Plastering courses: Professional careers in the construction business!

Plasterers work with plaster to cover internal and external surfaces of constructions. But before you can be considered a professional plasterer you have to finish plastering courses where you learn the tricks of the trade. It takes several years to become a trained professional. If you are one of those professionals who already have several years of experience in the plastering trade, then you can try an alternate profession of teaching plastering courses. Teaching plastering courses is a niche profession which you can take up full time or part time. But the job pays well and has definite timings.

Taking up teaching in professional plastering courses- In order to be a professional lecturer in plastering courses, you will require several basic qualifications like

1. Atleast four years of experience in the industry after finishing plastering courses- The reasoning for this is that practical experience is very essential to any type of teaching. Industry experience teaches an individual several tricks of the trade which book learning cannot impart. The latest advances in techniques are used in industry before they become available in books for learning. Professionals who have worked in niche fields like Molding Design, Heritage Restorations, Mold Making etc are very familiar with the industry norms of working and they can impart this valuable education to students through professional plastering courses.
2. Teaching experience- Most construction companies take on apprentices who learn under veterans of the plastering trade. As a result most professionals who have been in the industry are already accustomed to teaching novices the trade. Teaching experience comes naturally to them and teaching plastering courses is relatively easier for them to manage. Practical classes are also an integral part of all plastering courses. With industry experience you can teach all novices how to manipulate the material and calculate water measurements for the mix of water and plaster.
3. Industry related degree- If you have completed professional plastering courses yourself before starting work with a construction company; then you are more likely to be picked up for a teaching position. If you do not have a degree or diplomas then do take a part-time course which will make you eligible for teaching posts along with your industry experience. For teaching you should have NVQ 1, 2 and 3 grades certification along with a Site safety card.

Advantages of being a lecturer in plastering courses-
1. Job security- Plastering courses offer job security for lecturers along with medical insurance. This works out great in the long run as you get a permanent job with chances of monthly salary along with benefits.
2. Set times- Plastering courses offer a set time for everyone to work. Most colleges follow a part time arrangement with the rest of the day being free for you to do what you want. You can choose the time you want to teach and that works out great. Most batches have ten to twelve 15-16 year old students. The students will learn theoretical and practical handling of the material along with any other knowledge you can impart.
3. College atmosphere- Working as a plasterer is a physical profession and you have to be reasonably fit for it. If for some medical reason you cannot continue with the physical nature of a plasterer, then teaching plastering courses keeps you in touch with your chosen career while still getting you much needed rest.