Free Level 2 Plastering Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus. To join, you'll need to have completed the Level 1 Diploma in Plastering. The course runs full-time over one year, with attendance two to three days a week. You'll cover external plastering, dry lining, floor screeds, and skim coat work, and complete a minimum of 30 hours of on-the-job industry experience. This City and Guilds level 2 plastering qualification includes site visits and expert demonstrations.
Who this course is for
The programme includes elements such as applying plaster materials to external surfaces, knowing how to fix dry lining and plasterboard products to interiors and how to fix dry lining and plasterboard products to interiors.
Entry requirements
You will need to have achieved the Level 1 Diploma in Plastering in order to join the Level 2 programme.
What you will learn
You'll apply plaster materials to external surfaces.
You'll fix dry lining and plasterboard products to interiors.
You'll lay and finish floor screeds.
You'll carry out skim coat plastering.
You'll gain on-the-job experience through a minimum of 30 industry hours.
You'll work on live community projects and benefit from site visits and industry talks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on work in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment includes practical assignments, in-class assessments, and two online exams. You'll also build a diploma portfolio folder to log your learning throughout the year. A high level of attendance is essential to complete the qualification successfully.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer: apply for work on residential and commercial sites
Dry lining operative: specialist interior boarding and partitioning work
Rendering operative: external plastering and weatherproofing finishes
Floor screeder: laying and finishing floor bases for new builds and refurbishments
Self-employed plasterer: take on your own contracts once experienced
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering: the next step for plasterers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
Plastering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3 Standard): combine work and study to build experience while earning.
Site Supervisor or Contracts Manager qualifications: for those looking to move into site management further down the line.
