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Free Level 2 Solid Plastering and Dry Lining Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Plastering (Solid Plastering and Dry Lining) Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College. You'll study full-time during the day over one year, covering both solid plastering and dry lining techniques. The course covers applying plaster to walls and ceilings, working with sand and cement, creating fibrous plasterwork, and applying external render and floor screed. The technical knowledge and practical skills align with the apprenticeship standard for solid plastering and dry lining, which can support a faster route into an apprenticeship once you complete the course. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.

Who this course is for

Plasterers mix and apply plaster to walls and ceilings of buildings to provide a smooth or decorative finish. A plasterer will also produce ornamental plasterwork such as ceiling roses, cornices and columns. This study program is suitable for you if you are looking to progress to a career as a plasterer. The technical knowledge and practical you will gain align to those covered in the apprenticeship standard for solid plastering and dry lining. This supports transfer in year transfer to the apprenticeship program if you secure employment; alternatively with successful completion it enables you to complete an apprenticeship program in a reduced period of time. The plastering study programs at the Heart of Yorkshire are sponsored by British Gypsum. This supports students to benefit from site visits and competition.

Entry requirements

This course requires 5 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above to include English at Grade 4 or above and Maths at Grade 4 or above. Applicants who apply for this course who do not have this predicted grade profile may be offered at interview a place on the Level 1 Certificate in Plastering study program.

Within the first six weeks on program, you will be assessed in relation to behaviour, attendance and progress. Dependent on these your program of study may change.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the safe use of plastering tools and equipment.
  • You'll develop skills to prepare walls and ceilings before applying plaster.
  • You'll apply sand and cement and lightweight plaster to various backgrounds.
  • You'll create and fix fibrous plasterwork such as dado rails and ceiling centres.
  • You'll apply external render and floor screed.
  • You'll build knowledge of plastering materials and how to handle them safely.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment is through online examinations and practical synoptic assessments. In the first six weeks, the college will assess your behaviour, attendance, and progress. Your programme of study may change depending on how that assessment goes.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Castleford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer. Apply plaster to walls and ceilings in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Dry lining operative. Fix plasterboard and partition systems on construction sites.
  • Solid plasterer. Specialist in sand and cement render and lightweight plaster finishes.
  • Fibrous plaster fixer. Create and install ornamental plasterwork such as cornices and ceiling roses.
  • Construction site operative. Entry-level site roles while building further trade skills.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering. The qualification plasterers typically need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and to work independently on site.
  • Solid Plastering Apprenticeship (Level 2). Your technical knowledge and practical skills from this course can reduce the time needed to complete the apprenticeship standard.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Plastering. An alternative route if you want to build further on specific plastering skills before progressing to Level 3.
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