Plastering Apprenticeship Level 2 (September 2026 Entry)
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A plastering apprenticeship is a great way to combine work and learning if you want to work in the construction trade.
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Level 2
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 36 months
Start date - September
Where - Brunel Construction Centre
Course Overview
To be able to start a plastering apprenticeship, you need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week and attend college one day a week. Plasterers apply internal and external finishes to walls and ceilings to create a variety of required textures, as well as producing casting moulds for decorative features.
In theory lessons, you will develop your understanding of health and safety in the workplace as you look at the various industry related regulations. You will be taught about construction technology and how to interpret drawing and work out quantities for pricing work.
While in the workshops you will learn to apply different external finishes including pebble dashing and plastering curved surfaces.
While in the workshops you will learn to apply different external finishes including pebble dashing and plastering curved surfaces.
In our plastering bays, you will develop your skills using a range of materials. You will continue to develop the skills throughout the duration of the course. You will look at more complex practices, such as running 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.
Our Plastering Team maintain strong links with the various employers and work closely with British Gypsum and Weber who supply materials and site visits. You will have the opportunity to compete in regional Skill Build competition with previous students going on to compete at national level against other college students.
To be able to start a plastering apprenticeship, you need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week and attend college one day a week. Plasterers apply internal and external finishes to walls and ceilings to create a variety of required textures, as well as producing casting moulds for decorative features.
In our plastering bays, you will develop your skills using a range of materials. You will continue to develop the skills throughout the duration of the course. You will look at more complex practices, such as running 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.
In theory lessons, you will develop your understanding of health and safety in the workplace as you look at the various industry related regulations. You will be taught about construction technology and how to interpret drawing and work out quantities for pricing work.
While in the workshops you will learn to apply different external finishes including pebble dashing and plastering curved surfaces.
While in the workshops you will learn to apply different external finishes including pebble dashing and plastering curved surfaces.
Our Plastering Team maintain strong links with the various employers and work closely with British Gypsum and Weber who supply materials and site visits. You will have the opportunity to compete in regional Skill Build competition with previous students going on to compete at national level against other college students.
Core Skills Gained:
GCSE English and maths at grade 2 or above.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
Higher level apprenticeship qualification
Employment
Employment
The achievement of knowledge, skills and behaviours within the training plan whilst carrying out off-the-job training (OFTJ). The completion of a portfolio of work-based evidence.
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