Free Level 2 Plastering Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Basford, on Nuthall Road. You'll need a Level 1 vocational qualification in a related field and four GCSEs at grades 9 - 3, including English Language and Maths (with at least one at grade 9 - 4). Functional Skills qualifications are accepted as equivalents. For applicants aged 19 and over, relevant industry experience may be considered instead. The course runs full-time over one year, covering internal solid plastering, rendering, dry lining, floor screeding, and plasterboard fixing.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect if you want to improve your plastering skills and think you've got what it takes to carve out a career as a plasterer.
Entry requirements
You'll need to have completed a Level 1 vocational qualification in a related field and have gained 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D), including English Language and Maths - one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9-4 (A*-C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above. For applicants aged 19+, relevant industry experience may be considered.
What you will learn
You'll apply internal solid plastering techniques to walls and ceilings.
You'll work with one and two coat rendering systems.
You'll fix and finish dry lining in domestic and commercial settings.
You'll carry out floor screeding to industry standards.
You'll mechanically fix plasterboard correctly and safely.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to working on large projects.
Learning combines classroom theory with practical work in dedicated workshop spaces. You'll be assessed through a mix of practical tasks and written or knowledge-based assessments. The course covers both domestic and commercial plastering contexts, giving you experience across a range of techniques before you complete the City and Guilds Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer: how to become a plasterer working on domestic and commercial sites.
Dry liner: specialist in plasterboard fixing and finishing.
Renderer: external and internal rendering for construction firms.
Self-employed plasterer: running your own plastering business.
Site operative: general construction work with plastering as a core skill.
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-level site work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach plastering or construction trades in the future.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): useful if you move into a supervisory role on site.
