As part of this qualification, you’ll develop the knowledge, practical skills, and technical expertise needed to work confidently in the dry lining trade.

You’ll start by completing a core Health & Safety module, along with learning about building construction principles, and information & communication in the workplace. You’ll then move on to specialist technical units including:

Installing Suspended Ceiling Systems

• Working with metal furring suspended ceilings and ceiling lining systems
• Understanding background materials, components, and fixings
• Installing and fixing plasterboards to ceilings
• Calculating material quantities from specifications and working drawings

Installing Partitions

• Setting out and installing partitions to include services, junctions, doors, and windows
• Fixing plasterboard to partitions using correct tools and materials
• Understanding metal characteristics, sheet materials, and fixings

Installing Wall Linings and Encasement Systems

• Working with frame and frameless encasement systems
• Selecting and fixing the correct components
• Following installation procedures for different wall lining systems

Fixing Sheet Materials Using Direct Bond Methods

• Safely fixing plasterboards using direct bond techniques
• Assessing background suitability and preparing surfaces
• Mixing adhesives and jointing compounds
• Identifying potential issues when mixing, selecting and fixing materials
• Setting out installations around angles, openings, and services
• Applying and sanding finishes, including perimeter seals, dabs, skirtings, and wall cupboards

Applying Tape and Jointing Systems

• Using different tapes, beads, and jointing compounds
• Fixing reinforcement tapes to external angles
• Applying and finishing tape joints to a professional standard
• Carrying out minor surface repairs

Working with Specialist Systems for Dry Lining and Interiors

• Applying thermal and acoustic insulation solutions
• Understanding environments that require specialist materials and fixings
• Enhancing acoustic performance with advanced systems

Applying Finishing Plaster to Plasterboard

• Selecting, mixing, and preparing finishing materials
• Applying finishing plasters to walls and ceilings
• Perfecting internal and external corners for a smooth, professional finish

Training takes place in realistic, fully equipped workshop environments, where you’ll use professional tools and materials for demonstrations, practical sessions, and assessments, preparing you for work in the construction industry.

To achieve this qualification, you’ll be assessed via a multiple choice examination, that covers your knowledge outcomes at the end of each module. You will also be assessed via structured practical tasks designed to demonstrate your competence, linked to the assessment criteria of each module.

Assessments will be externally verified by City & Guilds.

• You will undertake 9 multiple choice examinations that range from 40-80 minutes each, with a maximum of 40 questions in each examination.
• Practical assignments; you will complete x2 practical performance activities for each module. these will be undertaken in simulated conditions and will be observed against the criteria of each module.

The qualification is awarded when all mandatory and additional units have been achieved.

Completion of this qualification can enable you to progress into employment within the construction industry. For those without any Plastering experience or qualifications, you may wish to compliment your skills and progress on to a Plastering Diploma or Apprenticeship.

Whilst formal English qualifications are not required for direct entry on to this programme, you will need to possess proficient English skills that will enable you to fully participate in all aspects of your learning and successfully achieve your qualification.

Your level of English skills will be assessed during the application process and will be determined by any previously obtained qualifications or via an English assessment, where appropriate.

In order to engage in the guided on-line learning components of your programme and to undertake modular assessments, the development of your digital skills will also be at the core of our delivery and embedded throughout your full programme of study.