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Level 2 Plastering

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Plastering

We can match you with a Plastering Course – available for alternative provisions from year 7-11

Plastering is a core function within the construction sector, particularly the house building sector and refurbishment sectors. The Government has a target to build significantly more new homes over the coming years and therefore the demand for plasterers has never been higher.

Plasterers mix and apply plaster to walls and ceilings of buildings to provide a smooth or decorative finish. A plasterer will also produce ornamental plasterwork such as ceiling roses, cornices and columns.

At A Glance

  • Qualification: NOCN Level 1,2 diploma
  • Length: 12 week blocks

Next Steps

After completing this course there are a number of options available, depending on your final grade you could move onto a level 3 course, into higher education or seek permanent employment.

What would you learn?

  • How to use plastering tools and equipment e.g. trowel and hand board
  • Learning solid and fibrous plastering
  • • Applying a range of plastering systems on to different background surfaces including:
    • How to prepare walls and ceilings of prior to applying plaster
    • How to apply sand/cement and lightweight plaster to various backgrounds
    • How to create and fix fibrous plasterwork such as dado rails and ceiling centres
    • How to apply external render and floor screed
    • The various types of plasterboard that are available and how to fix and prepare them for internal surfaces.

No matter what level you are currently working at, you will be expected to further your skills in English and maths.

What skills and qualities do you need?

Observant with a keen eye for detail, the ability to work well individually and as part of a team, good communication skills.

Entry Requirements

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