First coat of plaster to present for inspection (6)
I believe the answer is:
render
'present for inspection' is the definition.
'render' can be an answer for 'present' (rendering is a kind of presenting). I'm not certain of the 'for inspection' bit.
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for render that I've seen before include "Hand over; plaster" , "Provide (assistance)" , "Yield or clarify by melting" , "Deliver" , "Sing a song or melt fat" .)