This course has been specially tailored to teach participants how to repair damaged surfaces, walls and ceilings; during this short course they will learn how to repair damaged plaster, cracks, imperfections, channels and corners. In an area dedicated to understanding how plaster repairs should be undertaken, they will be taught the following: health and safety; determine what is required when patching/selecting the right tools for the job; cut back and remove the damaged plaster/preparation of their working area; select the correct materials for patch; learning about backing coats and how to mix; repairing damaged plastered walls; how to patch plaster and blend into existing plaster; rub up patch; skim patch.