Construction
Plasterwork, drywall and painting
Three months to create decorative ceilings, plasterboard partitions and flawless paintwork: the finishes that transform an interior.
State diploma · AQPPre-registration open
Free pre-registration, with no commitment. Fees can be paid in instalments.
- Duration
- 3 months
- Two intakes a year
- Entry level
- BEPC or CAP
- Required on entry
- Qualification
- AQP
- Awarded by the State
- Next intake
- 12 October 2026
- Pre-registration open, classes begin in 2 days
The job, day to day
Plaster ceilings, suspended ceilings and plasterboard partitions are now found in homes, offices and hotels. The installer builds them, then applies the paint that gives them their finish. This is finishing work that clients see every day and judge most strictly: precision and cleanliness make a craftsman's reputation.
The course covers all three skills. You learn to install metal framing, plasterboard and jointing tape, then to fit suspended ceilings and plaster cornices. You then learn surface preparation, filling, sanding and applying paint, with the right tools and products.
In three months, you can finish a room from start to end, from the partition to the last coat of paint, for a company or for your own clients.
What you will be able to do
Install framing and plasterboard
Straight, sturdy partitions and linings.
Tape and joint
A smooth surface, ready for painting.
Fit a suspended ceiling
Hangers, levels and built-in lighting.
Fit plaster mouldings and cornices
Decorative elements cut and joined to fit.
Prepare and paint
Filling, sanding, undercoat and a streak-free finish.
Where this course can lead
Finishing trades companies
Partitions, suspended ceilings and painting on site.
Interior decoration
Decorative plaster ceilings and quality finishes.
Self-employed craftsman
Fit-outs and renovations for private clients.
A State-recognised qualification
The AQP is a State qualification, awarded under the authority of the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training. It officially certifies your professional skills.
- Qualification
- AQP
- Authority
- MINEFOP
- Completed in
- 3 months
Two intakes a year
- Next intake
12 October 2026
Confirmed date
Pre-registration open, classes begin in 2 days
No closing date. You can still join up to fourteen days after classes begin.
- Following intake
January 2027
Exact day to be confirmed by the centre
Provisional date, pre-registration open
Pre-registering already reserves your place.
Free pre-registration Reserve your place for 12 October 2026
Pre-registration is free and carries no commitment. The registrar will call you back to confirm your place.
- Free
- No commitment
- Nothing to pay online
What happens next
- You start here, then complete your file in a few minutes.
- The registrar calls you back to confirm your place.
- You pay the fees at the registrar's office in Fouda, in instalments if you wish.
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