Plastering - Level 2

Summary

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a craftsperson in plastering with the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plastering.

The course is taught by industry specialists in superbly equipped workshops, where you will develop proficiency in this highly skilled trade.

You will have an opportunity to learn about different materials, applying external rendering, floor screed systems and techniques such as direct bond, taping and jointing.

Successful students either continue their training at a higher level or progress directly into employment or onto one of a growing number of apprenticeships in this area.

Next course dates

Start date	Location	Duration
02 Sep 2026	Bispham Campus	1 Year	Apply now

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

Successful students can either continue their training or progress straight into employment.

Studying the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plastering will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge further, equipping you for more senior roles, such as Advanced Craft Plasterer.

Alternatively, you could start your career straight away, perhaps progressing to one of the growing number of exciting apprenticeships in this area.

Key information

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grades ranging between 3 - 2 including English and Maths.

You will also require:

A successful interview with a tutor
The ability to study independently
A genuine interest in the subject
Good communication skills
Hardworking approach to the industry

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

Qualification obtained

Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Plastering (Diploma)

Fees and funding

Courses for learners who are 16-18 years old at the start of their course and resident in the UK are fully funded. You may also be entitled to further financial help to support your studies depending on your personal circumstances. For more details of these, please visit our page on Finance Support for School Leavers.

If you are not a UK resident, we will confirm whether funding is available when we process your application. If not, you may be liable for course fees.

Extra costs and equipment

All construction students must adhere to health and safety legislation when in our workshops, which will require purchasing and wearing the following items for practical activities:

Safety boots
Safety helmet
Hi-vis vest
Work trousers
Safety glasses
Gloves

All the above items can be purchased from local suppliers for a total cost of approximately £45. If you have issues funding these items, please speak to your course tutor.

For class-based learning you will also need to bring paper, pens and a folder, in which to keep all your revision and notes.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: City and Guilds

Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

This course features the following mandatory units:

Principles of Construction
Internal Plastering and Fixing Sheet Materials
Applying External Plain Rendering
Floor Screed Systems
Direct Bond, Taping and Jointing

Essential skills: English and Maths

All school leavers at B&FC are encouraged to continue developing their English and maths skills as higher ability in both these subjects is linked to long-term career success and increased earning potential - irrespective of how well you performed at GCSE. If, however, you achieve a GCSE Grade 3 or less in either subject, you will also have the opportunity to work towards re-sitting these to enhance your paper-based qualifications. This won’t delay your career journey because you will be undertaking this programme of study at the same time as your chosen subject.

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

A compulsory element of this course is that all 16-18 year-old students spend at least 20 hours on a relevant work placement.

Students are encouraged to look for their work experience independently, which might include working on local projects, community challenge work or working for an employer.

How will I learn?

At Blackpool and The Fylde College we recognise that all students learn differently, and our expert tutors will work with you to ensure their teaching methods support the way that you like to learn.

A key method used is demonstrations. This allows you to see the practical skill being used first before going on to practise the skill yourself.

The course also includes dedicated individual/self-study time, which needs to be supported by your own study out of College. E-learning also features and will involve you using our Canvas platform for independent study and learning.

This qualification consists of 5 hours’ class-based and 7 hours’ workshop-based learning each week.

Expert tutors

All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.

How will I be assessed?

During the course, your practical skills will be assessed continuously to ensure competency and to prepare you for your final synoptic assessment. You will also sit an externally set exam that will consist of short answer, multiple choice and detailed answer questions.

All your combined grades will then be calculated to provide you with a final overall fail, pass, merit, distinction or distinction star grade. This will be shown on your certificate.

The assessment weighting is as follows:

External exam - 40%
Graded synoptic assessment - 60%

Please note: you will only be given one opportunity to re-sit the external exam and the final synoptic assessment.