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 6 months’ 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 6 months to 1 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 3 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.
CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare
- Conforming to Productive Working Practices
- Moving, Handling and Storing Resources
- Preparing Background Surfaces
- Applying Solid Plaster to Interiors
- Producing External Render Finishes
- Applying Finishing Coats to Plaster Surfaces
- Repairing and Maintaining Plasterwork
- Time-served plasterers
- Site workers doing patch repairs or full plastering
- Labourers with solid plastering experience
- Tradesmen in residential, commercial, or heritage sites
- Applying smooth and textured finishes
- Mixing and applying plaster coats
- Repairing damaged surfaces
- Working with angles, beading, and reveals
- Following health & safety and spec standards
