Plastering Courses - 5 Day Courses

5 Day Intensive Plastering courses content - Monday - Friday

Uk's Number 1 Plastering Training Centre. Our 5 day plastering training course structure cannot be delivered by any other training provider.. in the way that Capital Goldtrowel offers. where else would you learn all our course structure in 5 days. All our students have a room each to work in, you will not share areas. We have a New Plastering Centre designed to be difficult and challenging.

During this hands on plastering course you will learn how to Plasterboard, Plaster, Float, Repair Ceilings and walls, coving, Flooring Screeding, Reskim Ceiling and Walls, see below for full Course Structure.

Monday: You will learn how to Plasterboard your ceiling in your allocated room, learn how to cut and fix boards correctly then scrim tape the joins, cut and fix angle beads to windows and returns, 2 coat skim (Plaster) the ceiling using the typewriter method and following the procedure for cutting back etc.

Tuesday: Float all the walls as a backing coat, the use of scratch coats and screeds to be used as well as free rule. At Goldtrowel we use Sand and Cement. Students will also learn how to apply Direct Bond (Dot & Dab), using the correct Gypsum guidelines.

Wednesday: 2 coat skim the walls flat and smooth using the correct procedure from your starting point. In the afternoon you will have a discussion about pricing work, types of plasters, different backgrounds etc. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have. You will then change rooms and carry out repairs to ceilings and walls. You will also prepare your ceilings using Artex patterns prior to the following day. (Optional)

Thursday: This is your new room that you will have to complete in one day. You will carry out a glue float and set using bonding, re bead the windows and external corners, re-skim (Plaster) the ceilings and walls to a high standard and finish externals with and without beads. By applying the trowel float trowel method you will skim your ceilings and walls all together to consolidate how much you have learnt on the first 3 days all rolled into one day. The bonus to this day is that you are now skimming over Artex.

Friday: Coving out the rooms using various tools for internal, external and offset angles. This will be the day you will finish the rooms off completely with floor screeding to our set FFL. You will also be given up to date information on screeding using various types of insulation such as cellotex, from conservatories to New Builds we have the knowledge and experience. We will also be covering unbonded and bonded floors knowing all regulations to the relevant substrates.

You can further your training with longer courses either our 10 day plastering Course or our NVQ Plastering courses

Our city & guilds 6217-04 route covering all 15 units is as good as it gets. This course can be tailor made to suit your needs. Please contact us for details. www.contact@goldtrowel.org or 0800 783 1450

We also offer various Venetian Marble Polished plastering courses, these are becoming more popular but most importantly you will have the best training on what ever course you choose.

Prior to the Practical Plastering Course you receive, upon deposit, the following training material.

Part 1 DVD training film on solid plastering
Part 2 DVD training film on solid plastering
Part 1 DVD Perfect skimming techniques
Plasterers Training Manual (code to download for free)
Examination papers

You can choose which format you require ie DVD or VHS as you place your booking you will be given the choice ,if you are a previous customer and have already purchased the films please inform us, the cost will be deducted from the price of the course
You should download & study the training manual FREE from Members Login.

Goldtrowel is part of the Capital Group who are dedicated and committed into providing the best training within the UK. Why not visit us you won't be disappointed. We are leaders in Trowel Occuptaions and our Centre of Excellence is as good as it gets.

Our Training Centre of Excellence is not uniformed, not symetrical. Why would it be. In the real world it doesn't work that way, so it's best to have the problems to solve here so that when you leave us, you will find it easier to approach certain scenarios and feel confident and competent.

Questions:

Name six backgrounds that Thistle Bonding can be applied over?
Name 2 backgrounds that Thistle Hardwall can be applied and why?
What is shelling and how do you overcome it?
Why shouldn't you PVA float work?
What is the Trowel Float Trowel method, and where would you use it?
How do you hold off plaster to tackle those bigger areas? Why not ask your course provider the answers before booking onto your course.
Difference between qualities of sand that can have an adverse effect to rendering?
Why apply scratch coats, name the various mixes to all substrates?
Variants of backing plasters and its usages?
Understanding the gauge of plaster mixes?
Differences between Mutli Finish and Board Finish, and what substrates it can cover?

These are just some of the questions that you will learn the answers to here at Goldtrowel, unlike other providers that would not necessary know the answers.

Feel free to ask the instructors any questions at any time during or after the course regarding plastering, damp work, external work etc

You will learn the correct gauge of all materials to be used. Learn all correct ratios of sand and cement mixes to all backgrounds whilst on our plastering training courses.

Why not book on our City & Guilds 6217-04 Solid Plastering Course all 15 Units of accreditation, no other provider offers what Capital Goldtrowel can offer and deliver for such a good price.

Here are some Frequently asked Questions which will give you Information Advice and Guidance.

Pre-Course Study Guide & After-Care Support:

You will receive 3 DVDs and will be asked to complete a written examination which is to be handed in on your arrival. You will have access to all our training manuals and upon completion we will register you into our Plasterers Forum giving you the confidence once you have left our Centre. You will also be given a Freephone telephone number to call us if you ever need advice and guidance on any matter when your out on a job. We also sell tools and materials to all our students having it delivered to your door step on a 'next day delivery' service. This package is unique to Capital Goldtrowel students; you will find this offer no where else.

On successfully completing your 5 Day Plastering Course you will be awarded a Certified Certificate with the relevant units achieved.

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