6 Week Professional Plastering Course

City & Guilds 6217-04: 6 Week Plastering Course

There are currently 2 City & Guilds Plastering  qualifications available. The C&G 6218 Construction Award/Certificate/Diploma and the long standing C&G 6217-04 which remains available due to its popularity and the depth and detail which is provided in each plastering unit.

Plastering for life

Have you considered obtaining a qualification in Plastering providing you with the opportunity to change your career and provide you with a trade for life?

Able Skills can offer you the opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds Plastering qualification which will provide you with training and assessment in several areas of plastering from internal work, to external work, floor screeding and even some tiling if you choose.

This 6 weeks of hands on plastering training will see you progress from a novice to a competent Plasterer, building a portfolio of your work as you go. The course is designed to build your skills gradually until plastering becomes second nature and at this Centre where ‘reality' is important, this is easily achieved.

Able Skills Plastering Centre has been designed to challenge you! We can provide you with easy areas to build your confidence to more complicated areas which will test your patience!

We will provide you with the plastering training to meet the standards as required by City & Guilds but we will also build on this to give you much more so that you will fully understand what plastering is all about. The emphasis for us is on meeting and exceeding our customers' expectations.

We have designed the Plastering Centre to cover every possible plastering scenario, providing separate areas for each training module with separate areas for all assessments!

We do feel that after 10 years of providing this plastering training, we are the best at what we do. We invest in our facilities, our staff and our students. We have fantastic plastering instructors who make you feel welcome at all times and are dedicated to providing a service which upholds our reputation.

Their patience is to a level which will make sure everyone believes that they can achieve this plastering award.... And they can, with dedication to the course.

Plastering Course Structure, times and fees

This course can be covered over a period to suit you and you can train for 6 consecutive weeks, divide your weeks up or even incorporate some weekend training if you have ongoing weekly commitments.

At Able Skills we aim to make our qualifications as accessible as is possible and additionally we offer a payment plan which, following a deposit, is on an interest free pay as you train basis.

This is a hands-on, practical course, it is therefore recommended you bring suitable clothing and for your own safety, steel capped footwear is essential. All other PPE, tools and materials will be provided throughout your training period. For more details on Able Skills pay as you train offer please contact us.

Guidance on choosing the right training centre

We are aware that there are many Training Centres in the UK offering City and Guilds qualifications and we would advise caution when you are ready to book courses of this nature.

We recommend that you confirm the Training Centre's City & Guilds Registration number and also that you enquire as to the qualifications of their staff.

In order for your Plastering Qualification course to run swiftly and smoothly, you should ensure that your chosen training centre has qualified Instructors, Assessors and Internal Verifiers.
Better still, visit the centre and view the staff's qualifications as well as the facilities available. You should be allowed access to see the training areas, chat to instructors, have access to past student feedback forms and additionally, chat to existing students.

Check if the course will be completed solely at the training centre or whether you are actually also being sold ‘home study' units.

Lastly, confirm the timings of your course. If your intended course is to be achieved in blocks then be sure that you can return to train at a time of your choice and that you will not be left waiting for months on end to get back in.

City & Guilds 6 Week Plastering Course

This plastering course will provide you with in depth training to cover all 15 plastering units, both the mandatory and optional units. During your training time at Able Skills you will be assessed by our qualified plastering Assessors and Internal Verifiers and the entire City & Guilds process is completed here on site at Able Skills, which ensures this plastering course is delivered using the correct procedures and without delay.

There are 7 mandatory Units and you must complete 2 Units from the 8 optional units to achieve the FULL award. We encourage completion of all 15 units!

The 7 Mandatory Units are:

016 - Repairing a patch in a plastered wall
065 - Boarding and setting a ceiling in one coat
066 - Applying a floating coat to wall and attached pier
067 - Applying and finishing the setting coat to a floored wall and attached pier
068 - Applying a floating coat to a square or rectangular column
069 - Applying a floating finishing coat to a square or rectangular column
070 - Scrim and skim finish with plaster

The 8 Optional Units are:

017 - Screeding a sand and cement floor from a given level of datum point
018 - Introduction to fixing floor tiles and skirting tiles
071 - Applying a textured finish with border
072 - Replaster over textured ceiling using bonding agent
073 - Applying a plain rendering and finish with a wood float
074 - Applying a Tyrolean hand machine finish to a prepared wall
075 - Fixing bell cast bead and applying scratch coats to wall areas
076 - Applying pebble dash finish to a prepared wall

Plastering Progression: Upgrade to an 8 Week Plastering Course

Following on from your City & Guilds Plastering qualification it is important that you look to the future and consider achieving an NVQ at level 2. This will require you to be working within the Plastering industry in order to build a portfolio of evidence which can be assessed to determine your progress and support you in achieving an NVQ.

If you are looking to undertake ‘site' based plastering work in the future, it is important that you have a CSCS card, without it, you will not be able to access sites. The aim of the test is to examine knowledge across a wide range of health and safety topics in order to improve safety and productivity on site.

If you are looking to hold an Experienced Worker or Skilled Worker card, you will need to be registered for an NVQ - You can do this with Able Skills by undertaking an additional 2 weeks of plastering training. Able Skills will register you for an NVQ free of charge when you feel ready to take this next step.

Please visit our Plastering 8 Week NVQ page for further details.

Other Plastering Options

If you are still unsure if plastering is the career of your choice, why not try our 5 day Intensive course first. This will help you decide if you want to progress to a qualification and a career in Plastering. Alternatively, train with us over 2 weekends to test your skills and help you to decide. If you enjoy a short course and decide you would like to pursue a plastering career, Able Skills will upgrade you to a City & Guilds course, taking into account the time and money you have already spent with us.

6 Week City & Guilds Plastering Course Fees and Payment Plan

This is a hands-on, practical course, it is therefore recommended you bring suitable clothing and for your own safety, steel capped footwear is essential. All other PPE, tools and materials will be provided throughout your training period.

At Able Skills we try to make our courses as affordable as possible.

C&G 6217-04: City & Guilds 6 Week Plastering Course fees:  £1795 inc vat

A £500 deposit will secure start dates and the balance can be spread over the training period

Other plastering training options available at Able Skills
• Learning Intensive Plastering
• Learning Advanced Plastering
• Learning Plastering at weekends
• Learn Rendering
• 4 Week Hands On Plastering Course

Other recognised plastering qualifications available at Able Skills:

• 4 week plastering qualification
• 6 week plastering NVQ qualification
• 8 week plastering NVQ qualification or even a
• 10 week level 3 plastering NVQ qualification

Cost and Duration of 6 Week Professional Plastering Course

Duration: 6 Weeks

• Cost: £1,795.00 Inc VAT
• £500 Deposit payable
• Please call us for our easy installment plans.

Additional Information

Able Skills is open 7 days every week and most courses can be completed either through the week (Mon-Fri) or at weekends (Sat-Sun) – Please call for details

A deposit will secure your start date and any balance can be paid on the start date or spread over the period of your training – Interest Free!

For all workshop based training and/or assessment we recommend suitable clothing and for your safety, protective footwear is essential.

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Daniel D

I chose to train with Able Skills as they had excellent reviews and feedback from students, it looked like a good place to train.  Another important factor for me was being able to train at weekends. The course was value for money and the City & Guilds course was fantastic. I was given great advice along the way from both my instructors Joe and Spencer.

Colin D

Able Skills offer a very professional, easy and relaxed atmosphere thanks to the plastering instructors, Joe and Spencer. All I can say is keep doing what you are doing guys! I will be recommending you to others.

Robert D

I took the 1 week intensive plastering course with Able Skills. I chose them as they offered the ideal location, price, quality & an excellent standard of training. I fully enjoyed the course and leave the centre feeling confident in plastering techniques. Joe and Spencer are top instructors, I can’t fault them!

Lee C

I chose to train with Able Skills after visiting the Centre unannounced. I was shown around the course was explained to me in depth. I found Joe and Spencer to be very helpful and patient, and all other staff were friendly to approach also. I could not find any fault with the C&G 6 week plastering course. I will be recommending to you others.

Richard H

Able Skills were able to offer me the most detailed explanation of the course and the end qualification. The course is fantastically well structured and laid out. The Tutors were knowledgeable as well as friendly and encouraging. A brilliant course that met with all my expectations.

David Jones

I took a 5 day intensive plastering course through Able Skills. They had flexible and extensive course options and were easily accessible to me. Spencer was my tutor, he was a good tutor and very professional. I would attend further courses and I would definitely recommend.

Rodney

I took a 6 week plastering course. I found Able Skills in the News Paper. The course was value for money and met with all my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and will be returning to complete a tiling course. I would recommend them to anyone.

Yubaraj Garbuja

I chose Able Skills to complete my plastering training after hearing about them through friends and via the web. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. All the instructors were thoroughly professional and friendly. I would recommend to others to do the course. I would consider attending other courses with them.

Ben Shillaker

I found Able Skills online from the Google search. They had accommodation readily available and excellent online recommendations. Able Skills looked the most professional. It was an excellent 1 week plastering course. Very practical, great tutor and fellow students were good too. Will definitely return for further plastering and then possibly tiling. I have walked away from the course feeling confident enough to plaster for a client.

Pete Herron

Able Skills came highly recommended to me by my wife, she had completed a painting & decorating course a couple of weeks ago. Spencer was my trainer and he was excellent. It was a good practical one week course. I now have confidence to take on plastering work at home. I will be recommending to others.

John B

I thoroughly enjoyed the Intensive Plastering Course, I would recommend to anyone! The overall rating of Able Skills would be excellent in my opinion. The course ticked all the boxes and was value for money.

Tom D

I found Able Skills through the Internet. I chose them as they seemed to suit my needs; they were friendly on the phone and the only centre that does Multi-trades. The course was worth the money and was everything I thought it would be. I found the course really helpful for beginners. The teachers were willing and helpful. I learnt a lot and enjoyed it too! Excellent!

Darren L

Good Course, Brilliant Atmosphere, really enjoyed it!! I chose Able Skills as the price was right, they were well situated, the course was available when I wanted and they had great reviews.

Kristian H

The most important factors for me to consider when choosing a training centre was reputation, value for money and quality of training. Able Skills met all the criteria and more. They were high end with professional trade Skill instructors. Excellent, thank you!!

Matthew Edgeriey

I recently took the 2 week plastering course. I would like to extend a massive thank you to Spencer & Joe for the fantastic tuition. They have given me a lot of confidence with my plastering. This course was value for money and I would certainly recommend.

Stephen Carter

I found able skills on the internet, I did consider other training centers, but Able Skills information was very clear, what the course covered, cost & location. I took a 1 week plastering introduction course, and I can confirm Able Skills does what is says on the tin. Excellent place, really nice tutors and a really enjoyable week.

M Clapham

I took the 5 day introduction to plastering course, my tutor was Joe. I chose Able Skills as they were local to home and cheaper than others. The course was value for money and I would recommend them to others. It was a good all round course, the staff were helpful and friendly. I had good fun and good learning.

David Greenway

I had a very enjoyable week learning plastering. I learnt a lot more than I thought possible. The tutors were very good. I would give Able Skills a rating of excellent overall and would recommend to others.

Simon Lee

I decided to train with Able Skills after reading other peoples reviews online. Spencer and Joe are both excellent tutors. They are very good at spotting where you are going wrong and help you to get to the end result. I could not have asked for more, the tutors are a credit to Able Skills.

Tony Toms

I took the intensive 4 day weekend plastering course. I found Able Skills on the internet and chose them as they had the best reviews. The most important factors for me were price and what I would get for my money. The course was value for money and I would recommend and attend other courses. The trainers are great, I have learnt a lot in my short amount of time here. I will be back.

Dhiraj Duvan

I heard about Able Skills through friends and the forces. I found this training centre to be the most efficient. Due to the presence of an experienced instructor I completed the course with ease. The instructors seemed very experienced and friendly. They were always readily available anytime, when and where I needed them during the course.

Lawrence Williams

I chose able skills as they were local and had a good reputation. The instructors gave great instruction and the clientele was friendly. The course was value for money and I look forward to attending again!

Michael Ratcliff

Really enjoyed the course and feel I’ve come a long way in a short space of time. I would like to do other courses here to compliment the plastering. I was very pleased with the facilities and quality of tuition was very good.

Anthony Andrez

I was recommended to Able Skills via a friend. The course was great; the staff were friendly and always willing to help. The on-site facilities were good. I rate this training company excellent.

Andy McCormack

The accessibility of the training centre was the most important factor when choosing where to train. The course was great with very helpful instructors. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.

Dan Holt

Spencer was a quality lecturer and I’ve learnt a mass of knowledge within a very short time. I was recommended by a friend and was not disappointed. The overall rating of this company is excellent.

Duncan Urquhart

Thanks for a great course. I had a good time and learned a huge amount. Looking forward to rendering next week.

Paul Jack

Spencer and Jo, the plastering instructors bought me plastering skills to the highest level, were friendly, approachable and their advice on plastering was excellent.

Stuart Goodchild

During my time on this 6 week City & Guilds programme, I have felt very welcome. Jo and Spencer have really helped me to understand all aspects of plastering and rendering. I feel confident enough now to take on my own jobs, however having done the course I have decided that a profession in plastering is not for me and will use what I have learned for personal use only. I would like to thank Spencer and Jo for their time and efforts in teaching me.

Duncan Urquhart

Thanks again for a very enjoyable course. I’m looking forward to using skills the “real world”. The course was value for money and met all my expectations; I would definitely recommend Able Skills to others.

Steve Bovill

The course was value for money, and cost was one of the most important factors when deciding where to train. The course met with my expectations and I would recommend to others.

Mike Ong

The trainer was experienced, professional and had good communication skills. The centre was organised, well equipped and has an easily accessible facilities.

Dave Byfield

I have completed several courses with Able Skills. Their courses are value for money with excellent tutors and courses.

Maurice McIntosh

I found Able Skills on the computer. The course was value for money and I would like to pay compliments to the Tutor Spencer. He was very thorough and informative, not to mention very helpful too. I rate this company excellent and would definitely recommend.

Joseph Macquire

Thank you for all your help and guidance. I’ve already decided to do two more City & Guild courses with you to further my career. I will be booking my room with you in the near future, again another service you provide at value for money! Thanks again!

Russell Fitzpatrick

I chose Able Skills because of the fantastic reviews I read. The course was a fantastic introductory and teaches a good technique to build on. I would recommend Able Skills to others.

Paul Hawkins

Fantastic course that made me feel so much more confident with tackling plastering jobs. My knowledge of problems and problem solving increased 10 fold. Two great teachers with patience and lots of knowledge. Thanks!

Alan Jason-Berry

Able Skills was the closest training centre to me that offered the qualifications I wanted and had accommodation. I found the course itself to be well worth the money and I have learnt a lot thanks to Jo/Spencer. I cannot wait to come back for the next one!

Mugambi Kigunda

I picked Able Skills because the website was easy to use and self-explanatory. Also on a visit before I booked the course I found the staff to be very helpful. The other centres I looked at were not as helpful. The course was very well equipped with all tools and materials. Overall, a very good training centre, I hope to come back to do an electrical course.

SAKI CHOUDHURY - 5 DAY PLASTERING COURSE

I originally found out about Able Skills via a magazine. I had considered somewhere else but I chose Able Skills because of the course flexibility and distance from my home. However, the most important thing was the price of the course. Everything was demonstrated perfectly and as a beginner I took a lot in.

JASON SKIPP – INTENSIVE & ADVANCED PLASTERING COURSE

I found Able Skills on the internet and decided they were the training provider for me. They offered the most flexible training with reasonable prices. Excellent tutor- very good practical work – the classes are very informative.

DEAN COX - INTENSIVE PLASTERING COURSE

I chose Able Skills because they offer weekend training and that is great for me as I have to work during the week. At Able Skills they arrange the course to suit you. Patient tutor, well explained, excellent course.

STUART GOODCHILD - 6 WEEKS CITY & GUILDS PLASTERING COURSE

The staff at Able Skills are polite and knowledgeable, they are always willing to help. I hope you have intentions to expand into Essex as I know many people in my area that I would definitely recommend to you that would love the chance to train in the trade but just can’t travel to Dartford for various reasons.

Mark Jolly – 10 Days Intensive and Advanced Plastering Course

I choose to train with Able Skills because they can provide you with somewhere to stay while you are training. They are also flexible to my needs, allowing me to work whilst I train.  The tutors are very patient, very accommodating and were always willing to give students advice. I feel during my time at Able Skills I learned a lot from the tutors and I am sure that I will be back at a later date to attend another course. I shall recommend Able Skills to my friends and colleagues. Overall, the course was excellent, thank you very much. 

Nathen New – 5 Days Plastering Course

I chose to study at Able Skills because it is close to my home. The most important thing for me was travel so Able Skills was perfect for that. Joe was an excellent tutor and I really enjoyed my time at Able Skills.

Dan Miller – One Week Advanced Plastering Course

I heard great recommendations about Able Skills and I didn’t consider any other training centre. One of the most important things for me was the location.  My instructor Joe was brilliant and helped me all the way, Able Skills are absolutely excellent!