Level 2 Traineeship in Plastering

This Traineeship programme combines practical, hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge to equip traineeship students with the skills needed to become a fully qualified Plasterer.

Course Code: P10777
Campus: Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Plastering
Why Study This Course

This traineeship is aimed at 16 year olds who have just left school having obtained their GCSE's.

You will learn and develop skills in building methods and construction technology, applying plaster materials to external surfaces, fixing dry lining and plasterboard products to interiors and safe working practices.

Project Based Learning will also be a key feature, where you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers.

Developing your wider skills as well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, the traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including:

  • Citizenship
  • Working with others
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Self-management
  • Work professionalism
  • Digital literacy
Course Overview

The new Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise the following key elements within the Direct Entry Traineeship or Introductory Traineeship:

Course will be a face to face 22-hour week and consist of:

  • a professional & technical qualification equivalent to a minimum of 3 GCSEs grade C
  • a Transversal Skills qualification
  • L2 Essential Skills in numeracy and literacy or GCSE Grades A*-C in English and Maths
  • work based learning
  • a 2-week induction
  • professional & technical skills development
  • an end-point assessment
  • you may also gain the opportunity to go on a vocational placement

Additional qualifications deemed necessary for work within a sector e.g. Health and Safety, CSR, manual handling.

The traineeship is delivered through a blend of practical training and classroom-based learning. The course includes assessments, practical tasks and exams to ensure competency in Plastering skills.

Direct Entry Traineeship: entry will be based upon gaining a minimum of Grade E in English and Grade D in Maths and completing a initial vocational assessment. (Enhanced criteria may apply*)

Applicants that have not obtained the above grades may be eligible to enrol upon a Traineeship programme dependent upon successful completion of literacy and / or numeracy pre-entry assessments as required. Please contact us for further information.

You will need:

  • 4 GCSEs grade D-G, including grade 'D' in maths and grade 'E' in English or equivalent
  • Applicants that have not obtained the above grades but can demonstrate an equivalent level of experiential learning may also undertake a NI Traineeship through Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

Suitability will also be determined following an assessment of your current level of literacy and numeracy

If you have not obtained the stated entry grades for Maths & English, but your assessment determines that you have the potential to achieve a Level 2 Essential Skill in numeracy and/or literacy over the duration of the NI Traineeship, you may still be enrolled.  

*Entry criteria may be subject to change.

Modules studied will include:

  • Health and Safety in the Wet Trades Industry
  • Understand Building Construction Materials and Methods
  • Apply Plastering Materials to Interior Surfaces
  • Fix Dry Lining and Plasterboard to Interior Surfaces
  • Laying Sand and Cement Floor Screeds
  • Apply Plastering Materials to Exterior Surfaces

Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to the Level 3 qualification in Plastering under the apprenticeship programme if you secure employment or, alternatively, to FE at Level 3.

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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