Free Level 2 Plastering (Construction) Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, so you can fit study around other commitments. This plastering (construction) qualification covers the core skills plasterers use on site every day, from solid plastering to dry lining and fibrous work. You'll build practical, hands-on experience alongside the underpinning knowledge employers expect. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 2 plastering (construction) course is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll apply solid plastering techniques to internal walls and ceilings.
You'll carry out dry lining work, including fixing and finishing plasterboard.
You'll work with fibrous plaster components and decorative mouldings.
You'll prepare surfaces correctly before applying plaster coats.
You'll use and maintain plastering tools and equipment safely.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to plastering work on site.
You'll interpret drawings and specifications to carry out plastering tasks accurately.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based course with practical workshop sessions where you'll apply plastering techniques directly. Assessment for the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma is competence-based. You'll be assessed through observation of your practical work, a portfolio of evidence, and written or oral questioning to test your knowledge. The NVQ format means your assessor judges what you can actually do, not just what you know.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer: apply solid plaster, dry lining, and render on construction projects.
Dry lining operative: fix and finish plasterboard in new-build and refurbishment work.
Fibrous plasterer: produce and fix decorative plaster mouldings and ornamental features.
Maintenance plasterer: carry out repair and patch plastering in housing and commercial buildings.
Self-employed plasterer: take on domestic and commercial plastering contracts independently.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plastering (Construction): the next step if you want to take on more complex and supervisory plastering work, and a route toward a CSCS skilled-worker card at Level 3.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction): useful if you move into a site supervisor or team leader role.
Construction Site Management qualifications: for those aiming toward project or site management longer term.
