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Level 2 Diploma in Plastering

at Leeds College of Building, Leeds · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull timePart time

What the college says

This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in plastering. For 2026-27 this course is for learners aged 16-18. On this course you will have the opportunity to study the following: How to use plastering tools and equipment e.g. trowel and hand board. Discover the origin of plaster. How to prepare walls and ceilings prior to applying plaster. How to apply sand/cement and lightweight plaster to various backgrounds. How to create and fix fibrous plasterwork such as dado rails and ceiling centres. How to apply external render and floor screed. The various types of plasterboard that are available and how to prepare them for internal surfaces. There is also the opportunity to visit a local plasterboard plant to see how the products are manufactured.

What you need to get on

Please check linked course page for details.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Leeds
  • 14 September 2026 · Leeds

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