Throughout the study programme your work will be assessed for a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. Achieving this Diploma means that you have reached the standards expected by the industry.
This course will commence in September 2025 and will take one year to complete.
Level 2 Plastering Diploma City & Guilds
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Plastering is a popular and essential skill for protecting and decorating buildings. The Level 2 Diploma covers topics such as health and safety, surface preparation, and plaster application. You will learn how to install plasterboards, create moulds, and gain insights into building construction. This course equips you to work on various construction projects and teaches you crucial skills in organising, planning, and pricing tasks. It also includes the principles of building construction, information, and communication. By the end of the course, you will be well-versed in running in-situ moulds.
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Throughout the study programme your work will be assessed for a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. Achieving this Diploma means that you have reached the standards expected by the industry.
Work boots, gloves and eye protection will need to be purchased prior to starting your course. Financial assistance may be available.
Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP
Upon completion, you could progress onto a Level 3 Plastering T Level or Plastering Apprenticeship.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
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.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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.