Level 2 Construction Skills Course in Blackpool – Bispham Campus

Cost£1,152.00
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Construction Course in Blackpool. Evening construction classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time over 9 weeks. You'll study plastering skills in well-equipped workshops, covering materials, external rendering, floor screed systems, and techniques including direct bond, taping, and jointing. Classes are taught by industry specialists, so you build practical, hands-on knowledge alongside the theory. You should have some basic plastering experience or have completed a Level 1 Plastering course before joining. Basic English, maths, and simple computing are also required. This level 2 construction qualification is a strong step for anyone working toward a career as a plasterer.

Who this course is for

This page is currently under construction.

Entry requirements

Please contact the College on 01253352352 for further details on entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical plastering skills to craftsperson level
  • You'll learn about different plastering materials and their applications
  • You'll apply external rendering techniques
  • You'll work with floor screed systems
  • You'll practise direct bond plastering techniques
  • You'll develop skills in taping and jointing
  • You'll gain knowledge of health and safety relevant to the construction trade

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in workshop settings at Bispham Campus, guided by industry specialists. Learning is classroom based and delivered part-time across 9 evening sessions. Assessment is based on your practical work and demonstration of skills and knowledge throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plasterer, how to become a plasterer starting with this construction certificate
  • Dry lining operative, working with taping and jointing on site
  • Rendering operative, applying external render to buildings
  • Construction labourer, supporting plastering and finishing trades
  • Self-employed tradesperson, offering plastering services

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plastering, the next step toward fully qualified plasterer status
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering, required for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-paid site roles
  • Functional Skills English or Maths Level 2, if you want to strengthen your employability or meet entry requirements for further training

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