Course Overview
This NVQ Level 2 qualification is ideal for experienced plasterers who work on construction sites or in domestic and commercial projects. It’s designed for tradespeople with at least 3 years’ practical experience who now want to gain formal recognition of their skills, improve employability, and secure a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card.
This route is fully work-based, meaning you can qualify while continuing to work — no college, no exams, just proof of your skills through real evidence.
Assessment:
- No classroom attendance required
- Remote portfolio submission (with optional on-site assessment if needed)
- Observation, photos, videos, method statements, and professional discussion
- Tailored 1-on-1 support from your assigned assessor
What it Covers:
- Applying solid and fibrous plaster
- Fixing plasterboard and preparing background surfaces
- Producing internal and external finishes
- Working with angle beads, stop beads, and corner reinforcement
- Repairing damaged plasterwork
- Conforming to general and workplace health & safety practices
- Efficient site practices and waste minimisation
Eligibility:
- Minimum 3 years hands-on plastering experience
- Aged 18 or over
- Currently working in a plastering role (employed or self-employed)
Who It’s For:
- Domestic and Commercial Plasterers
- Site-based Operatives with Plastering Duties
- Skilled Labourers Looking to Progress
- Agency Workers or Subcontractors wanting formal qualifications
Duration:
2 to 4 months (flexible around your work schedule and evidence availability)
Outcome:
On completion, you will receive a ProQual-accredited NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (Construction) — enabling you to apply for your Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card and increase your marketability and site access.
Support Provided:
- Dedicated remote assessor throughout the qualification
- WhatsApp & email support
- Step-by-step evidence guidance
- Optional on-site observation if required
Next Step:
Click “Apply Now” or book your Free 10-Minute Consultation to confirm your eligibility and start your fast-track journey to becoming a qualified plasterer.
This course suits:
- Time-served plasterers
- Site workers doing patch repairs or full plastering
- Labourers with solid plastering experience
- Tradesmen in residential, commercial, or heritage sites
This is ideal for:
- Dryliners with on-site experience (no matter how many years)
- Self-employed fixers or subcontractors
- Interior systems workers in commercial or residential projects
- Workers who’ve never been certified but want to get their CSCS Blue Card
- If you’re hands-on and know your trade, we can help you qualify quickly.
Skills You’ll Gain
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings
- Accurately cutting, shaping, and fixing reinforcement steel
- Understanding safe lifting and fixing practices
- Working efficiently within a team
- Following construction safety procedures
