Overview
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the construction industry who want to specialise in plastering.
Specialisations:
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Solid)
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Fibrous)
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Heritage Plastering – Solid)
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Heritage Plastering – Fibrous)
Plastering Course – Enrolment Now Open
Our Multi-Skilled Plastering Course is designed for complete beginners and those with some existing experience. This is a practical, hands-on programme delivered by dedicated tutors in small classes of up to 12 students.
Train to industry-leading standards and develop the skills you need to start your gas engineering career.
Course Overview
Course Focus: Specialising in plastering (choose from 4 pathways)
Duration: 560 hours Total Qualification Time (188 Guided Learning Hours)
Course Type: NVQ Diploma (competence-based)
Audience: Those working or entering the construction industry.
Assessment: Pass/Fail, internally assessed and verified.
Start Date: 22/8/2016 (or note it’s ongoing).
End Date: 31/7/2026.
Entry Requirements: No formal requirements; initial assessment to identify gaps
Your Plastering Training Begins
This is a competence-based qualification. This means you won’t be sitting in a traditional classroom or taking online exams. Instead, your skills are measured by how you perform your job in the real world.
Real-World Assessment
The assessment takes place directly in your work environment. You demonstrate your skills under real working conditions, ensuring that your qualification reflects the actual standards of the construction industry.
Building Your Portfolio of Evidence
To achieve your qualification, you will create a Portfolio of Evidence. This is a collection of documents and records that prove you have met all the required learning outcomes.
What counts as evidence?
Assessor Observations: A qualified assessor watches you work and records your performance.
Professional Discussions: Conversations where you explain your methods and technical knowledge.
Witness Testimonies: Written confirmation from supervisors or colleagues.
Work Products: Examples of your work, such as photos, reports, or completed worksheets.
Oral and Written Questioning: Verifying your understanding of specific tasks.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Credit for skills you have already mastered in the past.
Standards & Criteria
Your performance is measured against specific Learning Outcomes (what you need to know) and Assessment Criteria (the standards you must meet).
What You Will Learn
The Core (Mandatory for Everyone)
Every student starts with these three fundamental units:
Health & Safety: Conforming to general health, safety, and welfare.
Efficiency: Conforming to productive working practices.
Resource Management: Moving, handling, and storing resources safely.
Choose Your Specialist Pathway
Depending on your career focus, you will choose one of the following four routes:
Pathway 1: Solid Plastering
Focus: Applying finishing plaster and solid render.
Includes 6 mandatory units + 1 optional unit (e.g., dry lining or screeding).
Pathway 2: Fibrous Plastering
Focus: Producing, positioning, and repairing fibrous components.
Includes 6 mandatory units.
Pathway 3: Heritage Plastering (Solid)
Focus: Conservation and restoration of traditional solid plasterwork.
Includes 7 mandatory units + 1 optional unit.
Pathway 4: Heritage Plastering (Fibrous)
Focus: Specialist conservation of fibrous plaster components.
Includes 7 mandatory units.
How You Are Assessed
There are no online exams or classroom tests. You prove your competence through a Portfolio of Evidence collected at your workplace.
Your portfolio will include:
Observations: Reports by your assessor while you work.
Evidence: Photos of your work, witness testimonies, and professional discussions.
Knowledge: Answers to oral and written questions to prove you understand the “why” behind the “how”.
Plastering Qualifications
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ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction)
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Solid)
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Fibrous)
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Heritage Plastering - Solid)
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Heritage Plastering - Fibrous)
When Qualified you will be ready for...
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Work as a specialised plasterer within the construction industry.
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Handle professional plastering tasks across various specialisms, including Solid and Fibrous pathways.
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Work on heritage, conservation, and restoration projects for historic buildings.
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Demonstrate practical competence and technical knowledge in a real-world work environment
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Progress to higher-level qualifications and further career advancement within the built environment.
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Meet the national occupational standards (NOS) required by the construction sector and CITB.
