Plastering (Construction) (6573)

Last Updated: 25 Jul 2022
PLEASE NOTE: The Level 2 & 3 NVQ Diplomas in Plastering have recently been updated and as a result there are new QANs available from 01 May 2018.  All documentation can be found under the documents section, and the old documents have been moved to the archived section.
6573-01 to 04 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) has been replaced with 6573-22 & -24.
6573-05 & -06 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) has been replaced with 6573-07  & -08.
New documentation is dated March 2018.

Our NVQs in Plastering are usually completed in the workplace, and demonstrate competency against the National Occupational Standards.

They form the competency qualifications for the Construction Specialist Apprenticeship Framework (England and Wales) (Plastering pathway).
This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in the area of plastering.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Northern Ireland

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

Level 2

This qualification demonstrates competence against the National Occupational Standards for Plastering.

At Level 2 you will already have developed some skills in plastering, and you will gain additional knowledge and techniques required to work as a competent plasterer.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Solid (6573-22)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Solid

  • Accreditation No: 603/3080/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: NVQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 366 - This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 870 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £128.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Fibrous (6573-24)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Fibrous

  • Accreditation No: 603/3080/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: NVQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 258 - This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 560 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3

This qualification demonstrates competence against the National Occupational Standards for Plastering.

At Level 3 you will learn about organisational aspects of plastering within the construction sector, as well as gaining advanced skills and techniques in plastering.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Solid (6573-05)
Last Registration Date: 31 May 2023 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Solid

  • Accreditation No: 601/1173/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 92 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 311 - 311 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 920 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/05/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Fibrous (6573-06)
Last Registration Date: 31 May 2023 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Fibrous

  • Accreditation No: 601/1173/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 92 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 311 - 311 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 920 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/05/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Solid (6573-07)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Solid

  • Accreditation No: 603/3081/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: NVQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 374 - This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 910 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) – Fibrous (6573-08)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) - Fibrous

  • Accreditation No: 603/3081/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: NVQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 554 - This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 1390 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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