Free Level 2 Plastering Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute. This is a full-time daytime course, running over approximately 12 months. You'll develop the practical skills plasterers use every day, from solid plastering and rendering to dry lining and finishing. It's a hands-on plastering qualification built around workshop-based learning, giving you the technical grounding employers look for. If you're thinking about how to become a plasterer, this level 2 plastering classes route is a focused way to get there.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/construction/
What you will learn
You'll apply solid plaster coats to walls and ceilings to a finished standard.
You'll carry out external rendering on a range of surfaces.
You'll install dry lining systems, including metal framing and plasterboard.
You'll use and maintain plastering tools and equipment correctly.
You'll read and follow construction drawings and specifications.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety requirements.
You'll prepare surfaces and backgrounds before plastering.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and workshop based, with practical tasks carried out in a trade workshop environment. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical assignments and observations of your work. Assessors will watch you carry out plastering tasks to check your skills meet the required standard. There may also be written or online knowledge assessments covering the theory behind the practical work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer. Apply plaster, render, and dry lining on residential and commercial sites.
Dry Liner. Specialist in plasterboard and metal stud partition systems.
Rendering Operative. External render and insulated render systems.
Maintenance Plasterer. Repair and patch plasterwork in housing and facilities.
Self-employed Plasterer. Take on domestic and small commercial contracts.
Construction Operative. Entry-level site roles while building further trade skills.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plastering. The next step for plasterers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and more complex site work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach plastering or construction skills in a college or training setting.
Plastering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Combine on-site work with further qualification, earning while you learn.
