Free Level 2 Plastering Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College. You'll study full-time during the day, spending a year building the practical and technical skills plasterers use on the job. The course covers solid plastering, fibrous plastering, and the safe use of tools and materials. A level 2 plastering qualification is the recognised starting point for working as a plasterer in the UK.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll apply solid plaster to walls and ceilings using a range of techniques.
You'll work with fibrous plasterwork, including casting and fixing.
You'll prepare surfaces correctly before plastering begins.
You'll use plastering tools and equipment safely and accurately.
You'll mix and apply materials to the correct consistency and finish.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll read and interpret basic drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop environment, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate plastering skills to a set standard, as well as written or online knowledge tests. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer. Apply solid and fibrous plaster on new builds and refurbishments.
Dry lining operative. Fix plasterboard and finish internal walls.
Rendering operative. Apply external render to buildings.
Fibrous plasterer. Produce and fix decorative plasterwork.
Self-employed plasterer. Take on domestic and commercial contracts.
Construction labourer (plastering). Support plastering teams on site.
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-grade site work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach plastering or construction trades in the future.
CSCS Card (Skilled Worker). Not a qualification, but the card employers require on most UK construction sites. Your Level 2 Diploma supports the application.
