Hello everyone
I am looking into changing careers and thought it would be a good idea to join up as I know that the right forum can be very usefull in finding out what is going on in that particular trade.
I have enrolled on a one year part time course at my local colledge in order to complete my Pastering ICA with a view to moving onto NVQ Level2 the following year.
I am also going to attend a 2 week course during my summer holidays this year in order for me to gain the basic skills to start doing odd jobs for family and freinds and build up my speed/skill levels.
I have done an internet search and come up with this particular company who are only an hour away in Stockport and look to offer a good package.
I will be doing the 8 day Hand Plastering Course which covers the following:-
Health and Safety
Choosing and using the right tools for the job
Hawk and Trowel techniques
Learning about various backing coats and how to mix them
Preparation of your working area
Applying plaster boards to ceilings
Repairing damaged plaster boards
How to patch plaster and blend into existing plaster
Fixing angle beads and skim beads
Dry lining using dot and dab techniques
Artexing
The removal of artex
Preparing walls and reskimming over already plastered walls
Skimming around objects and angles i.e. Fireplaces, door frames, plug sockets
Rendering using sand and cement
Using finishing plasters to a high quality finish
Pricing up jobs
Advertising and developing a professional image
Advice on employment
Choosing and using the correct tools for the job
The key to speeding up your skimming technique
Re-skimming over plastered walls
Re-skimming over very large areas
Skimming from skirting boards
Learning how to achieve the perfect mix
https://www.psoex.co.uk/index.php
If anybody has any knowledge of this company(good or bad) please post/pm to let me know.
Also any comments on the course contents or the way that I am approaching my chosen trade would be greatly appreciated.
My longer term objective is to set up a buisiness with a colleague who is also attending the same courses as myself.
Cheers Andy
I am looking into changing careers and thought it would be a good idea to join up as I know that the right forum can be very usefull in finding out what is going on in that particular trade.
I have enrolled on a one year part time course at my local colledge in order to complete my Pastering ICA with a view to moving onto NVQ Level2 the following year.
I am also going to attend a 2 week course during my summer holidays this year in order for me to gain the basic skills to start doing odd jobs for family and freinds and build up my speed/skill levels.
I have done an internet search and come up with this particular company who are only an hour away in Stockport and look to offer a good package.
I will be doing the 8 day Hand Plastering Course which covers the following:-
Health and Safety
Choosing and using the right tools for the job
Hawk and Trowel techniques
Learning about various backing coats and how to mix them
Preparation of your working area
Applying plaster boards to ceilings
Repairing damaged plaster boards
How to patch plaster and blend into existing plaster
Fixing angle beads and skim beads
Dry lining using dot and dab techniques
Artexing
The removal of artex
Preparing walls and reskimming over already plastered walls
Skimming around objects and angles i.e. Fireplaces, door frames, plug sockets
Rendering using sand and cement
Using finishing plasters to a high quality finish
Pricing up jobs
Advertising and developing a professional image
Advice on employment
Choosing and using the correct tools for the job
The key to speeding up your skimming technique
Re-skimming over plastered walls
Re-skimming over very large areas
Skimming from skirting boards
Learning how to achieve the perfect mix
https://www.psoex.co.uk/index.php
If anybody has any knowledge of this company(good or bad) please post/pm to let me know.
Also any comments on the course contents or the way that I am approaching my chosen trade would be greatly appreciated.
My longer term objective is to set up a buisiness with a colleague who is also attending the same courses as myself.
Cheers Andy