This course will start in September 2025 and runs for two years.
You will need to hold four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
OR hold a Level 2 Plastering T Level Foundation qualification and English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above.
If you do not currently meet these entry requirements, you may be able to study the Plastering Level 2 T Level Foundation course.
You will achieve a Level 3 On-site Construction Plastering T Level.
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During the T Level course, you will learn about plastering, including materials, methods, planning, preparation, and safe working practices. Additionally, you will study construction information and data principles, digital technology, and commercial principles in construction. The program includes a 45-day industry placement, preparing you for skilled employment or further study. A minimum GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths is required.
T Level courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, so the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for work.
They provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door to highly skilled employment, an apprenticeship or higher-level study, including university.
T Levels are courses for 16- to 18-year-olds that are studied at the same level as A Levels. They are for young people who prefer a more technical education when they come to College, rather than following a purely academic pathway, or a work-based apprenticeship.
T Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum of 45 days industry placement with an employer to make sure you have real experience of the workplace.
You will also need to achieve a minimum standard of English and Maths at GCSE grade 4 or above. The Technical Qualification (TQ) is the main classroom-based element of the T Level, and it will see you learning from a qualification that has been shaped by industry experts.
During the two-year programme, you will learn the core knowledge that underpins each industry and develop occupationally specific skills that will allow you to enter skilled employment within a specific occupation.
The core components are:
The plastering core components are:
There will be assessment windows throughout your study programme where your knowledge, understanding and practical skills will be assessed under exam conditions. You will achieve either a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. In addition, you must complete an industry placement, lasting a minimum of 315 hours.
You will need to purchase writing and measuring equipment. We will provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP
After gaining this T Level qualification, you could move on to skilled employment, a Higher Apprenticeship or Higher Education.
See what careers are available in the Construction sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.