Extended Dry Lining, Taping & Jointing Programme

Able Skills Dry Lining instructors have devised a bespoke programme of training which they feel, based on their work experience, meets the needs of someone who is looking to become a Dry Liner - Finisher. This course is specifically designed to ensure that candidates have the skills that are current and essential to secure work. This bespoke course has City & Guilds Accreditation – exclusive to Able Skills.

Qualification	Accredited by City & Guilds
Location	Dartford, Kent (Accommodation Available)
Entry Requirements	None
Duration	4 Weeks (Mon - Fri)

Price

£1,895.00

inc VAT

Easy payments

Flexible Training

Interest Free Payments

Accommodation Available

Duration & Cost

Full Time - 4 weeks

£1,895.00 including vat

A £400 deposit will secure a booking and the balance can be paid in 4 weekly instalments of £373.75

Course details

What you’ll learn

This 4 week course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to start to undertake dry lining (finishing) work.

You will be trained and assessed across the following areas:

Use of jointing products and associated tools
Use and identification of reinforcement tape and beading for angles
Preparation of surfaces and understanding backgrounds
Direct bond application of plasterboards

How you’ll learn

This is a fantastic access to work experience full of hands-on practical training course with designated assessments.

These 4 weeks of hands-on reality training will cover all of the basic and essential skills relating to Dry Lining (Finishing) and once you have completed this course, we have no doubt that your skill level will enable you to find work within the Dry Lining industry.

Additional info

This course can be completed over 4 consecutive weeks, or you may choose to attend in 4 separate weekly blocks if you prefer a more flexible schedule. The aim of this course is to provide you with the training needed to access the industry. To make this transition easier, at the end of the course, we will provide details for CST Training, who partner with Able Skills to guide you through the NVQ process if that is the logical next step for you.

NVQ Process

Able Skills works closely with CST Training, who will support you throughout the entire NVQ journey. They will ensure you understand how to build your NVQ portfolio and gather the necessary evidence.

CST Training offers:

Flexible payment options
An online portfolio platform
An assessor induction via Google Meet

Once registered, candidates will start collecting evidence from their workplace and uploading it to the online portal. This includes:

Videos demonstrating on-site work (including correct PPE usage, material handling, and trade-specific tasks)
Relevant site documentation, such as Toolbox Talks, Method Statements, and Briefings
Scheduled recorded discussions via Google Meet to complete knowledge-based questions
A final Professional Discussion with an assessor via Google Meet to conclude the NVQ process

After submission, the portfolio will go through internal quality assurance and then be submitted to the awarding body. The final certificate will be issued via email.

NVQs are ‘Declarations of Competence’, meaning they cannot be achieved in a simulated training environment. This course prepares you for the process, but actual NVQ achievement requires workplace-based evidence.

Once registered for your NVQ, you may choose to obtain a CSCS Experienced Worker or Trainee card (after independently arranging and passing a CSCS test), giving you improved access to employment. When you complete the NVQ, this card can be upgraded to a Blue Skilled Worker card.

This is a hands-on, practical Dry Lining course, and you will be actively involved at every stage. It is therefore recommended that you wear suitable clothing and, for your safety, steel-capped footwear is essential.

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Location

All of our courses take place at our dedicated training centre in Dartford, Kent. The centre is easily accessible by road, being just 10 minutes from junction 1a on the M25. We are only a short walk from Dartford train station which is served by frequent trains taking 35 minutes from central London. For anyone travelling from further away, we have our own accommodation available at only £25 per night.

We are open Mon - Fri and 2 weekends per month for training and visitors so if you would like to find out more about this course or about Able Skills, please feel free to pop in, no appointment necessary.

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