Solid Plastering
If you're someone who enjoys working outside and being "hands on" in your work then completing a National Certificate in Solid Plastering could be your ticket to an exciting and varied career in the building and construction industry.
National Certificate in Solid Plastering - how do I achieve it?
There are two areas of training required to achieve the National Certificate in Solid Plastering. These are:
- Area 1 - covering general skills applicable to the building and construction industry. They cover areas such as first aid, health and safety, scaffolding and safe use of hand and power tools.
- Area 2 - covering the industry specific unit standards, which test your skills and knowledge of solid plastering, trade tools and materials. Also required are skills in the preparation of surfaces for plastering, preparing and coating substrates, applying plaster to walls and soffits on site, applying finishing coats to surfaces and plastering a variety of floor surfaces on site.
The National Certificate in Solid Plastering is not based on the number of hours you work. Completing an apprenticeship in Solid Plastering is all about gaining skills and developing your knowledge of the industry and knowing what is required to be a competent solid plasterer.
Once all unit standards have been completed you receive a National Certificate in Solid Plastering.
Why a National Certificate in Solid Plastering?
Working in a trade like solid plastering means you can be part of a growing and exciting industry, where every day is different!
Here's what some of our current solid plastering apprentices say...
"Finishing a job gives you the most amazing feeling, I know the real meaning of job satisfaction"
"It is great to be recognised by my workmates for developing my skills"
"Working towards a national certificate has given me the right skills and the confidence"
"It's a great opportunity to earn and learn at the same time"
Having qualified in Solid Plastering there are a variety of career paths to choose from, including:
- Specialising in residential (housing) or commercial construction
- Working for a large construction company
- Running your own business and being your own boss