Level 2 Plastering Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. You'll spend a year developing the practical skills plasterers use on the job: solid plastering, dry lining, rendering, and finishing. There are no specific entry requirements. The college will carry out an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you and to plan your learning. This is a City and Guilds plastering qualification, recognised by employers across the construction industry. Level 2 Diploma in Plastering with certificate.
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 plastering techniques to internal walls and ceilings.
You'll carry out dry lining and partitioning work.
You'll render external surfaces to a professional finish.
You'll mix and use a range of plastering materials correctly.
You'll read and interpret working drawings and specifications.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll prepare surfaces and backgrounds before plastering.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop environment, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that reflect real plastering work. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out plastering operations to industry standards, as well as your knowledge of materials, tools, and safe working practices.
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 skills on residential and commercial sites.
Dry lining operative. Specialist work with plasterboard and partition systems.
Renderer. External rendering and finishing on new builds and refurbishments.
Fibrous plasterer. Decorative and ornamental plasterwork for specialist projects.
Self-employed plasterer. Take on your own contracts once experienced.
Construction labourer (plastering). Support roles while building site experience.
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 teach plastering or construction skills in a college or training centre.
CSCS Card. Not a qualification, but you'll need one to work on most UK construction sites. Your Level 2 Diploma supports your application.
