LEVEL 2 NVQ DIPLOMA IN PLASTERING (CONSTRUCTION)

As this is a competence-based qualification, learners will be acquiring the knowledge and skills required through either on-the-job experience or in a learning environment.

To achieve the whole qualification, learners need a minimum of 56 credits. They must complete six or seven mandatory units plus one or two optional units from the qualification structure. (See Qualification content and delivery tools.)

Learners may progress from the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) to a range of qualifications at Level 3 and above, including Occupational Work Supervision.

This qualification is aimed at those who are in work and are looking for recognition of their prior learning and experience.

Its primary purpose is to confirm the learner’s occupational competence as a plasterer. As a work-related, competence-based qualification it provides confirmation to employers, industry managers and card schemes that the learner has the skills and knowledge needed to meet the nationally recognised standard to carry out the role.

Learners who achieve this qualification can use it to gain employment, to progress in the industry, or to work towards another qualification (see Progression).