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PROFESSIONAL COURSES

UPSKILL WITH LIME

Gain hands on experience of how to use lime on your clients properties.  We have a range of courses on offer, all of which include theory sessions so you can be confident talking to clients about lime.

Unlike other lime courses in the UK, ours are predominantly practical. There is no watching demonstrations and 'having a go' if you like. Our aim to ensure that you leave the course with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to take on lime work.

If looking for plastering skills, we recommend everyone attend Part 1 (even if you are a time served plasterer) as this is where we teach the bulk of the skills.  You will learn how to choose the correct materials, the theory behind 'breathability' and perhaps most importantly, gain hands on experience of mixing and applying mortar. 

Our Part 2 and Advanced courses (Hot lime, Insulating Methods, Clay Plastering, Rendering) are the natural progression from the Part 1 plastering course.

WHAT MAKES OUR COURSES DIFFERENT
  • Our tutor Ben is a Master Plasterer with over 25 years experience of working in the restoration of period properties. In 2023 he was awarded Mentor of the Year at the FIS Training Awards and joined the SPAB Technical committee. His knowledge is up to date and experience is varied.

  • All of our courses, with the exception of the knowledge share sessions, are mostly practical. We believe that you can only understand how to use lime, by actually using it. 

Starting your Career

  • Heritage Labourer
    Heritage Labourer
    Launching 2025
    Mitcheldean, Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    Launching 2025
    Mitcheldean, Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    A week long pre-apprenticeship programme for those starting a career in Heritage Construction
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  • Professional Heritage Plastering Programme
    Professional Heritage Plastering Programme
    Applications open May 2025
    Mitcheldean, Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    Applications open May 2025
    Mitcheldean, Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    A four month part time programme for those looking to start their career as a Heritage Plasterer.
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FULLY FUNDED

Experienced Trade looking to upskill

  • Lime Plastering - Part 1
    Lime Plastering - Part 1
    22 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 23 Jan 2025, 16:00
    Forest of Dean - Gloucesteshire, Unit 7, The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    22 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 23 Jan 2025, 16:00
    Forest of Dean - Gloucesteshire, Unit 7, The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    A two day practical lime plastering course for homeowners and anyone looking to understanding why lime should be used on older properties.
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  • Lime Plastering - Full Course
    Lime Plastering - Full Course
    28 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 31 Jan 2025, 16:00
    carringtonLIME training Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    28 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 31 Jan 2025, 16:00
    carringtonLIME training Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    An intensive 4 days practical course in which we show you all the stages of lime plastering
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  • Lime Plastering - Part 2
    Lime Plastering - Part 2
    27 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 28 Feb 2025, 16:00
    Forest of Dean - Gloucesteshire, Unit 7, The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0JE, UK
    27 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 28 Feb 2025, 16:00
    Forest of Dean - Gloucesteshire, Unit 7, The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0JE, UK
    Part 2 of our 4 day plastering course.
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  • Introduction to Lime Pointing - 1 day
    Introduction to Lime Pointing - 1 day
    04 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
    Forest of Dean - Gloucesteshire, Unit 7, The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    04 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
    Forest of Dean - Gloucesteshire, Unit 7, The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    This practical one day course will give you a solid introduction on how to work with lime building materials. In the practical session you will get to point a wall in lime and experiment with different colours and finishes.
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  • Lime Plastering - Part 1 - JUST FOR TRADES
    Lime Plastering - Part 1 - JUST FOR TRADES
    06 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 07 Mar 2025, 16:00
    Forest of Dean - Gloucesteshire, Unit 7, The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    06 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 07 Mar 2025, 16:00
    Forest of Dean - Gloucesteshire, Unit 7, The Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    A two day practical lime plastering course just for trades looking to upskill.
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  • Clay Plastering
    Clay Plastering
    12 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 14 Mar 2025, 16:00
    carringtonLIME Training Centre, Unit 7, Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    12 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 14 Mar 2025, 16:00
    carringtonLIME Training Centre, Unit 7, Stenders Business Centre, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    A 3 day practical introduction to clay plastering
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  • Lime Rendering
    Lime Rendering
    29 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 30 Jun 2023, 16:00
    carringtonLIMe Heritage Training Skills , Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    29 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 30 Jun 2023, 16:00
    carringtonLIMe Heritage Training Skills , Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    Render options for smaller teams or individuals
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Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 Heritage Plastering - Solid
    NVQ Level 3 Heritage Plastering - Solid
    Starting 2024
    Mitcheldean, Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    Starting 2024
    Mitcheldean, Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    Worked based training and assessment programme
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  • Level 3 Award Understanding Repair & Maintenance of Traditional Buildings
    Level 3 Award Understanding Repair & Maintenance of Traditional Buildings
    14 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 15 Nov 2024, 16:00
    Mitcheldean, Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    14 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 15 Nov 2024, 16:00
    Mitcheldean, Business Centre, Unit 7 The Stenders, Mitcheldean GL17 0ZE, UK
    2 day theory only accredited course with written exam
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