Course Overview
Develop construction skills in a trade that’s in high demand. Dry lining is a vital part of modern building interiors, from creating walls and ceilings to producing smooth, professional finishes ready for decoration.
You will learn to install and finish internal partitions, metal stud walls, suspended ceilings, and plasterboard systems to industry standards. The programme also develops essential skills in measuring, cutting, fixing, and using jointing materials, alongside a solid understanding of health and safety, construction principles, and on-site communication.
Learning takes place in fully equipped workshops, supported by experienced tutors who have worked across the construction sector. With small group sizes and one-to-one guidance, you’ll gain the practical experience and confidence needed to move straight into employment or progress onto an apprenticeship.
Through a strong focus on practical skills and employability, this programme equips you with the expertise and industry-recognised qualification that employers value, preparing you to shape the interiors of homes, offices, and commercial spaces across the region and beyond.
Entry Requirements:
4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, or Level 1 Subject Qualification
Course Highlights
Course Units
• Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
• Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
• Fixing Sheet Materials
• Forming Straight Partitions, Linings and Enclosures
• Installing Suspended Ceiling Systems
• Finishing Dry Lined Walls and Ceilings (Jointing and Finishing)
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
The programme runs over one academic year, studied full-time for around three to four days per week. Your timetable combines workshop sessions focused on practical skills and on-site simulations with classroom-based learning covering theory, building science, and technical knowledge. You will also complete mini-projects and assessments that integrate practical work with written evidence and evaluations, supported by blended learning resources including online materials, feedback, and self-paced study. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year and includes practical demonstrations, portfolio evidence, and knowledge tests, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your progress and competence.
Progression & Next Steps
Completing this programme gives you the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take your next step into the construction industry. After achieving your Level 2 Diploma, you can progress to a dry lining apprenticeship at Level 2 or Level 3, combining paid on-site experience with continued professional training, or move directly into employment as a dry liner or interior systems installer on residential, commercial, or industrial building projects. You may also choose to undertake specialist training courses in areas such as ceiling installation, partition systems, or plastering to further develop your expertise. With experience and further training, you could advance into roles such as a dry liner or ceiling fixer, interior systems installer, site supervisor or team leader, or even become a self-employed dry lining contractor.