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Plastering: Level 2 CSkills Diploma

Course Summary

The Level 2 Diploma in Plastering at Nescot College is a one year course, available on a full or part-time basis to fit around your existing commitments.

Progressing Students: Successful completion of Level 1 Plastering. A satisfactory reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

You will have an informal advisory interview with a construction tutor. Your discussion with the tutor will be for approximately 30 minutes and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the content of the course.

You may progress on to Level 3 Plastering, Apprenticeship or alternatively seek employment.

Potential career routes in the Plastering industry:

  • Building suppliers
  • Damp proofing technicians
  • Decorative plastering
  • Dry liner
  • Fibrous plastering
  • Rendering
  • Start your own business
  • Work for a small or large construction business

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged for course fees
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

    Essential Personal Protective Equipment: approximate cost £68

    The course is a combination of practical and theory sessions enabling you to gain good practical skills with underpinning job knowledge of plastering. You will work towards achieving 8 units of competence, a Synoptic Practical Assignment and an end of year examination. For full time students the course will form part of your individual programme of study which will include Maths and English and other work-related activities designed to boost your employability.

    Our courses can be completed in a variety of ways to fit in with your personal and work needs. Courses are available on a full-time or part-time basis. You will be given details of course materials, stationery and health and safety equipment you will require when you enrol on the programme.

    Mandatory Units:

    • Apply Plaster to Internal Surfaces
    • Apply Render to External Surfaces
    • Construction Health & Safety
    • Preparing Background Surfaces for Plasterwork
    • The Construction Industry

    Optional Units:

    • Construction Information, Quantities and Communications
    • Construction Principles
    • Employment in the Construction Industry
    • Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction
    • Erect and Dismantle Access Equipment or Working Platforms
    • Fix Dry Lining and Plasterboard Products
    • Forming Sand and Cement Screeds
    • Handle, Move and Store Resources
    • Introduction to Self-Employment in Construction
    • Mixing Construction Materials
    • Modern Technologies in the Construction Industry
    • Personal Skills in the Construction Industry
    • Produce Cement Castings
    • Produce, Position and Secure Fibrous Plaster Components
    • Repair and Maintain Plasterwork
    • Establish Work Area Protection and Safety

    Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.

    Disclaimer:

    This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

    Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

    All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

    Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

    Last updated - 16/10/2023

    Overview

    • Course Code:

      N2203

    • Study type:

      Full Time

    • Awarded by:

      Construction Awards Alliance

    • Course length:

      1 year

    • Start date:

      September 2024
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    • Course Code:

      N2203

    • Study type:

      Full Time

    • Awarded by:

      Construction Awards Alliance

    • Course length:

      1 year

    • Start date:

      September 2024

    Progressing Students: Successful completion of Level 1 Plastering. A satisfactory reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

    You will have an informal advisory interview with a construction tutor. Your discussion with the tutor will be for approximately 30 minutes and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the content of the course.

    You may progress on to Level 3 Plastering, Apprenticeship or alternatively seek employment.

    Potential career routes in the Plastering industry:

    • Building suppliers
    • Damp proofing technicians
    • Decorative plastering
    • Dry liner
    • Fibrous plastering
    • Rendering
    • Start your own business
    • Work for a small or large construction business

    Please note:

    • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged for course fees
    • For more information about financial support, please click here.

      Essential Personal Protective Equipment: approximate cost £68

      The course is a combination of practical and theory sessions enabling you to gain good practical skills with underpinning job knowledge of plastering. You will work towards achieving 8 units of competence, a Synoptic Practical Assignment and an end of year examination. For full time students the course will form part of your individual programme of study which will include Maths and English and other work-related activities designed to boost your employability.

      Our courses can be completed in a variety of ways to fit in with your personal and work needs. Courses are available on a full-time or part-time basis. You will be given details of course materials, stationery and health and safety equipment you will require when you enrol on the programme.

      Mandatory Units:

      • Apply Plaster to Internal Surfaces
      • Apply Render to External Surfaces
      • Construction Health & Safety
      • Preparing Background Surfaces for Plasterwork
      • The Construction Industry

      Optional Units:

      • Construction Information, Quantities and Communications
      • Construction Principles
      • Employment in the Construction Industry
      • Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction
      • Erect and Dismantle Access Equipment or Working Platforms
      • Fix Dry Lining and Plasterboard Products
      • Forming Sand and Cement Screeds
      • Handle, Move and Store Resources
      • Introduction to Self-Employment in Construction
      • Mixing Construction Materials
      • Modern Technologies in the Construction Industry
      • Personal Skills in the Construction Industry
      • Produce Cement Castings
      • Produce, Position and Secure Fibrous Plaster Components
      • Repair and Maintain Plasterwork
      • Establish Work Area Protection and Safety

      Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.

      Disclaimer:

      This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

      Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

      All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

      Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

      Last updated - 16/10/2023

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