Welcome to Trade-Ability Plastering Course

Available Monday-Friday

2 Consecutive Weekends

 

 

Course Content and Aims

Whatever your reason for attending a Trade-Ability plastering course, we guarantee you won't be disappointed. You will receive your Trade-Ability certificate with a sense of achievement and pride.Your certificate will outline the completion of the following objectives stated below:

Have an understanding of:

• The different types of plaster mix and on what surfaces to use them.
• The different types of render mix and how to apply them.
• Tools of the trade.

Be able to:

• Cut and fix plaster board to walls and ceilings with screws, nails and dabs.
• Scrim Tape standard and internal joints.
• Correctly cut and fix angle beads (preformed metal sections used to strengthen corners of walls, windows & reveals).
• Mix plastering materials to achieve the best possible consistency.
• Apply plaster to the wall practicing angles of trowel applications to achieve the best possible finish on wet & drying plaster.
• Prepare surfaces before plastering using bonding plaster and finishing plaster, ensuring a flat finish is achieved ready for decorating.
• Repair damaged plaster to make good.
• Apply PVA adhesive Unibond to existing surfaces.
• Skim + Re-skim walls.
• Skim + Re-skim Ceilings.
• Ergonomically work an area for maximum efficiency.
• Render Internal walls using a Hardwall mix.
• Render external walls using a sand and cement mix.

End of course handouts will logically go through your syllabus. Therefore, you'll be able to use them as a step by step guide to remind you of the procedures when you start plastering on your own.

This is a hands on practical course so wear overalls or old clothing in case of that odd spillage and be prepared to have some fun!

Course Cost £320

Deposit £100

Tell a Friend and if they book (quoting your name) we will give you a further 5% Discount

This course has been put together so that no previous experience is necessary.

This is our most popular course and we always receive tremendous feedback. The word is spreading on this one so don't miss out. Take advantage of our introductory and seasonal offers.

There are many myths regarding the art of plastering. Trade-Ability has developed a fool proof training system that will shed light on these so called myths. In fact, by the end of this course you will be able to stand back to proudly admire your handy work and you will ask yourself "what's the big deal?" Comments such as "I would pay for that" or "I'd be more than happy with that in my own home" are always stated by our students.

DIY

If you need to repair damaged walls or tidy up tired walls, then this course will suit you down to the ground. You will learn all you need to know to confidently tackle those jobs that have been longing for your attention. What is more, the money paid to learn this lifelong skill would equate to the cost of bringing in a

tradesman to skim 1-2 rooms. Therefore, the investment you have made with Trade-Ability is simply the cost of a "room re-skim" A fact that shouldn't be overlooked by the budding property developer.

If you want to learn a new DIY skill, this should be the first on your agenda. You will surprise yourself come the end of the course at the level of competence you will have! It may put you in the frame of mind to diversify even more. We have a discount policy for those attending multiple courses so be sure to contact us for further details.

Career Change

If your looking for a change in career, this could be your stepping stone to success. The government keep telling us we need to build more homes and how this country is seriously short of skilled labour? So why not help alleviate the problem and make a tidy living out of it in the process. Trade-Ability will provide you with a stable platform to progress from. Whether you choose to leap straight into work or develop your skills further in a training environment.

Forces Resettlement

50% of our clientele are Service Leavers whom normally carry out multiple courses as part of their Resettlement grant. If you are in your resettlement period, your Standard Learning Credit may also be utilised. Contact us early to arrange suitable dates and completion of paperwork. Forces discount is also available, details of which are available on enquiry.

Customer Care

An underlining success of all our courses is attributed to the homely and friendly atmosphere that is created at the Trade-Ability workshop. Whilst our students hail from an array of backgrounds and occupations, friendships are formed easily as you relax into the surroundings. This is intimately easier when you are part of a small training team with a maximum of six students.

We care about your well being during and after the course has been completed. Our tutors are passionate about what they deliver and of what you will achieve. They will share the industries best practices and tips with you, so that with practice that smooth finish will be attained.

 

To book your course please call:

WORK SHOP: 01636 642721

HOME/ OFFICE: 01636 671121

otherwise MOBILE: 07990 521614

We are always happy to answer any questions at any time.

e-mail janicesanders@trade-ability.co.uk

 

 

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TESTIMONIALS

Andrew Caldicott

Office Worker

Andrew attended the plastering course to learn the basics with a view to a potential new career, he said "Trade-Ability is local, gives quality training and is cost effective in comparison to others"

"Leigh was very helpful and good at explaining"