Free Level 2 Plastering Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Growth Company Education and Skills, based at Trafford Park. Daytime sessions run Monday to Thursday, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers applying plaster to internal surfaces, render to external surfaces, dry lining, screeds, and fibrous plaster work. You'll also build a solid grounding in health and safety for the construction industry. There are no formal entry requirements; you'll complete an initial assessment and interview before you start. The course runs for 20 weeks part-time.
Who this course is for
This Level 2 qualification provides learners with a range of Plastering skills and knowledge. Learners will also develop an understanding of the health and safety requirements for working in the construction industry, and the industry itself.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements however, learners will need to complete an initial assessment and interview.
What you will learn
You'll apply plaster materials to internal surfaces
You'll apply render materials to external surfaces
You'll fix dry lining and plasterboard products to interiors
You'll form sand and cement screeds
You'll produce and position fibrous plaster components
You'll develop health, safety and welfare knowledge for construction sites
You'll understand construction technology and how to read and communicate information on site
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through practical tasks and knowledge-based units that cover both the technical skills of plastering and the underpinning theory. You'll need to demonstrate competence across each area of the qualification before completing.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Growth Company Education and Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer: apply internal and external plaster finishes on construction sites
Dry liner: fix plasterboard and partition systems in commercial and residential builds
Renderer: specialist external render and finish work
Fibrous plasterer: produce and install decorative plaster mouldings
Screeder: lay floor screeds in new-build and refurbishment projects
General construction operative: broad site work with a plastering specialism
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plastering: the next step for plasterers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in Construction: strengthens your site safety knowledge and supports progression to supervisory work
CSCS Card: not a qualification, but once you hold your Level 2 Diploma you can apply for a CSCS card to work on most UK construction sites
