This is a Full-Time course for students aged 16-19 designed to give you the opportunity to gain a Level 2 qualification and to prepare you to enter Full Time work in the Construction Industry.

The course is based at our facility at the North Road campus in Poole.

This study programme also includes Personal Development, Employability and Work Experience, and depending on GCSE grades on entry, may include GCSE or Functional Skills in maths and/or English.

Entry requirements for this course are either completion of a Level 1 Diploma in a Construction trade or Grade 4 GCSEs in maths and English.

The course gives learners the opportunity to develop hand skills at their own pace and you will be assessed through a series of practical assessments and online tests throughout the year.

This is a 1-year Full-Time programme which you will need to attend approximately 3 to 4 days of the week for 36 weeks.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

On successful completion of this course you will be able to progress on to the Level 1 Diploma in Plastering, employment or apprenticeship training. It is not possible to become fully qualified unless you gain employment in the industry and are assessed on site.

What jobs can I get? 

Here at The College we have a reputation for offering excellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionals in their chosen fields, with sound experience, knowledge and expertise.

 

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A*-D including English and maths grades 9-3 (formerly A*-D) and science for some programmes. Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skill in English and maths.

What about work experience? 

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP01206 04/09/2024 £150.00 £150.00 £2140.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

 

 

 

Associated Costs 

Sturdy footwear, coveralls, tools and basic stationary

Course content

Course Content 

The Level 2 Diploma is made up of a number of different types of units both knowledge and practical. A full qualification requires you to successfully complete and pass all the units.
Knowledge covered:

  • Know how to carry out safe working practices
  • Knowledge of information and communication with others
  • Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
  • Know how to prepare background surfaces and plaster materials
  • Know how to apply plastering materials to internal backgrounds
  • Know how to produce components from moulds

Practical units are:

  • Carry out safe working practices
  • Information and communication with others
  • Building methods and construction technology
  • Prepare background surfaces and plaster materials
  • Apply plastering materials to internal backgrounds
  • Produce components from moulds

Depending on GCSE grades on entry - the study programme will include GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and English.

 

 

More info

Start Day/Time 

September 2023 36 weeks 3 days a week

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Level 2 Diploma in Plastering

Awarding Body 

NOCN

Curriculum Area 

Construction - Construction Skills

More about the course 

The course will be assessed through practical assignments, projects and written tasks.

Academic Year 

2024/25

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Level 2 Diploma in Plastering

Awarding Body 

NOCN