Construction - Plastering Level 2 (including the T-Level Foundation Year) (FCON)

Plastering serves a protective function, in that it makes buildings more robust. It is a skilled job and there is a high demand for good plasterers. Plasterers mix and then paste plaster onto the interior surfaces of buildings to prepare them for decoration. They work on a range of buildings including houses and commercial buildings.

Course themes

• Introduction to health and safety in construction
• Preparing background surfaces and applying finishing coats
• Producing components from moulds
• Principles of building construction, information and communication
• Apply plastering materials to interiors
• Fix dry lining and plasterboards to interiors
• Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work
• Running in-situ moulds

Throughout the study programme your work will be assessed for a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. Achieving this diploma means that you have reached the standards expected by the industry.

Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and Maths. If you do not English GCSE grade 2 you will need to have a successful interview with an initial assessment in English and Maths at Entry Level 3 or above.

If you have four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths, you will have the chance to fast-track to year two after successful completion of a six week assessment period

Successful completion of this Level 2 study programme could lead to progressing to the Level 3 study programme. Alternatively, you could use the qualification to improve your chances of gaining an Apprenticeship which will give you valuable work experience.