Level 2 Plastering Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. There are no specific entry requirements, so contact the college to confirm your place. The course runs for one year and covers the core skills you need to work as a plasterer. You'll study solid plastering, fibrous plastering, and dry lining techniques. The City and Guilds Level 2 plastering qualification is recognised by employers in the construction industry.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = TPLAS | Course Title = Plastering Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60080516 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Plastering | College Delivery Area = STEM Construction and Green Initiatives (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll apply solid plaster to walls and ceilings using a range of techniques.
You'll work with fibrous plasterwork, including casting and fixing.
You'll install dry lining systems, including metal framing and plasterboard.
You'll prepare surfaces correctly before plastering.
You'll mix and use plastering materials safely and to the right consistency.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings relevant to plastering work.
You'll follow health and safety practices on construction sites.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate plastering techniques to the required standard, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer. Apply solid and dry lining plaster on new builds and refurbishments.
Dry Lining Operative. Fit plasterboard and metal stud partitions.
Fibrous Plasterer. Cast and fix decorative plasterwork and cornices.
Construction Operative. General site work with a plastering specialism.
Self-employed Plasterer. Take on domestic and commercial contracts directly.
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. An option if you want to teach plastering or construction trades in the future.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS). A short course that supports progression into supervisory roles on site.
