Plastering Diploma Level 2

Course Overview
This course will "build" the candidate through a Level 1 programme onto a Level 2 industry standard qualification providing the basic skills needed for a career in Plastering.
The course acts as a good introduction to the trade and will give you the opportunity to develop the skills you will need to progress to the Level 3 Diploma &/or possible employment in the Plastering trade.

Course Structure
This is a 1 year course delivered at our Hornet Close site with attendance at college for 2.5 days per week.
Some topics covered will include:

• Know how to carry out safe working practices
• Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others
• Building methods & technology
• Prepare background surfaces and plaster materials
• Apply plaster materials to internal backgrounds
• Know how to produce components from moulds
• Synoptic practical phase test

Qualification Aims
Successful candidates will achieve the Plastering Diploma Level 2
Candidates can then progress onto the Diploma Level 3 (or NVQ Level 2 if they find employment in the trade)

Assessments/Examinations
14 Assignments
14 Knowledge tests
2 GOLA online tests
2 practical phase tests

Cost / Equipment
Tuition fees£560 (including registration & certification)
Tuition is free for those aged 16-18 years
Free tuition is also available to those in receipt of certain benefits or to their unwaged dependants
Equipment costs:
Text book & course materials£35
Students will also need to provide:

• Steel toecap boots

If you find it difficult to pay any course related costs due to financial hardship, please contact Student Welfare on 01843 605048 to make an appointment

Start Date
September 2010