LEVEL 2 PLASTERING NVQ
A Level 2 NVQ in Plastering is a vocational qualification that assesses the skills and knowledge required to work professionally as a plasterer in the construction industry. It covers key aspects such as preparing surfaces, applying plaster to walls and ceilings, creating smooth finishes, and performing decorative plasterwork. The qualification also includes a focus on health and safety practices, ensuring that individuals can deliver high-quality work while adhering to industry standards. It is designed to demonstrate competence and proficiency in plastering tasks, offering a nationally recognised certification for professionals in the field.
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Who Is This For
The Level 2 NVQ in Plastering is aimed at individuals working in or aspiring to enter the construction industry as professional plasterers. It is ideal for apprentices, trainees, or experienced workers who wish to formalise their skills in tasks such as surface preparation, plaster application, and finishing work. This qualification is suited for those seeking to demonstrate their competence, enhance their career prospects, and gain a nationally recognised certification in the plastering trade.
Mandatory Units
Learners must complete the four mandatory units
- Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
- Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
- Applying Finishing Plaster to Background Surfaces in the Workplace
Optional Units
Learners must complete one unit from the optional unit group
- Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace
- Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Workplace
- Laying Sand and Cement Screeds to Levels and/or Falls in the Workplace
- Applying Projection Plaster and Maintaining Equipment in the Workplace
How You Will Learn
- Remote Enrolment
- Online Job Knowledge Questions
- Portfolio Sign-Off
- Certification
All Level 2 NVQs from the UK Skills Academy lead to a Blue CSCS card which is the certification that allows you to show your employer that you are qualified and have the knowledge and expertise to conduct yourself on-site in a safe and responsible manner. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on-site.
Eligibility
- 19+ Years Old
- Live or Work in England (Business address can be out of England as long as the work is in England – we will need evidence)
- 3 months working in the trade for Level 2 and 6 months for Level 3
- You must be working in the trade you are applying for now – you must be able to demonstrate via assessment.
Duration
Our NVQs are flexible to work around you and the trade you are currently working in. You will be registered for 8-10 weeks and your assessor will collect a range of evidence from your workplace, work with you on assessments and will require your knowledge workbook to be completed in the first 4 weeks.
CITB Registered?
You could be eligible to receive up to £600 back upon completion if you are registered with CITB.
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Get in touch
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