Level 2 Plastering Course in Nantwich

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Plastering Course in Nantwich. Classes run at Reaseheath College, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll develop the practical plastering skills that construction employers look for, covering both solid and fibrous plastering techniques. This extended technical occupational entry for plastering qualification gives you a strong foundation for working as a plasterer.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in building a lucrative career in the construction industry?

There’s never been a better time to join this exciting line of work.

If you’re inspired by the places where we live, work, travel and play, the construction industry is looking to recruit young people with recognised trade qualifications and the practical skills that count.

By studying a construction course at Reaseheath College, you can build a range of specific skills in three distinct trade areas, or develop the progressive digital technologies required for the modern built environment.

Our industry-led full time and apprenticeship courses are the perfect foundation for a rewarding career as you will learn your craft alongside professional trades people.

If you want to make a lasting impact by building functional and sustainable environments for an expanding population – your future starts with us!

What you will learn

  • You'll apply solid plastering techniques to walls, ceilings, and surfaces.
  • You'll work with fibrous plasterwork and decorative mouldings.
  • You'll prepare surfaces correctly before plastering begins.
  • You'll use and maintain plastering tools and equipment safely.
  • You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll interpret drawings and specifications to carry out plastering work accurately.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop environment, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate plastering skills to a set standard, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Reaseheath College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer: apply render, skim, and decorative finishes on site.
  • Dry lining operative: fix plasterboard systems in new builds and refurbs.
  • Fibrous plaster worker: produce and fix decorative plaster mouldings.
  • Self-employed plastering contractor: take on residential and commercial jobs.
  • Construction labourer (plastering): support plastering teams while building experience.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plastering: the next step for plasterers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site work.
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plastering: deepens technical knowledge across solid and fibrous plastering.
  • Plastering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine paid work with structured training once you're in employment.

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