Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Plastering

This 2 year course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to further develop a career in Plastering. 1 Day a week will be spent in college and the remaining 4 days will be spent on site with an employer.

Course Code: P10649
Campus: Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Plastering

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

Ideal for students who have completed their GCSEs, who have relevant industry experience and are hoping to become accomplished plasterers.  Students will learn how to prepare walls and ceilings for decoration and finishing.

The course will also teach plaster components, building methods and construction technology, how to board and set a ceiling, apply plaster to a curved wall and produce a curved cornice.

Course Overview

You will attend the college 1 Day a week and the remaining 4 days will be spent on site with an employer.

This is a course to equip you with the skills and knowledge to develop a career in plastering.

Learners will study a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) – Solid.

 

You will need:

  • an employer in the trade area
  • a Level 2 qualification in Plastering or
  • relevant industry experience
  • a minimum of GCSE grade C in Maths and English or equivalent Essential Skills L2 in Literacy and Numeracy*

*We will also consider those applicants who are working towards these qualifications.

Safe working practices
• Dry lining and plasterboard
• Plaster components
• Information, quantities and Communicating
• Building methods and construction technology
• Produce complex external surfaces
• Screeds and granolithic finishes
• Run in-situ moulds
• Board and set a ceiling, apply plaster to a curved wall and produce a curved cornice.

Successful completion of this programme will enable you to apply to employment as Plasterer or you can progress to further study such as 

a HNC/HLA in Construction or other Level 4 Construction related qualifications.

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn.

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Available Sessions

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Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Plastering
Y10649LF1A-25/26-FT
Lisburn
01/09/2025
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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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