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Plastering

Key facts

Apprenticeship

18 months minimum
duration

Level 2 - Intermediate
If you can work with your hands quickly and accurately, this apprenticeship
provides the skills to apply different kinds of plaster to internal walls
and ceilings so that they are ready for decorating.

Qualifications
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering
Technical Certificate
Functional Skills in English and maths, if required
Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Qualified plaste
rers can
earn £25,000 plus
per
year with self-em
ployed
plasterers nego
tiating
their own rates.

Typical units covered
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Producing internal solid plastering finishes in the workplace
Applying finishing plaster to background surfaces in the workplace
Producing external solid render finishes in the workplace

Entry requirements and who is it for?
You must complete an initial assessment identifying prior learning and experience in
order to ensure this apprenticeship is the correct pathway. You will also need to show
enthusiasm, commitment and interest in the subject area.

Functional skills in English
and maths support up to
Level 2, (equivalent to GCSE
Level) if required
Earn while you learn with
on-the-job training and a wage
We work with over 1000 local
businesses to find you the
right placement for your
apprenticeship
Depending upon your
apprenticeship framework, you
may be required to attend one
of our training centres for a
day or block release as part of
your training
You can enter this
apprenticeship through
the following pathways
- Study programme
- Traineeship
-  r apply online for specific
o
vacancies when available

Where could this lead
You could progress and earn
a career working for specialist
plastering firms, building
contractors, local authorities and
other public organisations. You
could even become self-employed
and work as a sub-contractor for
large construction firms.

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