Free Level 2 Plastering Course in Leeds – Leeds College of Building – Full-time
CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Plastering Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll need to have completed a Level 1 Diploma before starting. The course covers plastering tools and techniques, preparing surfaces, applying sand and cement render, lightweight plaster, external render, floor screed, and fibrous plasterwork such as dado rails and ceiling centres. You'll also work with different types of plasterboard for internal surfaces. A solid level 2 plastering qualification for anyone serious about working in the trade.
Who this course is for
L2 Diploma in Plastering: How to use plastering tools and equipment e.g. trowel and hand board; Discover the origin of plaster; How to prepare walls and ceilings of prior to applying plaster; How to apply sand/cement and lightweight plaster to various backgrounds; How to create and fix fibrous plasterwork such as dado rails and ceiling centres; How to apply external render and floor screed; The various types of plasterboard that are available and how to prepare them for internal surfaces. There is also the opportunity to visit a local plasterboard plant to see how the products are manufactured
Entry requirements
You will have successfully completed a Level 1 Diploma.
What you will learn
You'll use plastering tools and equipment, including trowels and hand boards.
You'll prepare walls and ceilings before applying plaster.
You'll apply sand and cement render and lightweight plaster to different backgrounds.
You'll apply external render and floor screed.
You'll create and fix fibrous plasterwork, including dado rails and ceiling centres.
You'll work with different types of plasterboard and prepare them for internal surfaces.
You'll learn about the origins and properties of plaster.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop environment at Leeds College of Building. Tuition covers both the theory and the practical application of plastering techniques. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work that reflects real trade skills. Full-time daytime attendance means you cover the full course content across 36 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer. Apply plaster, render, and screeds on construction sites.
Dry lining operative. Fix and finish plasterboard for internal walls and ceilings.
Fibrous plasterer. Produce and install decorative plaster mouldings and features.
Renderer. Apply external render to buildings.
Maintenance plasterer. Carry out repair and patching work in housing or commercial properties.
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 aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
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.
