Course

Booking is easy – call our team, email us, or complete the online booking form at the top of this page of within the page of the individual course descriptions. We’ll confirm your place, send joining instructions, and help you prepare for your training.

Frequently Asked Questions About Plastering Courses

Q: Do I need any experience before joining a plastering course?
No – we offer courses at at beginner where you will start with the basics, so no previous experience is required.  Call to speak with one of our advisors or arrange to visit the centre to see a course running.

Q: How long does it take to learn plastering?
After completing our 5-day plastering course, many students are able to confidently skim walls measuring 8 to 10 feet long. The 9-day course is our most popular plastering course as it gives you extra time to hone those skills to enable you to get a better quality finish over larger areas.  On this course you will gain the skills required to board and skim entire small rooms, as well as carry out patching and repair work.

Q: Are your plastering courses accredited?
Yes, all our plastering training meets industry standards and is delivered by experienced plasterers who teach you the correct techniques. You also have the option to earn accredited certificates and qualifications from recognised awarding bodies like City & Guilds and AIM Qualifications. We’re happy to guide you on which qualifications best suit your career goals.

Q: Will I need to bring my own tools?
No – we provide all tools, materials needed during your course.

Q: Where are you located?
Our plastering training centre is conveniently located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, easily accessible via the M6 motorway and public transport. Affordable local accommodation is available nearby, starting from just £30 per night.  Many people ask for a plastering course near me, but when you are investing your time and money to learn a trade you will find it is worthwhile to travel and get the best training you can.  We have people travelling from all over the country to attend our courses.

Q: Will I be able to complete paid plastering work after the course?
Yes! Our plastering courses equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to start taking on paid work independently away from the training centre. Many students begin with smaller jobs, building their skills and confidence before progressing to larger projects. We provide ongoing support after you have finished your course — you can contact your tutor directly for advice on quoting and completing work. We also cover how to price plastering jobs during our courses to better prepare you for when you leave our centre. Many people have successfully transitioned into full-time plastering careers after completing our courses.