About
Employer description
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary.
You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them.
Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.
Main description
This is a full plastering course not just skimming.
The apprentice will be learning the following: Mixing techniques, material estimation handling and stick management, defect repair, floating and beading techniques, rendering, base coat application and scratch coats, dry lining, jointing. leveling compounds, screeds and much more.
What you'll do at work
- Estimate quantities and materials
- Mixing materials
- Apply floating coat
- Apply setting coat
- Apply plain fence renders
- Preparing background surfaces
- Measuring and marking out
- Plasterboard
- Bonding and sealing
- Repairs
- Using hand and power tools
- Moulding and casting
- Cornice, skirtings and ceiling centres
- Immediate start is available
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE
Training course
Plasterer (level 2)
Training schedule
Plasterer Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
This Apprenticeship will be split by 80% on the job training and 20% off the job training (learning)
You will work Monday to Friday on site, gaining work based experience
You will then attend practical sessions at college once per month
This will be supported by weekly online theory sessions
You will also be required to log your learning and upload evidence on an online portfolio
More training information
There will be a need to travel to college which is 1 hour and 40 mins by car from work once per month, costs will be covered
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 3) and Maths (grade 3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Hard working
Other requirements
The business location is rural and not on a bus route. there may also be a need to travel to different sites.
Future prospects
Employment at the company is on offer after the Apprenticeship or they will have the ability to be a Self Employed Plasterer
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 31/08/2025
Salary
£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age
Location
This job is located in King's Lynn, Norfolk
More Information and How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
