At Target Zero Training we support experienced plasterers who want to achieve their Level 2 NVQ Plastering through a workplace assessment method. This qualification is competence based which means you will be assessed in your real work environment without the need for classroom teaching or written exams. The NVQ recognises your skills, supports your CSCS Skilled Worker application and strengthens your position within the construction sector.
We work with plasterers across the United Kingdom who are already carrying out plastering work on residential, commercial or heritage projects. Our assessors visit you on site, observe you carrying out real plastering tasks and guide you through the evidence process so that your qualification reflects your actual competence. We do not ask candidates to attend classes or to leave the job site in order to gain this qualification.
You can enquire today by calling 01245 379496 or emailing sales@targetzerogroup.co.uk.
What is the Level 2 NVQ Plastering
The Level 2 NVQ Plastering is a competence based qualification for working plasterers who want a nationally recognised endorsement of their skills. It is awarded by an accredited awarding body regulated by Ofqual and is accepted across the United Kingdom. The NVQ confirms that the individual can complete plastering tasks safely, to an industry standard and in a productive manner.
This qualification is not a course. There is no classroom and no written exam. It is an assessment and evidence process that takes place while you continue with your normal job. The NVQ can support your application for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card when combined with the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test.
Who the Level 2 NVQ Plastering is for
This NVQ is suitable for individuals who already work as plasterers. Examples include:
• Plasterers working for construction firms
• Site based plasterers on commercial projects
• Self employed plasterers on domestic work
• Plasterers on refurbishment and renovation contracts
• Plasterers on heritage and restoration projects
• Plasterers working under supervision of main contractors
We can also support individuals who have experience but are between jobs. If this applies to you we will discuss evidence strategies such as witness testimonies and historical work records.
Experience required for enrolment
To enrol you must:
• Be working as a plasterer or have recent experience
• Be able to demonstrate real plastering tasks on live jobs
• Have access to a supervisor or manager for witness testimony
• Be able to communicate during the professional discussion
If you are unsure about eligibility, contact our support team for guidance.
How the NVQ is assessed
At Target Zero Training the Level 2 NVQ Plastering is completed through the On Site Assessment and Training method known as OSAT. We assess your competence through real work activities rather than simulated environments. The assessment journey includes:
• Registration and onboarding
• Initial profiling of your experience
• Production of a personalised assessment plan
• Workplace observations by a qualified assessor
• Collection of workplace evidence
• Witness testimonies from supervisors or managers
• Professional discussion to confirm knowledge
• Internal quality assurance
• Certification by the awarding body
We provide guidance at each stage so that you understand what is required and what evidence is most efficient to collect.
What workplace evidence looks like
Evidence is gathered from your real job. This can include:
• Photographs of work in progress
• Photographs of finished plaster surfaces
• Photographs of tool usage and methods
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Job sheets and job records
• Witness statements from supervisors or managers
• Timesheets and work logs
• Delivery notes for materials
• Induction records and toolbox talks
• Company policies and procedures
• Site drawings or specifications
We do not ask for unnecessary documents. Our assessors guide you on what is required so the process remains efficient.
Workplace observation
The workplace observation is a key part of this NVQ. A qualified assessor will visit you at a suitable job site and observe you carrying out plastering tasks. This observation confirms:
• Safe working practices
• Correct use of materials and tools
• Correct preparation of surfaces
• Correct application and finishing
• Communication with colleagues and supervisors
• Productivity and planning
Observations are arranged to fit around your working schedule and do not require staged work or artificial environments.
Professional discussion
Alongside workplace evidence you will complete a structured professional discussion with your assessor. This is not an exam. It is a guided conversation that confirms your knowledge of:
• Health and safety requirements
• Planning and productive work practices
• Materials and background preparation
• Tools and techniques
• Problem solving and defects
• Standards of quality and finishing
• Communication and workflow
The discussion is recorded and used as supporting evidence within your portfolio.
NVQ pathways and occupational scope
There are two main occupational pathways within the Level 2 NVQ Plastering:
• Solid plastering
• Fibrous plastering
Both pathways are nationally recognised. Each pathway has units that reflect the tasks carried out on site.
Solid plastering units may include:
• Preparing backgrounds for plastering
• Applying base coats and finish coats
• Applying plasterboard linings
• Rendering walls and ceilings
• Patch repair and restoration
• Checking quality and tolerances
Fibrous plastering units may include:
• Working with moulds and casts
• Installing cornices and features
• Restoration and heritage work
• Traditional lime work
• Quality checks and detailing
When you enquire we will establish which pathway applies to your work role.
Duration and completion time
Most experienced plasterers complete this NVQ within:
• Eight to twelve weeks on average
Faster completion is possible for candidates who already have strong evidence or who work frequently on plastering tasks. Duration depends on:
• Frequency of suitable work
• Evidence availability
• Employer cooperation
• Speed of communication
• Access to job sites
We also offer an accelerated route for highly experienced plasterers.
Employer benefits
Employers who sponsor NVQs gain value through:
• Improved workforce competence
• Improved safety compliance
• Better productivity and work planning
• Higher quality finishing standards
• Improved tendering capacity
• Ability to meet client requirements
• Ability to supply to main contractors
• Progression toward blue CSCS status
We support large and small employers with structured NVQ deployment across plastering teams.
Progression routes
Successful completion of this qualification enables progression toward:
• Level 3 NVQ Plastering
• Level 3 NVQ Occupational Work Supervision
• Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management
• Level 7 NVQ Construction Senior Site Management
These are suitable routes for plasterers wishing to progress into supervisory or managerial positions.
CSCS card progression
Upon completion of Level 2 NVQ Plastering you can apply for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card. The card application requires:
• Completion of Level 2 NVQ Plastering
• A valid CITB Health Safety and Environment Test
If you need to complete the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test we provide suitable support. If you need classroom options you can view our CITB Health and Safety Awareness Training here CITB Health and Safety Awareness Training
Recognition and regulation
The Level 2 NVQ Plastering is fully:
• Regulated by Ofqual
• Recognised by industry employers
• Accepted for Blue CSCS Skilled Worker
• Delivered through accredited awarding bodies
• Quality assured through internal and external processes
This qualification is accepted throughout the construction industry.
How to enrol with Target Zero Training
To enrol or to request a quotation you can:
• Call us on 01245 379496 from 08:00 to 22:00
• Email us at sales@targetzerogroup.co.uk
• Submit an enquiry through our website
Our team will:
• Confirm your eligibility
• Confirm the correct pathway
• Explain the assessment process
• Provide pricing and scheduling options
We respond seven days a week.
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