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Free Level 2 Plastering Course in Manchester – The Growth Company Education and Skills – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Plastering Course in Manchester. Classes run at the Greater Manchester SkillCentre, Trafford Park. You'll need GCSE grade 2 or above in maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 1 in both, to apply. The course runs full-time over 34 weeks, covering one-coat, two-coat, and three-coat plastering techniques, rendering systems, plasterboard fixing, fibrous plaster casting, and workplace safety. It's a hands-on plastering qualification that prepares you for work in the construction industry. A weekly bursary of up to £25 is available.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Diploma in Plastering builds on foundational knowledge, equipping you with advanced techniques and the expertise needed for a successful career in the construction industry.

This hands-on course focuses on enhancing your plastering abilities, from applying specialist finishes and rendering techniques to working with complex surfaces. You'll also gain a deeper understanding of workplace safety, materials, and equipment, ensuring you're fully prepared for the demands of the trade.

What is a Study Programme? A Study Programme is a course designed for 16-18 year olds who want to progress onto an apprenticeship but don’t feel quite ready. A Study Programme will help you develop essential skills, gain industry-specific knowledge, and become more employable.

Entry requirements

To apply for this qualification, you must have achieved:

GCSE grade 2 or above in maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll apply one-coat, two-coat, and three-coat plastering techniques to a range of surfaces.
  • You'll use traditional, modern, and machine-applied rendering systems, including coloured rendering.
  • You'll fix and joint plasterboard to timber and lightweight metal frameworks.
  • You'll direct bond plasterboard to masonry surfaces.
  • You'll cast products using fibrous plaster methods.
  • You'll interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions.
  • You'll work safely and to industry standards, handling materials and equipment correctly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions at the Greater Manchester SkillCentre. Classes run up to three days per week. If you haven't yet passed maths and English qualifications, additional attendance will be required alongside your plastering classes. The course is classroom and workshop based, giving you direct experience of the techniques and materials used in the trade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Greater Manchester SkillCentre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer: apply finishes and render on residential and commercial sites.
  • Dry lining operative: fix and finish plasterboard systems.
  • Fibrous plaster operative: cast and install decorative plaster products.
  • Construction labourer (plastering): support plastering teams on site.
  • Self-employed plasterer: take on domestic and commercial contracts independently.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plastering: the next step for plasterers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
  • Plastering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine on-site work with structured training and earn while you learn.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to pass your skills on and teach plastering in a college or training centre.
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