Assessment
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction)
This is a work‑based qualification designed for individuals involved in plastering activities across a variety of environments. It recognises skills in solid plastering, fibrous plastering, and full plastering specialisms, depending on the chosen pathway.
Candidates must demonstrate competence in applying plaster finishes, preparing backgrounds, working safely, and using tools and equipment correctly, all while following building regulations and industry‑recognised safe working practices.
Progression Opportunities
Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities in advanced construction roles, including: Solid plasterer, Fibrous plasterer, Renderer, and Dry‑lining and finishing work.
Location
On-Site
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is ideal for Trainee or practicing plasterers, individuals working in domestic or commercial plastering environments, and those specialising in solid, fibrous, or external rendering tasks.
Entry Requirements
Delegates must be employed in a role that allows them to generate workplace evidence.
Course Duration
Varies
Method of Assessment
- Observation in the Workplace
- Portfolio of Evidence
Certification
GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction)
Course Content
This course covers:
Mandatory Units:
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Pathway 1: Solid Basic
- Applying Finishing Plaster to Background Surfaces in the Workplace (Mandatory)
- Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace
- Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Workplace
- Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace
- Laying Sand and Cement Screeds to Levels and/or Falls in the Workplace
- Applying Projection Plaster and Maintaining Equipment in the Workplace
- Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace
Pathway 2: Solid Full
- Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace (Mandatory)
- Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Workplace (Mandatory)
- Applying Finishing Plaster to Background Surfaces in the Workplace
- Installing Direct Bond Dry Linings in the Workplace
- Laying Sand and Cement Screeds to Levels and/or Falls in the Workplace
- Applying Projection Plaster and Maintaining Equipment in the Workplace
- Installing Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard in the Workplace
Pathway 3: Fibrous Basic
- Positioning and Securing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (Mandatory)
- Repairing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (Mandatory)
Pathway 4: Fibrous Full
- Positioning and Securing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (Mandatory)
- Repairing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (Mandatory)
- Producing Fibrous Plaster Components in the Workplace (Mandatory)
