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It was only skim on board, there was a young lad mixing for me that day. It was a long day but got it done. I would not want to do that again, felt like my arm was goin fall off haha.

I can do the work no prob keith but i feel that just becase ive done 2 years at college doesnt give me the right to walk out that college door and sell myself as an experienced plasterer. I passed my level 2 diploma with a distinction, even won an award but its in my head that i need the nvq2...

Heres a ceiling i did that i wished i never started. Pic was took from center of room facing one corner, 11m x 11m, nearly killed me off that did hahaha.

First attempt the other week at sand and cement render. My old folks said i could let loose on the back of their bungalow. Dont think it turned out bad.

Cheers mate, somebody will have me eh? haha.

Hi mate, ive been a labourer for a plasterer, joiner, brickies etc so have a good overall knowledge of how things run. Plastering is all i want to do really, love the job.

Hi mate, nobody been in touch so im still looking to get an apprenticeship. Fingers crossed eh?

Rang cscs today, they found my qualifications on their system but say i have to go and there h&s test @£17 even though ive already passed same test. Sounds like they having me over. Oh well.

Thanks very much pal, appreciate it. If ever you need an extra pair of hands for free and wouldnt mind passing a bit of experience on i would be very greatfull. Ian.

Pics didnt really work, im not great with technology, oh well.

Just been going through my certificates and now im really confused (not hard for me haha). It says level 2 diploma QCF and on the back it gives 9 units completed with an amount of credits for each. Im not sure what cscs card this would allow me if anyone is in the know? Im going to try and get a...

I will ring them on monday and see what they say. Thanks for the info.

Would i need to do the test after doing equivalant h&s exams at college or do i show proof of pass certificates and pay £30 for a card? Surely they dont make you sit same test twice do they?

Thanks for the support, means a lot cheers.

Waw thankyou very much, i will do it now.

Im 35 and from Wigan/Leigh area looking for a chance to work with a plasterer after completing level 1&2 plastering diploma. Love the trade and would jump at the chance of an apprenticeship. I have transport, tools and will go and get my own cscs card if needed. Please get in touch if you can...

Hi there. I was a plasterers labourer back when i wad 16 and loved every day of it. Ive always been inspired by the job but never had an opportunity to get training etc. Anyway a few years ago circumstances meant i had to become a full time stay at home dad so i grasped the chance to do...

Thankyou very much for the welcome guys!

Just wanted to say hello and maybe get a bit of advice regards my plastering career. Done level 1&2 at college over a 2 year fulltime diploma, got some experience but hitting a brick wall with regards to completing an nvq2 with an employer. Any pointers would be great, thanks.

Just wanted to say hello and maybe get a bit of advice regards my plastering career. Done level 1&2 at college over a 2 year fulltime diploma, got some experience but hitting a brick wall with regards to completing an nvq2 with an employer. Any pointers would be great, thanks.

Just joined up and would like to say hi. Looking forward to any advice offered after doing two years at college but struggling to find the correct way forward.