This course covers the following topics: health and safety, protective equipment, tools of the trade, safe and correct use of tools; to measure and cut plasterboard to size; apply plasterboard to stud walls, window and door returns and internal and external angles; 'dot and dab' method: direct bonding of plasterboard to brickwork and block work; tape internal, external and flush joints; apply beads to external angles; joint filler and joint cement; hand jointing techniques to all joints leaving a smooth finish; sanding down and sealing for decoration.