Exterior PlasteringNew Zealand Certificate

Trowel Trades Solid Plastering Level 4

How long it takes

The National Certificate in Solid Plastering Level 4 typically takes 2-3 years to complete.

What you'll learn

You'll learn the skills required by a professional solid plasterer.  This qualification covers:

Trowel trades fundamentals

  • tools and equipment
  • legislation
  • drawings and specifications
  • building science
  • building mathematics
  • planning and communication

Solid plastering

  • consents and licensing
  • materials, mixing and surface preparation
  • plaster surfaces
  • repairs and maintenance

Decorative mouldings (optional) 

  • construction of moulds 
  • application of solid plaster cornices and mouldings 
  • running bench moulds 
  • forming plaster moulds on site.