Level 2 Plastering Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day over 42 weeks. You'll cover the core skills of solid plastering and dry lining, working on practical tasks that reflect the demands of the trade. The course covers health and safety, background preparation, applying plaster coats, and finishing to a professional standard. It's a solid foundation if you're looking to work as a plasterer.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll apply solid plastering techniques to walls, ceilings, and floors.
You'll work with fibrous plasterwork, including casting and fixing.
You'll prepare surfaces correctly before plastering begins.
You'll use and maintain plastering tools and equipment safely.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll read and interpret basic drawings and specifications.
You'll finish plasterwork to the standard expected by employers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the workshop alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks, where you demonstrate your plastering skills, and written or knowledge-based assessments. City and Guilds sets the assessment criteria. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out plastering work to a set standard, covering both the practical and the underpinning knowledge the qualification requires.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer: apply solid and fibrous plasterwork on construction projects.
Dry lining operative: fix plasterboard and internal wall systems.
Rendering specialist: external render and decorative finishes.
Maintenance plasterer: repair and patch plasterwork in housing or commercial buildings.
Self-employed plasterer: take on domestic and commercial contracts independently.
Construction labourer (plastering): support plastering teams on site while building experience.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plastering: the next step if you want to take on more complex work and qualify for a CSCS skilled-worker card as a plasterer.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach plastering or construction skills in a college or training setting.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course that supports progression into supervisory roles on site.
