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Location: Ilkeston
Years: 1
Weeks: 5
Hours: 2.50
Start: 10/01/2019
Days / Times: Thursday 18:00 to 20:30
Tuition (£): 125.00*
Interview: N
Course Summary
Are you are a homeowner looking to save money on a DIY plastering project, or an experienced tradesperson looking to extend your skills?
This five-week introduction is ideal for those who do not have the time or money to work towards a qualification but wish to learn the key principles of plastering without the burden of exams.
You will be taught by a plastering specialist who will provide in-time demonstrations and specialist tips on how to get started.
Entry requirements
All adults are welcome, aged 19+.
There are no formal entry requirements for this experience - you just need a keen interest in home DIY and saving money!
Course Content
Working within a warm and relaxed group environment, we will cover everything from the importance of health and safety to the correct use of materials and tools for application and finishing.
You will explore a variety of plastering activities, such as:
- Fixing plasterboard to stud work
- Professional flat skimming techniques for walls and ceilings
- Dry lining with plasterboard and adhesive
- Re-skimming techniques
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Feather-in for patch repairs
How will I be assessed?
There are no assessment criteria - just observe, have a go and enjoy!
If you have your own desired project or design, please feel free to discuss this with the course facilitator.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
All materials will be included in the cost you pay.
Please note that you are likely to get messy, so consider wearing appropriate clothing. You will be working within a practical environment so steel-capped safety shoes must be worn in the workshop at all times.
What can I do after this course?
Further Study
You could consider studying:
- DIY Home Skills for Beginners
- Home Carpentry and Joinery for Beginners
- Introduction to Bricklaying
- Plumbing Around the Home
* Tuition - This figure is the fee to be paid if you are not entitled to any concessions.
*** Co-Tuition - This figure is the fee to be paid if you are entitled to any partial concessions.
Angela Ward
Brushing up on skills for a decorating business
Mother-of-two Angela Ward returned to Derby College to study painting and decorating with a clear goal in mind – to set up in business.
With skills and qualifications under her belt, she is now planning to launch her own venture decorating children’s bedrooms with bespoke artwork and murals.
Angela had previously worked with elderly people as a carer before giving up her job to bring up her children. But she was determined to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams, so enrolled at College as a mature learner.
Her high quality work, dedication and professional approach earned her the Construction Built Environment prize, sponsored by Bowmer & Kirkland, at our 2014 Peak Awards.
It has been a struggle to juggle College and home life but I have loved every minute of it. The Peak Awards were a lovely way to finish my Derby College experience.
