Level 2 Plastering Course in Bristol. Classes run at SGS College Filton Campus, full-time during the day. This is a full-time plastering qualification covering the core skills you need to work as a plasterer. The course runs to 408 hours in total. Most full-time places are for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, please check with the college directly, as full-time study programmes may not be the right fit and fees will differ. You'll cover solid plastering, fibrous plastering, and dry lining techniques.
Who this course is for
Most full-time courses at SGS are for learners aged 16-18 with some provision available for those aged 14 plus on request. If you are aged 19 and over then formal qualifications that are a prerequisite for younger age groups may not be suitable. Please check the college website www.sgscol.ac.uk for more in-depth information regarding full-time study programmes or contact us on 0800 0567 253 or email [email protected]
What you will learn
You'll apply solid plastering to walls and ceilings using traditional techniques.
You'll apply fibrous plasterwork and understand how different mixes behave.
You'll prepare surfaces correctly before plastering begins.
You'll use and maintain plastering tools and equipment safely.
You'll work to industry health and safety standards on site.
You'll interpret drawings and specifications to plan plastering work.
You'll apply render to external surfaces.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom study. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate plastering skills directly, with written or knowledge-based tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out plastering work to the required standard throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. SGS College Filton Campus 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 skim finish internal walls.
Rendering operative: apply external render to residential and commercial buildings.
Maintenance plasterer: repair and restore plasterwork in existing buildings.
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 move into teaching construction trades.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course for plasterers moving into supervisory roles on site.
