Learners interested in the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plastering will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.
Compulsory topics include:
• The principles of construction
• Internal plastering and fixing sheet materials
There are then three pathways that learners can take: 'Solid', 'Fibrous' or Dry Lining'.
For the 'Solid' pathway, topics include:
• Applying external plain rendering
• Floor screed systems
• Direct bond, taping and jointing
For the 'Fibrous' pathway, topics include:
• Producing, fixing and finishing plain plaster mouldings to match existing
For the 'Dry Lining' pathway, topics include:
• Installing linings and encasement systems
• Installing metal furring ceiling systems
• Installing metal stud partitioning systems
Learners interested in the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plastering (450) will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.
Compulsory topics include:
• Run in-situ moulds
• Applying plastering materials to detailed interiors
• Applying plastering materials to detailed exteriors
• Producing reverse moulds for detailed fibrous plaster and cement casting
• Producing and fixing detailed fibrous plaster and cement casts
For more information, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.
The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plastering could lead to a job as a plasterer, working for a house building company, a property development company, or as part of a small business repairing and refurbishing buildings. It could also lead to an apprenticeship in plastering.
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plastering (450) could lead to the following employment opportunities:
• Plasterer working on commercial or domestic premises
• Self-employed plasterer working on domestic repair and refurbishment projects
To deliver these qualifications, centres/colleges will need to provide their learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualifications.
To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbooks from the centre documents section.